Fire Stations for the Row River Area

The Row River area is a place of remarkable natural richness. Forested hillsides, rivers and wetlands support elk, deer, birds, fish, and countless other species. The valley is also home to the Row River Trail, one of the top bike and pedestrian destinations in Lane County, drawing residents and visitors year-round. At the upper end of the valley, the community serves as a doorway into the Umpqua National Forest, connecting people directly to vast forestlands, recreation, and critical watershed areas.

At the same time, the Row River area is rural, high wildfire risk, and served by limited emergency infrastructure. Many residents rely on a single primary access route, and emergency response times can be long due to distance and terrain. As wildfire seasons grow longer and more severe, the absence of nearby fire stations puts homes, visitors, forests, and water resources at increasing risk.

To address this need, the community came together to form the Row River Rural Fire Protection District and begin planning for two strategically located fire stations. The Dorena Main Fire Station will serve as the central hub for emergency response, coordination, and training, while the Disston Fire Station will provide critical coverage for the upper valley and forested areas where wildfire risk is especially high.Together, these stations will improve response times, protect lives and property, and help safeguard the watershed and surrounding forests that define this region.

These fire stations are essential not only for protecting lives and homes, but also for safeguarding the surrounding environment. The Row River watershed supplies drinking water, supports wildlife habitat, and connects directly to surrounding state and national forest lands. Local fire protection helps reduce the risk of catastrophic fires that can damage water quality, forests, and the long-term health of the region.

We are actively raising funds to support planning, preconstruction, and construction of both fire stations. This effort relies on a combination of public funding, grants, and community support. By investing in local fire stations, we are protecting not only our neighbors and homes, but also the wildlife, trails, forests, and water resources that make the Row River Valley a special place to live and visit.

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