El Medio Fire Dept.

10/02/2022

Just a heads up to District residents. Tax bills went out, in case you didn’t notice, El Medio Fire was NOT on your tax bill. Sometimes you just have to be patient and see the truth for yourself, rather than trust the rumor of ill intentions.

06/27/2022

The El Medio Fire Protection Distric Board members have voted to begin the process of dissolution. What this mean is; we will be winding things down, paying off existing debts, and dissolving the district altogether. What this means for the taxpayer is; once everything is settled, those residents and land owners that paid their last property tax within the district boundaries, will receive the special district assessment portion back, in either the form of credit to your next tax assessment, or a check for the amount paid. Also, there will no longer be a tax assessment on future property taxes. Unfortunately, this also means El Medio will be gone forever. We tried very hard, to explore every possibility of resinstating the department, to serve the residents of the district. Unfortunately, that was not a possibility, with the last tax measure on the ballot being voted down, and the cost of agreements. Those that live within the city limits will receive their emergency services from Oroville station 1, and those that live in the county portion of our district will receive emergency services from station 72 in Palermo. With the decision to dissolve, there are many legal processes and procedures we must complete. Thank you for the patience as we tried everything within our power to serve you. May peace and blessings be with every member of the district.

04/23/2022

This will be the procession route for Chief Rusty’s funeral service tomorrow (Saturday April 23,2022) at 1pm. Service will be held at El Medio Fire Station. Feel free to line the procession route to pay your respects.

04/15/2022

This is an update on what is happening at El Medio Fire Department currently. The El Medio Fire District Board of Directors have voted to move forward with plans to re-open El Medio Fire Department Station 3. Staff and the directors have been working diligently on plans and actions to make this happen as quickly and smoothly as possible. The ultimate goal of El Medio is to get back to a full time operational status. We are trying to work an agreement out for dispatching. Once that takes place, we should be set on a good easy path to open the doors. However, at the present time, that is a huge hurdle to jump. Please know we are doing everything in our power to make it happen. Also, regarding the questions we have heard related to taxes being assessed on your tax bills, that is correct. Those taxes are still coming to El Medio. They are still being used for the sole purpose of the Fire Department with full accountability and oversight. El Medio Fire has been billed for each and every call Butte County Fire/Calfire has responded to within the district boundaries. We ask district members that may have any questions to please attend the board meetings to voice your questions or concerns. Should we not be able to arrange a dispatch agreement by June 15 2022, the Board will not assess properties within the district for the upcoming tax roll, meaning we will not charge taxes on properties within the district boundary.

04/04/2022

It is with great sadness to share the passing of Ret. Chief Rusty Ohlhausen. Rusty served the community for over 40 years. He was well respected by all. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family in their time of need. May you Rest In Peace Chief 3. We will carry the hose from here.

03/24/2022

https://www.newsreview.com/chico/content/the-little-station-that-could/1887461/

When it comes to public service, no agency beats South Oroville’s El Medio Fire District.

03/04/2022

Train up the next generation

02/03/2022

It is with the most heavy heart that I share the passing of my dearest friend, and mentor, Pastor and Fire Captain Stephen Terry. Tonight we lost a great man. A wonderful role model. A hero. Steve, you will always be in my thoughts and in my heart my friend. I’ll carry the hose from here. Rest In Peace and put gods hands on Annie and the family as they navigate through this.

01/29/2022

El Medio Fire Dept. WT3 assisted Feather River Recreation & Park District, along with many volunteers in watering newly planted trees throughout Riverbend Park today. It’s always a pleasure serving our community.

12/24/2021

2021 Oroville Rescue Mission Annual Christmas dinner giveaway.