Roseburg Fire Department

11/01/2026

⏰Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms! ⏰

As you set your clocks back this weekend for the end of Daylight Savings time, the Roseburg Fire Department wants to remind you to test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Take the time to:

✅ Test each alarm by pressing the test button.
🏠 Check expiration dates. Your smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
🚨 Have a working smoke alarm on every level of your home, outside each sleeping area and in every bedroom.

The Roseburg Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the importance of working smoke alarms and ensuring you have the appropriate number of smoke alarms installed in the home. It only takes a minute to make sure your family is protected.

Don’t forget, when you change your clocks, check your alarms.

Image courtesy of the Department of the Oregon State Fire Marshal

11/01/2026

Battalion Chief Fairbairn, Lieutenant Wright, Firefighter Travis, and Firefighter Hagen saw an abundance of trick or treaters tonight at the annual Neewolah Parade in downtown Roseburg. We always love seeing the variety of costumes and spending time with the community. Stay safe tonight. Happy Halloween 🎃

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!!

Put those spooky costumes on and join Roseburg firefighters at the 2026 Neewollah Parade in downtown Roseburg.

The parade starts today at 4:45 p.m. The parade kicks off at the intersection of SE Douglas Avenue and Jackson Street, winding through downtown with plenty of spooky fun for everyone!

Keep an eye out for our firefighters and their engine, parked near the Elks Lodge at the end of Jackson Street. They will be handing out candy to all the kiddos, so make sure to stop by and say hello.

Bring your costumes, bring your candy buckets, and get ready for a trick-or-treating good time with the community and your local firefighters. We look forward to seeing you tonight.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!!

The Roseburg Fire Department wants to wish everyone a safe, fun, and spooky Halloween. As you head out for trick-or-treating or fall festivities, please keep these quick safety tips in mind:

👻 Be visible: Carry a flashlight or glow sticks and add reflective tape to costumes.
🎭 Costume safety: Make sure masks don’t block vision and costumes aren’t too long to trip over.
🏠 Candle caution: Use battery-operated candles instead of open flames in pumpkins or decorations.
🚗 Drive carefully: Watch for excited trick-or-treaters crossing the street.

10/31/2026

From glowing decorations to gear that lights the way on Halloween night, lithium-ion batteries power a lot this time of year.

Keep your celebrations safe:

✅ Buy only listed products — look for a mark from a nationally recognized testing lab such as UL, ETL, or CSA.

⚡ Charge safely — use the original cords, follow manufacturer instructions, and charge on a hard surface.

A safe Halloween is the best kind of Halloween. Learn more at fpw.org.


Information and image reproduced with permission from NFPA

10/30/2026

The Roseburg Fire Department is delighted to once again be invited to participate in the 43rd Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 6 p.m. The Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on the front lawn of the Douglas County Courthouse, located at 1036 SE Douglas Avenue.

According to a release by Douglas County Government, this year’s celebration will honor “America’s 250th Anniversary” of independence and freedom, bringing together patriotic fanfare, cherished holiday traditions, and the community spirit that makes this annual event so special.

The event will feature hot cocoa, coffee, cookies, a visit from Santa, ornament placement on the Christmas tree, the reading of “Christmas in America”, holiday music, and lighting of the Christmas tree. The entire event is a family-oriented program with something for all.

We hope you and your entire family will join us for this wonderful holiday tradition.

10/29/2026

We would like to thank the wonderful staff and residents of Callahan Village Retirement and Assisted Living. They brightened our day yesterday. Some of the residents and staff came by to say hello and gifted us with a delicious apple pie. We are grateful for their kindness. Thank you again!

10/29/2026

🎃🚒 Join Roseburg Firefighters at the 2026 Neewollah Parade 🚒🎃

The Roseburg Fire Department is excited to be part of this year’s Neewollah Parade in Downtown Roseburg on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 4:45 p.m.

The parade kicks off at the intersection of SE Douglas Avenue and Jackson Street, winding through downtown with plenty of spooky fun for everyone!

Keep an eye out for our firefighters and their engine, parked near the Elks Lodge at the end of Jackson Street. They will be handing out candy to all the kiddos, so make sure to stop by and say hello.

Bring your costumes, bring your candy buckets, and get ready for a trick-or-treating good time with the community and your local firefighters. We look forward to seeing you there.

10/28/2026

National First Responders Day!!

The Roseburg Fire Department would like to honor and thank all first responders not only today but every day. Whether you are one of our amazing firefighters/first responders here at the Roseburg Fire Department, or a first responder in the county, state, or across the nation, we appreciate you.

National First Responder Day is a day observed to honor both career and volunteer firefighters (structural and wildland), EMT’s, paramedics, police officers, and 911 dispatchers.

Thank you to the selfless first responders who answer the call for help, respond to emergencies while making critical decisions under some of the worst and most challenging circumstances, and for continuing to protect our communities every day.

Their service is admirable, their dedication is unwavering, and their courage is to be commended. Join us in thanking our firefighters / first responders here at Roseburg Fire, those here in our communities, and those responders across the nation.

Happy National First Responders Day!!

10/24/2026

Fall is here and it is beautiful. 🍁

Whether you are hitting the road for an adventure, enjoying a pumpkin patch, or visiting the mountains, make sure you are prepared.

Oregon Emergency Management has included some great information in the link below on keeping an emergency kit in your vehicle trunk.

Make sure you and your family are prepared before hitting the road and enjoying the crisp air and gorgeous fall leaves.

🍂🚗 This & a fully stocked emergency kit in the trunk! 🎃🍁

Fall in Oregon means colorful leaves, scenic drives, pumpkin patches and plenty of opportunities for adventure! But before you hit the road, make sure you're prepared for the unexpected.

As the seasons change, so do road conditions. A little preparation can go a long way!

🚗 Pack a vehicle emergency kit with:
🔦 Flashlight and extra batteries
🧥 Warm blankets and extra clothing
💧 Water and nonperishable snacks
🩹 First aid supplies
🔋 Phone charger or power bank
🚨 Jumper cables and roadside emergency supplies

🍁 Whether you're heading to the pumpkin patch, exploring Oregon's fall colors or traveling over the mountains, make sure your emergency kit comes along for the ride.

Enjoy the views. Make the memories. Stay prepared. 🧡