City Of Grants Pass Announces Fall Open Burn Window As Fire Season Ends - 10/13/25

CITY of GRANTS PASS, Ore. (October 13, 2025) Fire season in the City of Grants Pass will officially end tomorrow, Tuesday, October 14th, at 12:01 a.m., eliminating all public regulated use restrictions within the city. This fire season, Grants Pass Fire responded to 48 reports of grass fires in the City, as well as three Oregon State Fire Marshal calls for conflagration fires across the state, totaling 9 days. All of the fires within the City were kept to less than 1/10 acre.

The Fall 2025 Open Burn Window will be from Saturday, October 25th, through Sunday, November 2nd. Starting Wednesday, October 22nd, residents of the City of Grants Pass will be able to apply for their burn permits online or in person.

This year, we offer our burn permits through Grants Pass Fire Community Connect (https://sizeup.firstduesizeup.com/cc/grants/auth/signin). Just sign up and receive your permit online. We will be offering our permits in person at 800 E Park St. starting Wednesday, October 22nd. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. For questions, please call our Fire Prevention Division at 541-450-6200.

Burning is only allowed if the DEQ ventilation index for the airshed is **400 or greater**. It is the responsibility of each person to check the airshed before burning; the most up-to-date airshed information is available by calling the Burn Line at **541-476-9663 (541-476-WOOD) option 3 after 7:00 am**.

Grants Pass Fire Welcomes New Pierce Impel Fire Engine On Friday, October 10th, At 10:00 AM (Photo) - 10/09/25

Grants Pass Fire is proud to announce the addition of a new Pierce Impel fire engine to its fleet. The new apparatus will officially be placed in service on Friday, October 10^th, at 10:00 AM at the Parkway Fire Station (800 E. Park St.) and will serve the community from the Parkway Fire Station. The public is invited to join us in a traditional “Push In” ceremony.

The Pierce Impel is a state-of-the-art fire engine designed to enhance operational capability, firefighter safety, and service reliability. It features a 750-gallon water tank, 1500 gallon-per-minute pump, and advanced firefighting technology to improve response effectiveness in both urban and rural settings. The cab and body are engineered for firefighter safety, comfort, and efficiency, providing enhanced visibility, ergonomic controls, and modern communications equipment.

“This new engine represents our continued commitment to providing the highest level of service to our community,” said Fire Chief Sanchez. “It not only improves our emergency response capability but also ensures our firefighters have the safest and most reliable equipment available.”

The purchase of the new Pierce Impel was made possible through our current City Council approved budget. The department extends its gratitude to the Grants Pass City Council for their ongoing support and investment in public safety.

The new fire engine replaces a 2009 Pierce, which has served the department faithfully as the first out for 16 years and now will serve in a reserve capacity. The updated technology and modern design of the Impel will allow firefighters to respond more effectively to fires, medical calls, and other emergencies.

A public dedication ceremony will be held on Friday, October 10^th, at 10:00 AM at the Parkway Fire Station (800 E. Park St.). Community members are invited to attend, meet the firefighters, and get an up-close look at the new engine.

About Grants Pass Fire:

Grants Pass Fire provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, and public education to the residents of Grants Pass. Our mission is to protect lives, property, and the environment through professionalism, dedication, and community partnership.

Fire Danger Level Decreases To MODERATE In The City Of Grants Pass Effective 9:01 A.m. Today (Photo) - 09/30/25

CITY of GRANTS PASS, Ore. (September 30th) The fire danger level within the City of Grants Pass will decrease to “MODERATE” (blue) today, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

Cooler weather and light rainfall, along with expected rainfall this week, have improved conditions, allowing the Fire Marshal for the City of Grants Pass to lower the fire danger level to moderate (blue). While conditions have improved, it is important to remember we must remain vigilant in our efforts to prevent fire.

The primary change to fire prevention regulations now in effect is to move the shutdown time for power-driven machinery to 1:00 p.m. Outdoor burning and wood-fueled firepits remain prohibited. Changes are as detailed below:

•             Smoking in areas of flammable vegetation is prohibited.

•             Open wood-fueled fires are prohibited, including campfires, cooking fires, and warming fires, except at locations designated by the Fire Marshal. Wood smokers, charcoal barbecues as well as propane, and natural gas-fueled ornamental fires are allowed.

•             Power saws must be shut down between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Each power saw is required to have one shovel and one fire extinguisher of at least 8-ounce capacity. A fire watch of at least one hour is required following the use of the saw.

•             Cutting, grinding, and welding of metal in areas of flammable vegetation is not allowed between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

•             The mowing of dried, cured grass will not be allowed between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

•             Motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, are only allowed on improved roads free of flammable vegetation, except for the culture and harvest of agricultural crops.

•             Any other spark-emitting internal combustion engine in areas of flammable vegetation not specifically mentioned will not be allowed between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. During other hours, this equipment must be used in a cleared area and a charged garden hose or one 2 ½ pound or larger fire extinguisher is immediately available.

The City Fire Marshal or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements.

For more information about the City of Grants Pass Fire Season regulations, please call the Fire Prevention Division at 541-450-6200