The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs’ Association (COFCA) works with local, state, and federal partners to determine when to collectively open debris burning in the fall. The twelve local fire agencies in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties met and agreed to collectively open debris burning on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 12:00 a.m.
Even with the joint decision to allow burning, each local fire protection agency has discretion to open or close it on a daily basis. Before burning, residents should check online or call their specific fire department to get current information, understand the regulations, and obtain the necessary permits if required. If burning across multiple days, residents should check online or call each morning before burning.
All Central Oregon fire departments and rural fire districts will continue to monitor weather and fuel moisture conditions in their district and because of localized variability may make modifications on a day-to-day basis.
Local burn information hyperlinks and phone numbers:
Alfalfa Fire District – 541-382-2333
Bend/Deschutes Rural District #2 – 541-322-6335
Black Butte Ranch – 541-595-2288
Cloverdale – 541-389-2345
Crook County Fire & Rescue – 541-447-BURN (2876)
Crooked River Ranch RFPD – 541-923-4633
Jefferson County Fire & EMS – 541-475-1789
La Pine Fire Department – 541-536-9056
Lake Chinook Fire – 541-410-5077
Redmond Fire & Rescue – 541-504-5035
Sisters-Camp Sherman – 541-549-2333
Warm Springs Fire & Safety – 541-553-1146
Partner Organizations:
541-383-5300 – Deschutes National Forest
541-416-6500 – Ochoco National Forest/Crooked River Grasslands
541-416-6700 – Bureau of Land Management
541-447-5658 – Oregon Department of Forestry
541-549-2731 – Oregon Department of Forestry (Sisters Sub-Unit)
