Emergency calls in Salem and nearby areas are managed by the Willamette Valley Communications Center. This center coordinates responses for police, fire and medical emergencies in the region. 

View a list of agencies and areas supported by the 911 services of the Willamette Valley Communications Center.

The Willamette Valley Communications Center tracks and reports information about the number and types of calls they receive. This data helps the center improve its services and understand the needs of the community.

View statistical information about call activity for the Willamette Valley Communications Center.

If you need information about burning rules in your area, such as when and where it is safe to burn yard debris, you can find links and phone numbers for local fire districts.

Find links and phone numbers for regional fire districts’ burning information.

You can request recordings of 911 calls and other related records from the Willamette Valley Communications Center. These recordings may be needed for legal, insurance or personal reasons.

Learn how to request 911 recordings from the Willamette Valley Communications Center.

If you are unable to make a voice call to 911, you can send a text message instead. This option is available for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, unable to speak or in a situation where it is unsafe to talk.

Text 911 when you cannot make a voice call to 911.