Fire Stations Serving the SSRFPD

The closest fire stations that respond to emergencies in the SSRFPD are:

• West Salem
  
  • Station 5: Glen Creek and Parkway
  • Station 11: Orchard Heights Road near Onyx Street
• South Salem
  
  • Station 4: Commercial Street and Alice Street
  • Station 7: Liberty Road South near Boone Road
  • Station 9: Battle Creek and Boone Road

Governance

The SSRFPD is governed by a five-member board of directors, elected by the public to serve four-year terms.

Board Meetings

The board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Fire Training Division, 2742 25th St. SE, Salem, Oregon, 97302.

History of the SSRFPD

The SSRFPD was established in January 1973 when the Marion-Polk Boundary Commission merged four smaller fire districts:

• Wallace Road
• Eola Hills
• South Canyon Hills
• Rosedale-Sunnyside

All four districts had identical contracts with the City of Salem for fire protection services.

Open Burning Regulations in the SSRFPD

Residential Backyard Burning

• Permitted between March 1 through June 15 and Oct.1 through Dec.15
• Limited to yard debris only

Agricultural Burning

• Allowed for commercial agricultural operations only
• No written permit is required

Recreational and Ceremonial Fires

• Permitted year-round
• Only clean-burning wood products are allowed
• Burning yard debris is not permitted

Certain exceptions apply within Marion County inside the urban growth boundary. Visit the Marion County Environmental Services website for more information.