Klamath County Fire District 1 Announces 2026 Open Burning Window And Guidelines. (Photo)
- 03/26/26
Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) is announcing the guidelines for the 2026 open burning season during March 28th to April 12th, 2026 and urging residents to use extreme caution when conducting debris burns.
Following a mild winter and rising fire danger conditions, Fire Chief Brent Knutson is reminding residents to use extra caution when burning. Escaped debris burns are already being reported across the county and throughout the state, underscoring the need for vigilance and careful monitoring of all fires.
KCFD1 asks all residents to follow these requirements when conducting open burning:
- Wind must be 10 mph or less. For current wind speed, call (541) 883-8127.
- Open burning: Burn piles should be no larger than 4' x 4' x 4'. No more than two active piles per property.
- Clearance: There must be at least a 5’ clearance beyond the burn pile base, and the base must be at least 25’ from combustibles, fences, or buildings.
- Only residential yard waste, such as tree limbs, brush, and leaves may be burned.
- No trash, plastic, rubber, tar, petroleum products, treated or painted wood, or similar materials may be burned.
- All open burning requires a water source to control or extinguish the fire, and hand tools such as shovels or rakes must be on hand.
- An adult must monitor the open burn at all times.
- The person conducting the burn is responsible for any damage, suppression costs, traffic problems, and hazards caused by smoke.
- These regulations apply to all areas within Klamath County Fire District 1 boundaries, not just the Air Quality Zone.
Residents are strongly encouraged to monitor their fires closely and ensure they are fully extinguished before leaving the area. Even small debris burns can quickly escape control under current dry conditions.
Failure to comply with open burning regulations may result in fines or liability for suppression costs if a fire escapes.
KCFD1 would like to offer an alternative to burning by utilizing the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Team and Equipment to remove combustible yard debris to create a defensible space. Visit the KCFD1 website listed below for more details.
For more information, visit www.kcfd1.com or Klamath County Air Quality. KCFD1 asks everyone to burn safe and responsibly this burn season.
Klamath County Fire District 1 Announces 2026 Open Burning Window And Guidelines. (Photo)
- 03/26/26
Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) is announcing the guidelines for the 2026 open burning season during March 28th to April 12th, 2026 and urging residents to use extreme caution when conducting debris burns.
Following a mild winter and rising fire danger conditions, Fire Chief Brent Knutson is reminding residents to use extra caution when burning. Escaped debris burns are already being reported across the county and throughout the state, underscoring the need for vigilance and careful monitoring of all fires.
KCFD1 asks all residents to follow these requirements when conducting open burning:
- Wind must be 10 mph or less. For current wind speed, call (541) 883-8127.
- Open burning: Burn piles should be no larger than 4' x 4' x 4'. No more than two active piles per property.
- Clearance: There must be at least a 5’ clearance beyond the burn pile base, and the base must be at least 25’ from combustibles, fences, or buildings.
- Only residential yard waste, such as tree limbs, brush, and leaves may be burned.
- No trash, plastic, rubber, tar, petroleum products, treated or painted wood, or similar materials may be burned.
- All open burning requires a water source to control or extinguish the fire, and hand tools such as shovels or rakes must be on hand.
- An adult must monitor the open burn at all times.
- The person conducting the burn is responsible for any damage, suppression costs, traffic problems, and hazards caused by smoke.
- These regulations apply to all areas within Klamath County Fire District 1 boundaries, not just the Air Quality Zone.
Residents are strongly encouraged to monitor their fires closely and ensure they are fully extinguished before leaving the area. Even small debris burns can quickly escape control under current dry conditions.
Failure to comply with open burning regulations may result in fines or liability for suppression costs if a fire escapes.
KCFD1 would like to offer an alternative to burning by utilizing the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Team and Equipment to remove combustible yard debris to create a defensible space. Visit the KCFD1 website listed below for more details.
For more information, visit www.kcfd1.com or Klamath County Air Quality. KCFD1 asks everyone to burn safe and responsibly this burn season.
Klamath County Fire District 1 Crews Deliver Two Babies In The Field In Two Weeks
- 03/16/26
Klamath County Fire District 1 crews recently welcomed two new members to the community after successfully assisting with two field deliveries within a two-week span, demonstrating the professionalism, preparedness, and teamwork of district personnel. In both incidents, firefighters and paramedics assisted with deliveries prior to arrival at the hospital and then safely transported the mothers and newborns to Sky Lakes Medical Center for further evaluation and care.
Both incidents occurred before the patients could reach the hospital, requiring crews to quickly assess the situation and safely assist with the births. In each case, crews provided calm, skilled care to both mother and baby during delivery and throughout transport.
Field deliveries are relatively uncommon but represent a unique and rewarding part of emergency medical services. KCFD1 personnel train extensively for these types of calls to ensure both mother and baby receive safe, effective care when a birth cannot wait for arrival at the hospital.
“These calls highlight the versatility of our crews,” said Gary Denney, Division Chief of Training. “Our members respond to everything from fires and rescues to complex medical emergencies. Successfully managing two field deliveries in such a short period is a great example of the training, teamwork, and professionalism our crews bring to every call.”
Klamath County Fire District 1 responds to nearly 10,000 emergency incidents annually, providing fire suppression, rescue services, and advanced life support EMS throughout the district.
Klamath County Fire District 1 congratulates the families on the arrival of their new babies and wishes them the very best.
Klamath County Fire District 1 Crews Deliver Two Babies In The Field In Two Weeks
- 03/16/26
Klamath County Fire District 1 crews recently welcomed two new members to the community after successfully assisting with two field deliveries within a two-week span, demonstrating the professionalism, preparedness, and teamwork of district personnel. In both incidents, firefighters and paramedics assisted with deliveries prior to arrival at the hospital and then safely transported the mothers and newborns to Sky Lakes Medical Center for further evaluation and care.
Both incidents occurred before the patients could reach the hospital, requiring crews to quickly assess the situation and safely assist with the births. In each case, crews provided calm, skilled care to both mother and baby during delivery and throughout transport.
Field deliveries are relatively uncommon but represent a unique and rewarding part of emergency medical services. KCFD1 personnel train extensively for these types of calls to ensure both mother and baby receive safe, effective care when a birth cannot wait for arrival at the hospital.
“These calls highlight the versatility of our crews,” said Gary Denney, Division Chief of Training. “Our members respond to everything from fires and rescues to complex medical emergencies. Successfully managing two field deliveries in such a short period is a great example of the training, teamwork, and professionalism our crews bring to every call.”
Klamath County Fire District 1 responds to nearly 10,000 emergency incidents annually, providing fire suppression, rescue services, and advanced life support EMS throughout the district.
Klamath County Fire District 1 congratulates the families on the arrival of their new babies and wishes them the very best.