Welcome to
Sheridan Fire District
Today we serve and protect a population of over 10,000 people, not including the thousands of people a day who travel through our district. Sheridan Fire District now covers 145 square miles made up of forest land, farmland, and the communities of Sheridan, Buell, and Ballston.
Burn Season: Opened 10/1 in Yamhill County and will open 10/15 in Polk County
For more information, call the Yamhill County Burnline: 503-472-3344.
Dear Community Members,
Welcome to your Sheridan Fire District’s website. As the Fire Chief, I am honored to serve this community and lead a team of dedicated professionals, both career and volunteer. Your active participation and support are crucial to our mission of ensuring your safety and well-being.
Our mission is to provide the highest level of fire protection/prevention and emergency medical services to our residents and visitors. We strive to achieve this through continuous training, community engagement, and a relentless commitment to excellence.
On this website, you will find valuable information about our services, safety tips, and ways you can get involved. Whether you seek fire prevention advice, details about our fire med program, or updates on our latest community initiatives, we hope you find this website’s resources helpful and informative.
Thank you for your continued support and trust in our fire district. Together, we can ensure a safer and stronger community.
Stay safe,
Les Thomas – Fire Chief, Sheridan Fire District
Services
About Us
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Sheridan Fire District is to provide a safe, professional, and courteous team that strives to exceed the community’s expectations. This mission requires our members to be part of a capable, respectful, all-hazard Fire/E.M.S. district that focuses on “Just doing the right thing” for those we serve.
The H.E.R. Principle
Honesty
Committed to creating and maintaining an open and truthful environment that is fair and consistent.
Excellence
Striving to develop to ensure our contributions make our fire and rescue service the best.
Respect
Supporting, involving, and listening to others, showing dignity, consideration, and empathy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FireMed?
FireMed is a membership program available to all residents of Sheridan Fire District. If a member or a qualified household member has a medical emergency and is transported by ambulance, insurance is billed and the remainder is written off. There are no deductibles and no co-pays.
How do I get an Address Sign?
We have applications available online.
Who is the Fire Chief in Sheridan Oregon?
Les Thomas is our fire chief.