The Lookingglass Rural Fire District (LRFD) is proud to announce the official purchase of our first-ever cardiac monitor, a major advancement in the level of emergency medical care we can provide to…

Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 7173 Lookingglass Road, Roseburg, OR

The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) has officially declared the end of the 2025 fire season for all lands under their protection and management, effective Friday, October 10th, 2025, at 9…

The Lookingglass Rural Fire District would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Power House Electric for donating their time, skill, and expertise to help us get our new air compressor connected…

October 6, 2025 – Lookingglass, Oregon

Effective 2:01 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) has reduced Public Use Restriction Levels (PURs) to LOW across all private, county, state, and…

Lookingglass Rural Fire District responded to 18 calls in February. Unfortunately, we were unable to respond to one call due to already being dedicated to another emergency. The missed call was a…

Lookingglass Rural Fire District shares the following information from the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA):

It is with profound sadness that Lookingglass Rural Fire District announces the passing of Chief Michael Merlino — a beloved mentor and true pillar of Douglas County’s emergency services community.

Lookingglass Rural Fire District (LRFD) would like to address a situation that sometimes causes confusion within the community during periods of increased fire danger.

The National Weather Service is forecasting extreme heat for the Lookingglass area over the next several days:

Lookingglass Rural Fire District (LRFD) is honored to acknowledge the generous donation from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue of Class B blouses and dual‑compliant station pants.

Lookingglass Rural Fire District (LRFD) is proud to share the exciting news that our investment in training is paying off, as more of our volunteers become nationally certified Emergency Medical…

June 24, 2025 – Lookingglass, Oregon

Lookingglass Rural Fire District is proud to announce that two of our members have successfully completed a three-day training course in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM): Assisting…

On the evening of Thursday, June 12th, community members may have heard or seen the REACH Air Medical Services helicopter land at the Lookingglass Rural Fire District station. This was a planned part…

Lookingglass Rural Fire District (LRFD) upholds rigorous training standards for all volunteer members. Our commitment to public safety means we align with the highest national and state guidelines…

The Lookingglass Rural Fire District (LRFD) will be conducting a live fire training exercise on Saturday, May 31, 2025, beginning at 0800 hours and continuing until completion.

This funding comes from Senate Bill 762, a statewide initiative to enhance Oregon’s wildfire preparedness and response. It provides critical support to volunteer-based fire departments like ours by…

We are proud to announce that volunteers from Glide Rural Fire Protection District, Tenmile Rural Fire District, and Lookingglass Rural Fire District have successfully completed the NFPA Rope Rescue…

The Lookingglass Rural Fire District is excited to announce the successful completion of a Common Passenger Vehicle Extrication class, attended by volunteers from both Lookingglass Rural Fire District…

Did you know that simply closing your bedroom door before going to sleep can significantly increase your chances of surviving a house fire? Fires spread fast, but a closed door can make a life-saving…

The Lookingglass Rural Fire District (LRFD) is actively seeking motivated, community-minded individuals to join our team of volunteers. Volunteers are the backbone of our department, playing crucial…

Lookingglass Rural Fire District Awarded Grants for Life-Saving Equipment

Lookingglass Rural Fire District recently received a donation of canned emergency drinking water from leading brewer Anheuser-Busch to help keep its responders hydrated as they battle wildfires this…

Lookingglass Rural Fire District is proud to announce that we have received a tactical tender through the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Engine Program. This vital equipment, provided through Senate Bill…