About Klamath County Fire District 1
Who We Are
Klamath County Fire District 1 (KCFD1) is an all-hazards fire and emergency services agency serving South-Central Oregon. We are committed to protecting life, property, and the environment through professional, timely, and compassionate service.
What We Do
KCFD1 provides a full range of emergency services, including:
- Structural and wildland fire protection
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical response
- Ambulance transport and inter-facility transfers
- Hazardous materials response
- Technical rescue services
Our team responds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ready to meet the needs of our community and those traveling through it.
Our People
Our strength is our people. KCFD1 is staffed by highly trained professionals dedicated to service and continuous improvement.
- 69 Operational Personnel
- 3 Battalion Chiefs
- 12 Captains
- 39 Firefighters
- 15 EMS personnel
Our crews work a 48/96 shift schedule and operate out of four stations staffed around the clock.
Supporting operations is a leadership and administrative team that includes a Fire Chief, two Deputy Chiefs, Division Chiefs for Fire Marshal and Training, a Deputy Fire Marshal/Community Risk Reduction Coordinator, and seven civilian support staff.
Our Culture
At KCFD1, we take pride in delivering exceptional service but what truly sets us apart is our culture. We have built a strong team environment where professionalism, accountability, and support for one another are the standard. It’s a place where people come not just to work, but to be part of something bigger.
Our History
Fire protection in the Klamath Falls area dates back to 1903, when two rival hose companies merged to better serve the community. The City of Klamath Falls Fire Department was officially established in 1905.
As the area grew, so did the need for fire protection beyond city limits. The Suburban Volunteer Department was formed in 1946 and became a rural fire protection district in 1947, eventually expanding to serve the surrounding areas.
In 1992, the City of Klamath Falls Fire Department and Klamath County Fire District 1 entered into an agreement to merge. Voters approved this merger in November 1994, forming the organization we know today.
Over the years, KCFD1 has continued to grow with the community, including the addition of new fire stations and expanded services.
EMS Leadership
In 1998, KCFD1 became the ambulance service provider for the District and surrounding areas after acquiring the service from Merle West Medical Center (now Sky Lakes Medical Center).
Today, emergency medical services are a cornerstone of what we do. Our personnel deliver high-quality, advanced care every day, and we are committed to continually strengthening this critical service for our community.
Looking Forward
KCFD1 remains focused on the future, investing in our people, improving our service delivery, and adapting to the evolving needs of our community. We are proud of our history and even more excited about where we are going.
2021 - 2025 Incident Response
2021 - 2025 Response details
Mission
We at Klamath County Fire District 1, are devoted to safeguarding the lives and property of our community, visitors and neighbors by providing professional emergency services, with compassion, courtesy, integrity and fiscal responsibility.
Vision
Deliver the best fire and emergency medical service possible with the funding provided, while creating and supporting a work environment that attracts and maintains excellence.
Our Values
Customer Service – We are committed to providing the community with the highest level of professional and courteous customer service. We demonstrate absolute respect for each other and members of the public. We maintain a level of operational readiness to assure a decisive and effective response to emergencies for maximum life safety and protection of the environment through incident stabilization.
Integrity – We are honest and fair in our dealings with our customers and each other. We are honorable and respectful to our profession. We expect each other to promote trustworthiness, openness, and sincerity.
Teamwork – We promote teamwork through respect and courtesy, while upholding professional standards. We are accountable to each other and to the customers we serve.
Sense of Family - We are committed to promoting respect for one another, working together, and being caring, compassionate, and loyal to our families both at home and within the organization.
Fiscal Responsibility – We take very seriously the stewardship of public funds. Therefore, we practice ethical and fiscally prudent spending in order to maintain operational readiness that fosters public trust.
About the Area
Klamath Falls is the transportation and service center of the Klamath Basin. The Basin is one of the most biologically and geologically diverse areas on earth. We are located on the high, dry, eastern side of the beautiful Cascade Mountain range in southeastern Oregon. Klamath County is the home to Crater Lake National Park and is known for the abundance of woodlands, wetlands, and wildlife.
The county has six wildlife refuges, sits on the Pacific Flyway providing a rest stop for millions of migrating birds, and is the home to the largest winter population of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states. Klamath Falls is centrally located and served by Highways 39, 97, and 140. We are 90 minutes east of Medford, 2.5 hours south of Bend, 3 hours southeast of Eugene and 5 hours southeast of Portland and 5 hours north of Reno. Klamath Falls receives transportation services from both Amtrak and Horizon Airlines. Scenic Moore Park is located on the southern shore of Upper Klamath Lake, the largest body of fresh water in the Northwest. Klamath County abounds with golfing, camping, biking, hiking, fishing, and hunting opportunities.
Klamath County Fire District 1
143 North Broad Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601, United States
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