Fire Prevention Division

The Grants Pass Fire Rescue Department  is committed to the development and perpetuation of community fire prevention programs.

Fire Prevention Team in front of old red fire truck with Office Assistant in drivers seat

Staff

Fire Prevention is under the direct supervision of Fire Marshal Joe Hyatt. Tim Stacy and Michael Meyer are the Fire Inspectors for the City of Grants Pass. Kelly Busch is the Prevention Program Office Assistant.

Fire Prevention Duties

The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for:

  • conducting fire and life safety compliance inspections in businesses
  • performing origin and cause fire investigations
  • providing public education encompassing all aspects of fire and life safety issues
  • issuing fire code permits and conducting related inspections
  • reviewing land development projects for access and water supply requirements
  • conducting plan reviews and inspections for fire protection systems in both new and existing buildings

The Fire Prevention Division works under the authority of the State Fire Marshal.

Programs & Activities

In addition, the Fire Prevention Division provides these programs and classes:

  • Address Signs
  • Distribute Bicycle Helmets
  • E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drill in the Home)
  • Fire Code Enforcement
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Fire Inspections
  • Fire Investigations
  • Fire Safety in the Workplace
  • Firewise Communities
  • Smoke Alarm Program
  • Smokey Bear Education at Schools
  • Sparky
  • Station Tours
  • Wildfire Fuels Mitigation
  • Wildfire Preparedness

Fire Safety at Home

Many outside fires in Oregon are caused by improper debris burning or sparks from power equipment use.

Read the Yard Debris Removal & Equipment Use - Fire Safety brochure for tips on how to safely dispose of your yard debris.

Recreational Fires

Recreational fires (for cooking or recreational purposes only) are allowed in the City of Grants Pass provided the rules and regulations on the linked pamphlet are followed.

Recreational Fire Guidelines

Burn Permits

Burn permits are necessary for residents living within the city limits, and are available during the Open Burn Windows.

Fire Performance Events

When planning an event involving fire performance, permits are required for both venue and performer.

Permits and Forms

Policies and Guides

Go to the Planning A Special Event in Grants Pass page to review all the requirements for Special Event planning.

Fire Prevention Codes and Guidelines

Fire Season begins June 1, 2023

  1. Fire Season is Over sign

Contact Us

  1. GP Fire logo badgeGrants Pass Fire Rescue

    Fire Non-Emergency 
    (M - F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
    Ph: 541-450-6200
    Fx: 541-476-1929

    Non-Emergency After Hours
    Ph: 541-450-6260

    Emergency: 911

    Physical and Mailing Address

    800 East Park St
    Grants Pass, OR 97527
    Staff Directory

  2. Josephine County Burn Line

    541-476-9663 ext. 3
    (476-WOOD)

  3. Ride-Along Program

    Policy on Ride-Alongs (PDF)

    Grants Pass Fire Rescue Ride Along Request form(PDF)

Fire Safety at Home

  1. Many outside fires in Oregon are caused by improper debris burning or sparks from power equipment use. 

    Read the Yard Debris Removal & Equipment Use - Fire Safety brochure for tips on how to safely dispose of your yard debris.

  2. Recreational Fires

    Recreational fires (for cooking or recreational purposes only) are allowed in the City of Grants Pass provided the rules and regulations on the linked pamphlet are followed.

    Recreational Fire Guidelines