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Fire Prevention Division
The Grants Pass Fire Rescue Department is committed to the development and perpetuation of community fire prevention programs.
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
- Conditional Use Permit Fire Art Performer (Fillable PDF)
- Permit Application for Fire Performance Art Venue (Fillable PDF)
Policies and Guides
- Fire Performance Art Permit - GPDPS Policies (PDF)
- GPDPS Fire Code Application Guide for Commercial Development (PDF)
- Event Permit Guide (PDF)
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
Contact Us
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Grants Pass Fire Rescue
Fire Non-Emergency
(M - F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Ph: 541-450-6200
Fx: 541-476-1929Non-Emergency After Hours
Ph: 541-450-6260Emergency: 911
Physical and Mailing Address
800 East Park St
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Staff Directory -
Josephine County Burn Line
541-476-9663 ext. 3
(476-WOOD) -
Ride-Along Program
Fire Safety at Home
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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.
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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