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If you are within city limits there may be further restrictions or exceptions. Check with your local fire department for more information related to your fire district. Most information provided here specifically deals with land under the jurisdiction of the ODF (Oregon Department of Forestry).
1) Click here for the current IFPL.
2) Read the corresponding information carefully!
Weed-Eating During Level I Restrictions:
1) Work will start at 7:00 AM in most cases.
2) There is no official cut-off time during IFPL I. There is a 1 hour fire watch requirement.
3) After weed-whacking is stopped, Medford's Best will remain on the job to actively watch the work area for a one hour fire watch (required by law). For legal and liability reasons, this responsibility can only be handed off to the customer if Customer signs a document accepting all responsibility and liability for the fire watch.
Weed-Eating During Level II Restrictions:
1) Work will start at 7:00 AM on the date(s) we agree upon.
2) 1:00 PM is cut-off time during IFPL II . NO EXCEPTIONS - PER LEGAL REGULATION
3) After weed-whacking is stopped, Medford's Best will then remain on the job to actively watch the work area for a two hour fire watch (required by law). For legal and liability reasons, this responsibility can only be handed off to the customer if Customer signs a document accepting all responsibility and liability for the fire watch.
Weed-Eating During Level III Restrictions:
Medford's Best, LLC is closed during IFPL III for the foreseeable future due to lack of interest.
Property owners or renters (non-commercial / public):
Provides information about creating defensible space on your property. Also shows upcoming events, gives you the option to schedule a consultation, and more.
https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/education/pages/prevent-wildfires.aspx#wildfire_prevention
Shows current public fire restrictions for Jackson and Josephine Counties. These restrictions impact the use of outdoor power equipment such as lawn mowers and string trimmers during a significant part of the year. This page has some information and an interactive map which includes Jackson County.
https://swofire.com/public-fire-restrictions/
ODF Public Fire Restrictions Chart:
This page shows a chart detailing some of the basics of what is and is not allowed for home owners and for other non-commercial work during each fire danger level in Jackson County.
https://swofire.com/fire-restrictions-closures/
ODF Regulated Closure Proclamation:
The yearly document showing when fire season begins and detailing some of the public restrictions for each fire danger level. This document covers the Southwest Oregon Forest Protection District which includes Jackson and Josephine Counties.
https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/Documents/RUSW.pdf
Non-commercial and commercial / industrial:
Southwest ODF District Facebook Page:
The Southwest district includes Jackson and Josephine Counties. View their Facebook page for community announcements including changes to the fire danger level before they happen. They may announce changes only hours before the change but it can still be helpful.
https://www.facebook.com/ODFSouthwest
https://www.oregon.gov/odf/aboutodf/pages/leadership.aspx
Oregon Department of Forestry
5286 Table Rock Road
Central Point, OR 97502
Josephine County ODF:
Oregon Department of Forestry
5375 Monument Drive
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Commercial / industrial:
Medford's Best, LLC is restricted by the commercial / industrial rules.
Commercial / Industrial Fire Danger Level Map:
Interactive map showing the current fire danger levels.
https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/ifpl.html
These are commercial fire season requirements. Medford's Best is able to obtain written permission to use a proprietary string trimmer sprayer system en lieu of "water supply." Ask for more information.
https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/documents/fire-season-requirements-for-industrial-operations.pdf
Power Driven Machinery Restrictions:
These are the Southwest Oregon District's commercial fire season restrictions specifically for non-logging activies (such as mowing and weed-whacking). Medford's Best is able to obtain written permission to use a proprietary string trimmer sprayer system en lieu of "water supply." Ask for more information.
https://swofire.com/wp-content/uploads/FINAL2017.PDM_.Non_.Log_.Restrictions5.17.pdf
Commercial / Industrial Fire Danger Level Details:
Document describing restrictions for each fire danger level.
https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/documents/industrial-fire-precaution-levels.pdf
Commercial / Industrial Permit Application:
Fillable document for Jackson and Josephine counties.
https://swofire.com/wp-content/uploads/PDM-APPLICATION-SWO-2023-FILLABLE.pdf