Contacts
| Emergency | 911 |
| Non-Emergency Dispatch | 541.265.4231 |
| Main Station 245 NW 10th, Newport, OR 97365 |
541.265.9461 |
| Chief Rob Murphy | 541.265.9461 |
| Asst Chief/Fire Marshal Bob Harvey | 541.265.9461 |
| Fax | 541.265.9463 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do with my old, expired flares?
What do I need to do to burn yard debris?
Does the fire department take old cell phones?
What do I do with my expired batteries?
Can I have a bonfire on the beach?
Can we set off Lanterns or Luminaries off the cliffs of the beach?
Links
Central Oregon Coast Training Officer Association
DOGAMI/Oregon Tsunami Information
Lincoln County Emergency Management
Lincoln County Senior & Disabled Services
Briefing to City Council 9-21-20
Briefing by Chief Murphy to the Newport City Council concerning the Echo Mountain Fire
Outdoor Burning
Lincoln County Fire Defense Board
TO: All Media
Monday, October 12, 2020
For Immediate Release
Yard Debris Burning allowed in Lincoln County effective Monday, October 12, 2020
The Lincoln County Fire Defense Board, and the nine fire protection agencies are opening burn season Monday, October 12, 2020. With our recent rain and forecasted precipitation, the risk of fire spread has decreased and is expected to remain at a low level.
We thank the public for adhering to the burn regulations this summer. This summer showed the damaging results of out of control wildfire in our County. We remind you to use caution when burning yard debris.
Many Lincoln County fire agencies require a permit to burn yard debris (also known as open burning. We encourage the public to contact their local fire agency for specific regulations regarding burning of yard debris. Below is contact information for all Lincoln County Fire Agencies:
North Lincoln Fire & Rescue Depoe Bay Fire District Newport Fire Dept./N.R.F.P.D
541-996-2233 541-764-2202 541-265-9461
Seal Rock Fire District Central OR Coast Fire Dist. Yachats Rural Fire Prot. Dist.
541-563-4441 541-563-3121 541-547-3266
Siletz Valley Fire District Toledo Fire Dept./E.L.C.R.F.P.D Oregon Dept. of Forestry (Toledo Unit)
541-444-2043 541-336-3311 541-336-2273
Robert Murphy
Fire Chief, Newport Fire Department
Lincoln County Fire Defense Board Chief
r.murphy@newportoregon.gov
Home Fire Sprinklers
Rural Addressing Program
Message from the Chief
Welcome to the Newport Fire Department official website. NFD is comprised of 27 volunteers and 11 staff. We serve approximately 12,500 residents and 5,000-15,000 guests in the City of Newport and surrounding Newport Rural Fire Protection District. We serve these areas out of three fire stations. We are a proud, service-oriented organization with a rich history. Starting as Newport Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 on May 4, 1885, we have adapted and grown along with our community. We provide first-rate Emergency Services including: Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services (including Advanced Life Support), Motor Vehicle Accident Rescue and Extrication, Hazardous Materials Response, Marine and Beach Fire/Rescue Response, Fire Inspections, Investigations and Public Education. We actively participate in community activities like Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, Newport Marathon, Holiday Toy Drive, and Newport High School Senior’s Grad Night.
I invite you to please look around our website. You will find new features such as commonly requested forms, new links and more photos.
Thank you,
Rob Murphy
Fire Chief
UPDATE
All Newport Fire Stations
Are temporarily closed
to all visitors
until further notice.
Please call us at 541-265-9461
if you need assistance.
If you have a medical emergency,
call 911.
updated 3/20/2020
