Evacuation Notices issued for Hagen Fire
7/23/2026 – 11:35 am Evacuation notices have been issued for areas in Union County affected by Hagen Fire: Level 2: Area south and west of Hwy 204 north of intersection with USFS 31 Rd, including Spout Springs Rd and Canyon View Lane. Level 1: Area east of Hwy 204 and north of USFS 3725 and […]
Ambulance District Advisory Committee Meeting
The Union County Ambulance District Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in the Misener Conference Room located at 1001 4th Street in La Grande. The meeting can also be attended virtually through Zoom. Join Meeting via Zoom – Click Here Or call into meeting: Dial 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 814 6528 […]
Request for Proposals – 3/4-ton Pickup Truck
*Note – this request for proposals is being reposted with a new due date of Friday, July 24 as no acceptable bids were received by the initial due date of July 17, 2026. Union County Emergency Services Request for Proposals – ¾-ton Pickup Truck SAR Pickup RFP due July 24, 2026 July 17, 2026TO: […]
Countywide Burn Ban Effective Immediately
The Union County Board of Commissioners voted during this morning’s commission meeting to implement a countywide burn ban, effective immediately, following a unanimous recommendation from the Union County Fire Defense Board. Under Union County Ordinance 2024-02, the Board of Commissioners may prohibit outdoor burning in all areas outside incorporated cities upon recommendation of the Fire […]
Request for Proposals – ¾-ton Pickup Truck
Union County Emergency Services Request for Proposals – ¾-ton Pickup Truck Download RFP July 10th, 2026TO: Vehicle DealersRE: Request for Proposals – ¾-ton Pickup Truck Union County, Oregon is requesting proposals for a pickup truck to be used for search and rescue emergencyresponses meeting the following minimum specifications, with as many of the desired specifications […]
Early Entry Into Regulated Use Fire Season
At the June 3, 2026 Commission meeting, the Union County Board of Commissioners approved a request from the Union County Fire Defense Board to enter into regulated use fire season effective immediately. The regulated use fire season will remain in effect through September 30, 2026, unless extended or modified. During regulated use fire season, […]
Fire Defense Board To Recommend Early Entry Into Regulated Fire Season
Due to increasingly dry conditions throughout the county, the Union County Fire Defense Board will recommend that the Union County Board of Commissioners enter into an early regulated fire season during the June 3, 2026 Commission meeting. The Fire Defense Board is comprised of county fire chiefs and other officials from throughout Union County. Fire […]
Union County Energy Resilience Plan
Union County Emergency Services is accepting public comment on the draft Union County Energy Resilience Plan. The plan is a non-regulatory document that serves as a guiding framework to improve energy resilience in Union County. Developed with grant funding from the Oregon Department of Energy, it addresses short-, medium-, and long-term power outages, prioritizes essential […]
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) – 2026 Update
Union County Emergency Services is accepting public comment on the updated 2026 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The CWPP is a non-regulatory document that serves as a guiding framework, offering recommendations and resources to help reduce the risk and impacts of wildfire in Union County. The plan addresses all CWPP objectives and meets the requirements […]
Fire Season and Public Use Restriction Update
Fire Season and Public Use Restriction Update Union County remains under regulated fire season guidelines as outlined in 2024-02 Union County Ordinance. Open burning continues to be prohibited, with the exception of regulated agricultural field burning. The use of incinerators and burn barrels is permitted between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., provided they meet the […]
Drought Declaration Issued in Union County
Drought Declaration Issued in Union County The Union County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously during their regular meeting this morning to declare a drought emergency for Union County. In a presentation to the Commissioners, Union County Emergency Manager Nick Vora explained that the entire county is currently experiencing drought conditions. According to the U.S. Drought […]
Regulated Use Fire Season Begins
Regulated Use Fire Season Begins July 1 Union County’s regulated use fire season begins today, July 1, 2025, and continues through September 30, 2025, unless extended or modified. During this period, open burning is prohibited except for regulated agricultural field burning and authorized prescribed fires. A complete list of regulations is available in the Union […]