Mission Statement
Minimizing pain, suffering and the loss of life & property through prevention, fire suppression, rescue & emergency medical services.
La Pine Fire Chief Jim Gustafson Announces His Retirement
On January 31, Chief Jim Gustafson announced to the District's staff and Board of Directors that he will be retiring after nearly 31 years in emergency services in our community.
Chief began his career with the District as a volunteer firefighter on August 1, 1978. In March of 1979 he joined the La Pine Ambulance Association as a volunteer. He became a paid employee of the ambulance service in July 1981, while continuing his volunteer firefighter work with the Fire District. In 1983, Chief Gustafson became an advanced life support technician. On June 30, 1987, the La Pine Ambulance Association closed its doors. Gustafson passed a civil service test and was hired by the Fire District on July 1, 1987, when it assumed the ambulance service.
Over the past 22 years, Chief Gustafson has served La Pine Fire District in many capacities including Shift Commander, Division Chief, Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal and, since January 2005, as Fire Chief.
The District's Assistant Chief, Dan Daugherty, has agreed to assume the duties of Interim Chief.
Spring Clean-Up and Spruce-Up at La Pine Fire District
Springtime means Spring cleaning, and La Pine Fire District is no exception! Saturday, April 18 was designated Spring Clean-Up day at our District's facilites. We had a great turnout of volunteers who spent the day hard at work pruning, raking, picking up debris, etc., making our buildings and grounds cleaner and safer for everyone.
On Tuesday, May 12, we were fortunate to have Hawk Country Greenhouse donate 178 perennials as well as their time planting them in front of our Administrative Office and fire station on Huntington Road. Special thanks to students Brandon Sweeney, Rain Teeman, Josh Mason, Jon Hollingsworth, Melissa Allen and Sadez Spencer, and teachers Craig James and Vicki Ring. What a great group of dedicated kids!
All of us at La Pine Fire District are so appreciative of the efforts of all those in our community who donate thier time and talents. We couldn't do it without you!
Thank you!