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Jackson County adopts standalone Community Wildfire Protection Plan
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Summary
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Order No. 70-26 on March 18, 2026, creating a county-specific Community Wildfire Protection Plan that replaces the prior Rogue Valley Integrated Fire Plan and aims to improve coordination among fire districts, state agencies and community partners.
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an order adopting the Jackson County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (JC CWPP) at its March 18, 2026 regular meeting.
County Administrator Danny Jordan said the JC CWPP replaces the Rogue Valley Integrated Fire Plan, first adopted in 2006 and updated in 2017, and was prepared in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Jackson County Fire Defense Board. Jordan said the updated plan reflects "work on the ground as well as changes to Federal and State policies" and is intended to improve coordination in fire planning and response across the county.
Commissioner Colleen Roberts moved to approve Order No. 70‑26; she described the update as concise and noted that it includes the Board’s Resolution on wildfires. Chair Commissioner Rick Dyer said there has been "excellent collaboration with local partners on aggressive initial attacks and full suppression policies." The motion passed with Commissioners Randy Sparacino, Colleen Roberts and Rick Dyer voting aye.
The JC CWPP is intended to increase awareness and action for fire protection among fire districts, the County, other agencies, community organizations and citizens. The Board took the vote after a brief presentation by county staff and then moved on to other agenda items; no amendments to the order were recorded.
The Board adjourned at 9:42 a.m.