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County authorizes Forest Service office at airport to support VLAT operations
Summary
Jackson County approved an agreement allowing the U.S. Forest Service to use Building 37 at Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport for office and operational space to support Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) operations during fire season (Order No. 205-26).
Jackson County approved Order No. 205-26 authorizing an agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service for use of Building 37 at Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport.
County Administrator Danny Jordan said Building 37, located next to the East Ramp, will provide office and operational space for Forest Service personnel and pilots supporting Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) activities during fire season. Commissioners expressed support for the VLAT base. Commissioner Randy Sparacino moved to approve Order No. 205-26; Commissioner Colleen Roberts seconded and the Board voted unanimously to pass the order.
The authorization formalizes the Forest Service presence at the airport to support aerial firefighting operations; the minutes record support but do not include contract financial terms.
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