Linn County, Oregon
32053 Birdfoot Drive Tangent, Oregon 97389 Ph. 541-928-8722
Tangent Volunteer Rural Fire Department -1960
Tangent Rural Fire District has a long tradition of volunteer service in its community. Our main goal is to provide our District with
the best 24/7 emergency services possible. We respond to all 9-1-1 calls in the Tangent area from house, grass, and industrial
fires to medical incidents to motor vehicle accidents to light rescue.
Tangent Rural Fire at a Glance
Founded: 1958
Current Members:
2.5 paid staff
25
volunteers
3 Student Residents
Current Area Served:
45 sq. mi, which includes
Interstate 5, US Hwy 99 E, OR Hwy 34, and a major Union Pacific rail route.
Current Population Served:
Just over
3000
Current Apparatus Fleet:
3 Engines, 3 Tenders, 1 Command, 3 Staff vehicles.
Current Tax Base:
$2.5739 / $1,000
Annual Call Volume:
270-300 (78% medical)