Our Mission

The mission of the Coos Bay Fire Department is to actively promote, deliver, and preserve a feeling of security, safety and a quality level of service to the citizens of our community.

To accomplish this, the department provides a full range of emergency service responses to such incidents as fires, hazardous material incidents, and medical emergencies as they arise. Additionally, the department provides a number of proactive programs in fire prevention, public education and disaster preparedness.

Message from the Chief

On behalf of the men and women of Coos Bay Fire & Rescue, welcome to our department.

As the Fire Chief for the City of Coos Bay, it is my responsibility to ensure that our members carry out the mission of the Coos Bay Fire Department which is to actively promote, deliver, and preserve a feeling of security, safety and a quality level of service to the citizens of our community. We have a great staff and through teamwork and determination we will succeed in doing this.

Again, welcome to our web-page. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me at 541-269-1191.

Mark Anderson
Fire Chief

Firefighter's Memorial

The Firefighter's Memorial honors three Coos Bay firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty and is dedicated to the sacrifices of all firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. CBFD Captain Randy Carpenter and firefighters Chuck Hanners and Jeff Common died when a roof collapsed while they were fighting a multiple-alarm fire on November 25, 2002. The memorial is located in downtown Coos Bay in front of City Hall, on Central Avenue between 4th and 5th streets.

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