SCOFMP & LIFC

The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership is an interagency fire management program that provides comprehensive wildland fire service to south central Oregon and northwest Nevada.

The partnership strives to achieve a more efficient, effective and integrated interagency fire management program for all participating agencies on the land administered and protected by each agency. Dispatching is performed by the Lakeview Interagency Fire Center (LIFC).

Mission Statement

The mission for Lakeview Interagency Fire Center (LIFC) is to provide high quality service to all of our partner agencies in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible while providing for firefighter safety at all times. All actions will be consistent with land and resource management objectives and current incident management direction.

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News

SCOFMP Reduces Industrial Fire Precaution Level to I

Tuesday, September 30^th, 2025, 10:17:52 AM PDT
Lakeview, Oregon - The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership will be lowering the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) to I and reducing the fire danger level to Moderate. The Regulated Use and Public Use Restrictions will be lifted for the Fremont-Winema National Forest, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, Crater Lake National Park and all private, county, and state wildlands protected by the Klamath-Lake District Oregon Department of Forestry and other lands managed by the partnership, effective Wednesday October 1, 2025 at 12:01 a.m.

The Bureau of Land Management Lakeview District is also lifting Public Use Restrictions with the exception of those in the Klamath River Canyon, which will remain in effect until further notice.

IFPL is based on current and expected fire conditions. The decision to transition to an IFPL I and reducing the fire danger level to a Moderate was made based on current temperatures, relative humidity, fuel moisture levels, and projected weather conditions over the coming weeks. To find more information about the Fire Restrictions please visit: https://scofmp.org/restrictions.shtml.

Please continue to be vigilant and use caution when recreating on public and private lands. Fire season remains active, and current conditions across the region pose an ongoing risk for wildfire ignition and spread. Avoid activities that may cause sparks, such as using equipment without spark arresters or driving over dry vegetation. If utilizing a warming fire, ensure they are fully extinguished before leaving the area for any reason. Drown the fire completely with water, stir the ashes, and confirm it is cold to the touch before leaving. Fires should never be left unattended under any circumstances. Follow all posted fire restrictions and closures.

It is the responsibility of the individual operating on public land to know the precaution level for each day. Failure to comply with Regulated Use/Public Use Restrictions may result in the issuance of a violation notice.

Information on the IFPL may be found here: https://scofmp.org/ifpls.shtml Get the most recent updates online at https://www.facebook.com/scofmpfireinfo

SCOFMP Fire Danger and IFPL Increase, Begin Public Use Restrictions

Wednesday, July 2^nd, 2025, 8:23:42 PM PDT
Lakeview, Oregon - LAKEVIEW, Ore. Starting Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. the Fire Danger Level will increase to High, and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level will raise to Level II or Partial Hootowl on lands managed by the South-Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP).

This change affects all private, county and state wildlands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Klamath-Lake District, as well as the Fremont-Winema National Forest, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District, the Sheldon-Hart Mountain and Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge complexes, and Crater Lake National Park.

Fire Danger: High

The color code is yellow.

Fine dead fuels ignite readily, and fires start easily from most causes.

Unattended brush and campfires are likely to escape.

Fires spread rapidly, especially on slopes or in areas of heavy fine fuels.

Fire control becomes more difficult, unless they are caught early with aggressive suppression.

Industrial Fire Precaution Level II Partial Hootowl

The following operations are only permitted between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 1 p.m:

Power saws except at loading sites

Cable yarding

Blasting

Welding or cutting of metal

Public Use Restrictions on Federal Lands

The following activities are prohibited on public lands:

Chainsaw: Use for both combustion engine and electric motor is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Campfires: No open flames, including charcoal fires, except in designated areas listed in official fire prevention orders.

Smoking: Allowed only within enclosed vehicles or buildings, designated campgrounds, or areas at least three feet in diameter that are cleared of all flammable material. On BLM lands, this clearance must be six feet.

Off-road motor vehicle use: Prohibited unless on roads clear of flammable vegetation. Parking must occur in areas completely free of flammable material.

Spark arresters: All internal and external combustion engines must be equipped with functioning spark arresters.

Required Equipment on BLM Lakeview District Lands

While traveling on BLM-managed lands, each vehicle must carry:

One shovel, minimum 26 inches long, with an 8-inch-wide blade.

One water container, at least one gallon (or a 2 and a half pound ABC fire extinguisher)

One axe, with a 26-inch handle and a head weighing two Pounds.

Regulated Closure on ODF-Protected Lands

The ODF Klamath-Lake District will begin Regulated Use Closures. Under the Public Regulated Use Closure, the following activities are prohibited on all private, county and state wildlands:

Smoking is prohibited while traveling, except in vehicles on improved roads.

Open fires are prohibited, including campfires, charcoal fires, cooking fires and warming fires, except at designated locations. Portable cooking stoves using liquefied or bottled fuels are allowed.

Chainsaw use is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Chainsaw use is allowed at all other hours if the following firefighting equipment is present with each operating saw: one axe, one shovel and one 8 ounce or larger fire extinguisher. A fire watch also is required at least one hour following the use of each saw

Use of motor vehicles, including motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, is prohibited, except on improved roads and except for vehicle use by a landowner and employees of the landowner conducting activities associated with their livelihood. Landowners and their employees conducting activities associated with their livelihood shall carry a shovel and 2 and a half pound fire extinguisher when operating ATVs off improved roads.

Possession of the following firefighting equipment is required while traveling in a motorized vehicle, except on state highways, county roads and driveways: one shovel and one gallon of water or one 2 � pound or larger fire extinguisher, except for all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles, which must be equipped with an approved spark arrestor in good working condition.

Use of all fireworks is prohibited.

Cutting, grinding, and welding of metal is prohibited. For landowners and employees of the landowner on their own land while conducting activities associated with their livelihood, cutting, grinding, and welding of metal is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. At all other times, the area is to be cleared of flammable vegetation, and the following firefighting equipment is required: one axe, one shovel and one 2 and a half pound or larger fire extinguisher in good working order.

Know Before You Go

It is the responsibility of all individuals in the SCOFMP area to know and comply with current restrictions that are in place. Failure to comply with fire precautionary requirements may result in the issuance of a violation notice and fined.

For full details, including designated fire-safe areas and fire prevention order, please visit: http://scofmp.org/restrictions.shtml

BLM Lakeview District Issues Fire Prevention Order to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Friday, June 27^th, 2025, 2:12:18 PM PDT
Lakeview, Oregon - LAKEVIEW, Ore. With wildfire danger increasing across south-central Oregon, the Bureau of Land Management's Lakeview District has enacted a Fire Prevention Order restricting fire-related activities on BLM-managed public lands effective 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and continuing until rescinded.

The order prohibits building campfires, smoking in vegetated areas, off-road driving, chainsaw use during peak afternoon hours, and other fire prone activities except in specific, designated areas. These precautions are aimed at reducing human caused wildfires during the dry, high-risk months of summer.

This order is critical for protecting public lands, natural resources, and local communities, said Todd Forbes, Lakeview District Manager. We're asking everyone to do their part to prevent wildfires, these small steps can make a big difference.

Whats Prohibited:

Campfires, charcoal grills, and stove fires, except in designated campgrounds.

Smoking, except in vehicles or areas at least six feet from vegetation.

Driving off-road, vehicles must stay on cleared roadways and park in areas free of vegetation.

Operating vehicles on BLM lands without fire tools: a shovel, an axe, and a full water container or fire extinguisher.

Chainsaw use is prohibited between 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.; fire tools and a one-hour fire watch are required when operating chainsaws.

Use of combustion engines or electric tools near vegetation unless equipped with spark arresters or a safe clearance zone.

Welding and open flame torches are prohibited.

Portable stoves and fire pits fueled by liquid or bottled gas are allowed if used in areas cleared of flammable material (minimum six feet of clearance).

For more information, visit https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-andaviation/regional-info/oregon-washington/fire-restrictions

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