FAQs

Q: Where can I dispose of used needles and medications?

A: Used, or unused, needles can be disposed of at the South Metro Transfer Station in Oregon City. This location can also take old extinguishers, batteries, light bulbs, paints and stains, etc. For more information visit the Metro South website.

Q: Is today a burn day?

A: Burning regulations are monitored and enforced through DEQ and change daily. Please call our burn line at 503-266-1195 for the current burn information. You can also visit DEQ’s website for more information or to file a smoke complaint.

Q: Do you check car seats?

A: Canby Fire District currently does not employ anyone certified to perform car seat inspections. Canby Police Department (503-266-1104) is a local resource for this or you can visit Oregon Impact’s website to find events near you and other helpful installation information.

Q: Do you replace smoke alarms?

A: Canby Fire District partners with the Oregon State Fire Marshal Office to receive smoke alarms for families with low income. Regardless of your financial status, Canby Fire will send personnel to test your alarms and replace the unit or batteries if needed. This is a free service to those unable to perform this task themselves. Call our office at 503-266-5851 to schedule an installation time.

Website Accessibility Policy

Canby Fire District #62 is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Canby Fire District #62 has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (503) 266-5851

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Canby Fire District #62 has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Canby Fire District #62 regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (503) 266-5851.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.