Oregon Fire and Rescue operates out of 3 fire stations that are strategically located throughout the city to provide prompt fire and emergency medical response. Lucas County EMS' Life Squad 8 is housed at fire station #1 and it is one of 10 Life Squads that provide ALS care to the citizens of Lucas County. 10 full time members staff the Life Squad to provide 24/7 coverage for Life Squad 8. 90 members (approximately 30 at each station) staff the 3 fire stations on a part-time on call status, and are dispatched by pager for any fire and emergency calls. The department is led by a Full Time Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief. Training is led by a full time District Chief of Training.