Public Agencies
The Applegate Valley is supported by a wide network of local, state, and federal agencies dedicated to keeping our communities safe, informed, connected, and thriving. From emergency services and wildfire response to education, transportation, public lands, and libraries, these organizations provide essential resources for residents throughout the region. Explore the links below to access services, updates, emergency information, educational opportunities, and community support available across the Applegate Valley area.
Law Enforcement
Jackson County Sheriff
https://jacksoncountyor.gov/departments/sheriff/
Josephine County Sheriff
https://www.josephinecounty.gov/government/sheriff/
Oregon State Police (OSP)
https://www.oregon.gov/OSP/
Fire Protection
Applegate Fire District
https://www.applegatefd.com/
Rural/Metro Fire Department
https://www.ruralmetrofire.com/
Williams Rural Fire Protection District
https://www.wrfpd.org/
State Agencies
Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW)
https://myodfw.com/
Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)
https://www.oregon.gov/ODF/
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
https://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/
ODOT's Trip Check
https://www.tripcheck.com/
State of Oregon
https://www.oregon.gov/
Federal Agencies
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
https://www.blm.gov/office/medford-district-office
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland
United States Forest Service
https://www.fs.usda.gov/rogue-siskiyou
Education / Schools
Three Rivers School District
https://www.3riverssd.org/
Rogue Community College
https://www.roguecc.edu/
Southern Oregon University
https://www.sou.edu/
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Medford School District
Libraries
Jackson County Libraries
https://www.jcls.org/
Josephine Community Libraries
https://www.josephinelibrary.org/