The District was formed in 1952 as Central Point Rural Fire Protection District. It changed its name to Jackson County Fire District No. 3 in 1975,
It currently protects 167 square miles in the center of Jackson County, Oregon with seven (7) stations.
The Eagle Point, Central Point Station, and White City Stations are staffed with full time paid personnel. The Sam's Valley, Dodge Bridge, Agate Lake, and Gold Hill stations rely on volunteer firefighters.
A five (5) member elected Board of Directors governs the District.
The District is staffed with 51 paid personnel and approximately 60 volunteers.
The main business office is located at 8333 Agate Road in White City. The phone number is (541) 826-7100.
The District is organized into three main Divisions; Administration, Operations, and Fire and Life Safety.
The 2003/04 operating budget is approximately $5.2 million. The assessed value of the District is $1.2 billion.
Key services include fire suppression, basic and advance life support medical response, rescue services, public education, code enforcement, and investigation.
Annual alarm volume is approaching 4000 incidents per year. 60% to 70% of all calls are medical and/or rescue related.