https://www.ijpr.org/tags/jcfd-5 JCFD 5 en-US Copyright JPR Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:38:45 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-03-11/jackson-county-fire-district-wont-use-tax-levy-to-address-financial-problems Jackson County Fire District 5 has recently faced years of turmoil, including board member resignations, the termination of its chief and inadequate staffing. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:38:45 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2026-03-11/jackson-county-fire-district-wont-use-tax-levy-to-address-financial-problems Jane Vaughan https://www.ijpr.org/business-and-labor/2025-09-17/fema-loan-fire-district-5-almeda-fire Jackson County Fire District 5 in the Rogue Valley is facing a new financial challenge. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:27:46 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/business-and-labor/2025-09-17/fema-loan-fire-district-5-almeda-fire Jane Vaughan https://www.ijpr.org/law-and-justice/2025-09-04/fire-district-5-no-criminal-investigation A year ago, the Jackson County District Attorney forwarded information to state officials, requesting a review of potential fraud, theft and misconduct by past and current employees at Jackson County Fire District 5. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:18:46 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/law-and-justice/2025-09-04/fire-district-5-no-criminal-investigation Jane Vaughan https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2025-05-07/after-a-tumultuous-year-jcfd5-board-candidates-push-for-stability-transparency Four candidates are vying for two contested seats on the board of Jackson County Fire District 5 in the May election. Wed, 07 May 2025 22:24:36 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2025-05-07/after-a-tumultuous-year-jcfd5-board-candidates-push-for-stability-transparency Jane Vaughan https://www.ijpr.org/law-and-justice/2024-10-22/former-chief-threatens-lawsuit-against-jackson-county-fire-district On Friday, Charles Hanley sent a notice of potential legal claims against the district, including defamation, retaliation, breach of contract, violation of procedural due process and wrongful discharge. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:20:40 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/law-and-justice/2024-10-22/former-chief-threatens-lawsuit-against-jackson-county-fire-district Jane Vaughan https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2024-10-18/new-agreement-throws-a-lifeline-to-a-struggling-jackson-county-fire-district Jackson County Fire District 3 will take over management, financial and administrative services for the troubled Fire District 5. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:10:36 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2024-10-18/new-agreement-throws-a-lifeline-to-a-struggling-jackson-county-fire-district Jane Vaughan https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2024-08-22/report-details-allegations-against-terminated-fire-chief-in-jackson-county Two weeks ago, the board of Jackson County Fire District 5 in the Rogue Valley fired its chief, Charles Hanley. An investigation provides more details about why he was terminated. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:29:35 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2024-08-22/report-details-allegations-against-terminated-fire-chief-in-jackson-county Jane Vaughan https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2024-08-14/jackson-county-fire-district-5-could-run-out-of-money-by-november Staff said at Tuesday night's board of directors meeting that the district is facing a potential shortfall of up to $3 million. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:43:48 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2024-08-14/jackson-county-fire-district-5-could-run-out-of-money-by-november Jane Vaughan https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2024-08-07/jackson-county-fire-district-5-terminates-chief-over-string-of-sustained-allegations Chief Charles Hanley had been on paid administrative leave since May amid allegations that district leadership failed to address inappropriate workplace conduct. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:30:44 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/politics-government/2024-08-07/jackson-county-fire-district-5-terminates-chief-over-string-of-sustained-allegations Jane Vaughan https://www.ijpr.org/law-and-justice/2024-02-21/records-describe-employee-exodus-from-rogue-valley-fire-district-due-to-poor-management New details emerged this week about allegations against a fire chief in Jackson County, including that he ignored an investigation into bullying and harassment in the district. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:10:02 GMT https://www.ijpr.org/law-and-justice/2024-02-21/records-describe-employee-exodus-from-rogue-valley-fire-district-due-to-poor-management Justin Higginbottom