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Hauser Fire Dept.

 

Left: Corporal Rod Roberts patrols 24 square miles of the Oregon Dunes in a heavy duty four wheel drive truck.  The Dunes, one of the most popular recreation areas in Oregon, attracts hundreds of ATV, motorcycle and 4-wheel drive enthusiasts. They come from across Oregon and the rest of the United States. A large part of Deputy Roberts job is educating newcomers to the regulations on the dunes.

 

 

 

Right: Deputy Roberts inspects a motorcycle and an ATV. Red flags
nine feet above the ground are required by law on all vehicles.


 

 

 

 

Below: Deputy Roberts gives some advice on mounting a red flag on a dirt bike.  Keeping riders safe is Deputy Robert's main goal in his day to day duties.

 

 

Below: "Last Ride of the Day"  Headlights and taillights are required from sunset to sunrise.