We’re fortunate to participate in this years’ “Girls Build” conference in Portland. Girls Build is a non-profit organization who’s goal is to give girls confidence in hands-on skills. Chief Maurer, Battalion Chief Todd, and Volunteer Mercer spent part of the day at the gathering teaching participants about the fire service.

Clark County Burn Ban Starts July 15

In one week you’ll recieve ballots including the upcoming August EMS Levy extension. The levy funds all things medical, and it’s an important funding measure considering that 87% of our calls are medical emergencies. We want to make sure that we can answer all of your questions about levy funding and what it means for […]

SAVE 9-1-1 CALLS FOR TRUE EMERGENCIES During the 4th of July holiday weekend, CRESA (Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency) asks that residents not call 911 or 311 to report fireworks. Instead they can call 360-597-7888 during the 4th of July weekend to record fireworks nuisance complaints.  Only call 911 to report if you witness or […]

You’ve probably grown so accustomed to seeing fire hydrants in your neighborhood you take them for granted. It’s a different story for rural homeowners. They’re likely quite aware of the lack of fire hydrants, and not just because of the greater challenge of fighting fire.  You see, rural areas without fire hydrants pay more for […]

This week we say thank you to Firefighter Jeff Van Laeken, who served the District for 27 years! Thanks for all you hard work and service, Jeff. Now enjoy “retirement”!