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About Us -
General
Information
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Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue provides fire and
emergency medical services in the City of Kelso and the unincorporated areas
surrounding Longview and Kelso. There are approximately 34,000 citizens in the 170 square miles we protect and
serve. We are a combination career and volunteer organization with
approximately 150 members.
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Mission Statement:
Cowlitz 2 Fire &
Rescue's mission is to respond to every call with compassion and care, providing
reliable, efficient and high quality fire and life safety services.
Vision Statement:
In 2020, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is an accredited fire district
of career and volunteer emergency service professionals proactively applying
innovative technology and management techniques. Working collaboratively with
regional agencies, we meet the fire and life safety needs of our economically
diverse and growing community and maximize the efficient use of resources.
Fire
Protection Rating (for homeowner's insurance purposes):
Our current
fire protection rating by the Washington Survey & Rating Bureau is as follows:
- Inside the city limits of Kelso
the rating is a 4.
- Outside the city limits of
Kelso within 5 miles of a fire station & hydrant within 100 ft of home has a rating of 6.
- Outside the city limits of
Kelso greater than 5 miles of a fire station has a rating of 10.
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