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About Us - General Information

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. "Organizational Structure"

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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701 Vine Street * Kelso WA 98626 * 360.578.5218
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
(excluding legal holidays)

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