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10/19/09 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is accepting applications for the positions of Lateral Firefighter/EMT or Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic beginning on Monday, October 19, 2009. Click here for the announcement. |
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07/15/09 - Burn Ban in effect! Outdoor burning is restricted in Cowlitz County and is NOT permitted from July 15 through September 30. All burn permits will be rescinded between these dates. Check with the Fire Marshal's Office and/or SW Clean Air Agency before resuming outdoor burning after September 30. Also check out the recreational fires rules and regulations. |
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07/01/09 - Employment Opportunity: Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is now accepting applications for part-time firefighters. For more information, job requirements and our application packet, click here. CLOSED 7/24/09 |
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06/25/09 - 25% Off Life Jacket Coupon Courtesy of Big 5 Sporting Goods along with important safety tips for summer safety. Please remember any time you are in or around an open body of water (such as a lake, river, ocean, etc.) to make sure and always wear a life jacket. A good phrase to remember..."Life Jackets Float, You Don't; Always Wear Your Life Jacket". Have a safe and happy summer! |
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06/23/09 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is accepting bids for exhaust filter systems for four of our fire stations. Please click here for more information. BIDDING CLOSED 07/27/09 |
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05/02/09 - Employment opportunity for a full-time Assistant Mechanic with Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue. The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, May 15, 2009, by 12:00 p.m. (noon). |
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02/11/09 - Cowlitz County has been added to FEMA's disaster declaration as a result of the January 2009 Rain Storm event. Please click here for the press release and all of the details, information and documents related to this. |
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02/10/09 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue received a $107,200 check from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) today to improve firefighter safety. We will use this grant to install vehicle-exhaust systems in our stations apparatus bays to capture dangerous fumes. "This will create a safer, healthier environment for the physical well-being of our firefighters that we would not be able to afford to provide without this grant," said Assistant Chief Alan Headley. The US Dept of Homeland Security is administering the grant program through FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate and the USFA (US Fire Administration). This program is designed to help ensure firefighters have the basic tools necessary to safely perform their responsibilities and save lives. |
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02/05/09 - Important Announcement for Bunker Hill Residents and Surrounding Areas! The volunteer status of this station has decreased to a point that the future of this station is in danger! Please click here for the information flyer of upcoming informational meetings for this residents of this area. For questions or more information, please call us at 360.578.5218. |
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01/14/09 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue's Board of Commissioners authorized the formation of a citizens committee to evaluate the possibility of using a local improvement district (LID) to fund a new fire station in Lexington (Station 25). The citizens committee consists of residents and business owners in the area served by the Lexington Fire Station. The citizens committee has provided exceptional insight and guidance to fire district staff members as the station replacement planning has moved forward. To read the full report, click here. For a picture of the old and potential new station, click here. |
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01/07/09 - The "January Rain Storm 2009" hit Cowlitz County and some surrounding areas quickly. An emergency was declared today as a result of the heavy rain and flooding. Individuals are asked to stay out of the affected areas. Churches, clubs, schools, community groups, etc. are encouraged to cancel evening activities. To see all press releases or to report damage to your property or business due to the flood, click here. |
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06/30/08 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is accepting requests from businesses, contractors, etc. who wish to be on our Small Works Roster or on our Vendor List. Our form, options and procedures have changed, so we need new, up-to-date forms from all businesses. Please print out a copy of the correct form and send us back the completed form at your earliest convenience. For more information or questions, please contact Brandi Ballinger at 360.575.6280. |
09/05/07 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue announces $67,000 grant awarded to them from Cowlitz County of Title III funding. We will be focusing on developed land in Cowlitz County that is outside fire protection boundaries. We want to provide them with options to help protect their families and their homes in the event of an emergency. |
09/23/06 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue will be holding a garage sale on Saturday, September 23, 2006, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at our Headquarters Station which is located at 701 Vine Street in Kelso. NO EARLIES PLEASE! Items are sold on a first come first serve basis and nothing will be sold prior to 8:00 a.m. |
09/11/06 - We will be hosting a Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, September 11, 2006 at 6:45 a.m. at 701 Vine Street in Kelso in our parking lot to honor the brave men and women that lost their lives. Click her for the Media Release. |
08/25/06 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue announces an upcoming training exercise that will be held on Monday, August 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the old Hilander Bowl on Kelso Drive. This multi-company fire training exercise will not be a live fire, however, it will give all personnel involved some excellent hands-on training and valuable expertise with firefighter rescue techniques and equipment, building construction, forcible entry and hose handling. Click here for the Media Release. We would like to especially thank Jim Springer, owner of the Hilander, for the use of his facility. |
08/22/06 - Crews deployed to State Mobilization Fires in Washington. Click here for the Media Release. |
08/10/06 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is accepting requests from vendors, contractors, etc. who wish to be on our Small Works Roster or Vendor List. Please print out a copy of the form and send us back the completed form at your earliest convenience. For more information or questions, please contact Brandi Ballinger at 360.575.6280. |
07/17/06 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue personnel will begin conducting our annual hose testing. This process will last approximately two months. |
07/14/06 - Burn Ban in effect! Outdoor burning is restricted in Cowlitz County. You can get more details on this burn ban by checking out the Media Release. Also check out the recreational fires rules and regulations. |
06/26/06 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue personnel will begin conducting our annual SCBA (Self-Containing Breathing Apparatus) testing. This process will take approximately two weeks. |
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05/25/06 & 05/26/06 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue's Fire Science class participated in live fire training that was held at the MERTS facility in Astoria, OR. These students received their live fire skills evaluation at MERTS; a 3-story, $2.5 million live fire prop. This live fire testing is a 36 hour evaluation process that takes in all skills learned in the student's first year of the Fire Science class. Second year (Fire Science II) students are evaluated on their leadership skills during this training. |
01/30/06 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue was awarded a community grant for their Public Education and Fire Prevention Program from The Fred Meyer Foundation for $2,027.48. "The Fred Meyer Foundation and it's Advisory Committee Members were particularly impressed by the successful track record of Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue and its programs," said Glynda Brockhoff, Philanthrop Coordinator. "We hope this community grant will help Cowlitz 2 continue the important work it is doing to enhance the welfare of the community." |
12/14/05 - Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue partnered with local businessman Bill Ammons and administrative personnel from the Kelso School District and together we held an extremely successful & rewarding bike giveaway event for over 100 local elementary students. These children were given a bike, helmet, elbow and knee pads for Christmas. |
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| 11/02/04 - Residents of Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue approved a 4 year Maintenance & Operations Levy of $.20 per $1,000 assessed value. A 60% super majority yes vote is required in order for the levy to pass. 64.50% voted yes & 35.55% voted no. |
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