Time to Change the Batteries in Your Smoke Detectors!

When you set your clocks forward on Sunday, March 14, make sure to change the batteries in your smoke alarms – it could save your life.

Did you know that having a working smoke alarm reduces a person’s chance of dying in a fire by half? For the best protection, install smoke alarms on every level [...]

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Live Fire Training – March 6, 2010

Firefighters have recently had the opportunity to participate in some very realistic training. During February and March, a Search and Rescue drills were conducted for each crew. A smoke machine was used to simulate conducting a search and rescue operation inside a smoke-filled, zero visibility residential situation. The home was donated by the owners, and [...]

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Run Report – February 2010

Monday, February 1
3:47   pm          Illegal Burn; Ocean Park
Tuesday, February 2
12:45 am          Paramedic Intercept; Naselle
1:17   am          Medical Transport; Klipsan
10:09 am          Automatic Fire Alarm; Rural Long Beach
5:49   pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park 
Wednesday, February 3
12:36   am       Structure Fire; Chinook
2:02     am       Medical Transport; Ocean Park
Thursday, February 4
4:25   am          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
12:17 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
7:36   pm          Medical [...]

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Regular Meeting Minutes – January 19, 2010

Commissioner Chairman Greg McLeod established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 18:00. The meeting was held at Station 1, located at 26109 Ridge Avenue, Ocean Park, WA 98640.  Attendance at the meeting included:
Commissioner Fred Hill
Commissioner Greg McLeod
Commissioner Tom Downer
District Fire Chief Jacob Brundage
District Secretary Stan Sonntag
District Chief of Training [...]

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How Much is my Ambulance Bill Going to Cost?

In March 2007, the Pacific County Fire District 1 Board of Fire Commissioners approved a resolution to adjust the amount patients pay for emergency services.
Does the Fire District bill for service even if I am not transported? No. The Fire District only bills for service if you are transported.
How much does an ambulance transport cost? If [...]

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Run Report – January 2010

Friday, January 1
2:57   am          Motor Vehicle Accident w/o injury; Rural Long Beach
8:23   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
12:24 pm          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
2:23   pm          Chimney Fire; Seaview
2:24   pm          Medical Assist; Ocean Park
2:25   pm          Medical Transport; Rural Long Beach
Saturday, January 2
7:44   am          Medical Transport; Ocean Park
1:19   pm          Illegal Burn; Ocean Park
2:20   pm          Medical Transport; Surfside
Sunday, January 3
9:33     [...]

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2010 Backyard Burning Permit

On the peninsula, backyard burning is allowed with a permit outside the city limits of Long Beach and Ilwaco, and their urban growth areas. The permits are free: you may download one here (click to download), or request one from the Chinook Store, Seaview One Stop, Peninsula Sanitation Office, Pioneer Market, Jack’s Country Store, the Surfside [...]

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