Special Meeting Minutes – June 25, 2010

Commissioner Greg McLeod established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 1800. The meeting was held at Station 1, located at 26109 Ridge Avenue, Ocean Park, WA 98640.  A special meeting notice was posted and distributed on June 24, 2010.
Attendance at the meeting included:
Commissioner Greg McLeod; Commissioner Tom Downer; Fire [...]

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2010 Fireworks Rules

Pacific County Fire District 1 encourages all residents and visitors to the area to be familiar with the Washington State laws regarding fireworks and bonfires on the beach.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

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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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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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