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All Clark County fire, EMS levies passing in initial returns

August 6, 2024, 10:25pm Clark County News

Voters approved a slew of bonds and levies for some of Clark County’s rural fire and emergency medical service agencies, according to primary election results released Tuesday. Read story

Spike in apartment fires alarms officials in Southwest Washington, Oregon

June 26, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Regional fire officials are sounding the alarm over a disturbing trend at the start of summer: a rash of destructive fires at multifamily buildings. Read story

Help set Clark County Fire District 3 priorities

November 7, 2024, 4:04pm Clark County News

Since voters approved a levy lid lift in August, Clark County Fire District 3 is looking forward to tackling many projects and needs. The public is invited to participate in the planning. Read story

Vancouver bans recreational burning due to extremely dry weather conditions

July 8, 2024, 5:49pm Clark County News

Recreational burning will be banned in Vancouver starting Tuesday. Read story

Clark County Fire District 6 Fire Chief Kristan Maurer stands in front of a new fire engine July 13 at Station 62.

Clark County Council OKs ordinance allowing fire districts to collect impact fees

Clark County Fire District 6 Fire Chief Kristan Maurer stands in front of a new fire engine July 13 at Station 62.

May 8, 2024, 7:42pm Clark County News

With little discussion, the Clark County Council this week unanimously approved an ordinance allowing fire districts to collect development impact fees. Read story

Fire vehicles sit outside East County Fire and Rescue Station 91, just north of Camas city limits, in 2020. The fire district, which serves rural areas north of Camas and Washougal, recently used proceeds from a property sale to repay a $770,000 bond and save taxpayers nearly $100,000 in interest payments.

East County Fire and Rescue district facing staffing and revenue woes, seeks levy ‘lid lift’

Fire vehicles sit outside East County Fire and Rescue Station 91, just north of Camas city limits, in 2020. The fire district, which serves rural areas north of Camas and Washougal, recently used proceeds from a property sale to repay a $770,000 bond and save taxpayers nearly $100,000 in interest payments.

February 20, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

East County Fire and Rescue leaders say they are facing staffing shortages, an aging vehicle fleet and a significant revenue shortfall that could lead to lower levels of service. Read story

The Vancouver Fire Department works to put out a fire at the Igloo Restaurant in Vancouver on March 13, 2017.

Fire officials caution about potential risks of lithium-ion batteries

The Vancouver Fire Department works to put out a fire at the Igloo Restaurant in Vancouver on March 13, 2017.

February 19, 2024, 5:39pm Clark County News

To recognize National Battery Day, fire officials are cautioning people about the potential risks linked with lithium-ion batteries, which are frequently found in cellphones, laptops, smoke alarms and electric vehicles. Read story

The sun sets over the Nakia Creek Fire.

DNR purchases Kalama fire station to serve as wildfire-fighting base after Larch closure

The sun sets over the Nakia Creek Fire.

February 7, 2024, 8:07pm Clark County News

The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved the purchase of a 1.03-acre site 5 miles east of Kalama as a base for fighting wildfires in Southwest Washington. Read story

Voters to decide commissioners for Clark County fire district boards

October 26, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Voters will decide Nov. 7 who will serve as commissioners on several Clark County fire district boards. Read story

A former Clark County Fire District 6 firefighter has filed a federal lawsuit against the agency alleging a hostile work environment and racial discrimination. The suit names Fire Chief Kristan Maurer, here in July in front of a new fire engine.

Ex-firefighter sues Clark County Fire District 6 for racial discrimination

A former Clark County Fire District 6 firefighter has filed a federal lawsuit against the agency alleging a hostile work environment and racial discrimination. The suit names Fire Chief Kristan Maurer, here in July in front of a new fire engine.

September 21, 2023, 6:51pm Clark County News

A Black man who is a former Clark County Fire District 6 firefighter alleges a white recruit sneaked up behind him, placed a noose around his neck and acted out a lynching during a knot-tying training in June 2022. Read story