Proceeds will go to benefit several families in Ukraine For over 30 years, Clark County Fire District 3 has hosted an annual pancake breakfast in June during Hockinson Fun Days. After missing two years due to the pandemic, Fun Days and the pancake breakfast is back in-person! Fire District 3 will host an Open HouseContinue reading “Fire District 3’s Annual Pancake Breakfast is Back “
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Fire Danger Sign
We’re listening! Thanks to outreach from several Venersborg neighbors, the first fire danger sign has been installed on NE Risto Rd near NE Lehto Rd. We appreciate all of our community members wanting to make our area safer and reduce fire risk! The risk is LOW right now, but it is the perfect time toContinue reading “Fire Danger Sign”
Clark County Fire District 3 Welcome Five New Firefighters
Pictured left to right: James Clay, Taylor Nye, Billy Wherley, Andrey Kotov; Front: Kirk Meller District Says Thank You for Fire Levy Lid Lift BRUSH PRAIRIE, WA— Clark County Fire District 3 is sending a huge thank you to residents and business for personally and financially supporting the agency. Community support means five firefighters andContinue reading “Clark County Fire District 3 Welcome Five New Firefighters”
Call Volumes Increase 12.6% for Clark County Fire District 3
District Continues to Ask County Council for Impact Fees to Manage New Growth BRUSH PRAIRIE, WASH.— Call volumes increased 12.6% for Clark County Fire District 3 from 4,155 in 2020 to 4,713 in 2021. Emergency medical service accounted for almost 77.2% of all calls received, or 3,637 calls last year. Call volumes are highest duringContinue reading “Call Volumes Increase 12.6% for Clark County Fire District 3”
Clark County Fire District 3 Promotes Drone and Zalozh, Shoup as Fire Inspector
Clark County Fire District 3 promoted two staff members and introduced a new Fire Inspector this month. Chris Drone is the new Division Chief for Community Risk Reduction. Andrey Zalozh earned the title of Captain in addition to Firefighter/Paramedic. Dawson Shoup had a lateral move from Firefighter/EMT to Fire Inspector.“Fire District 3 is expected toContinue reading “Clark County Fire District 3 Promotes Drone and Zalozh, Shoup as Fire Inspector”
Fireworks
If you choose to ring in the New Year with fireworks, please use and dispose of them safely, and be considerate of your neighbors. Even though the fire risk is much lower at this time of year, vegetation and structures can still catch fire! Please keep a charged hose nearby, and a bucket of waterContinue reading “Fireworks”
Christmas Tree Recycle/Disposal
Be fire-safe and don’t let dry Christmas trees linger indoors. A few options for disposal can be found here: https://clark.wa.gov/public-health/cut-down-holiday-waste-recycling-christmas-trees
Clark County Fire District 3 and City of Battle Ground Tackle Growth Through Impact Fees
Clark County Fire District 3 is thanking the City of Battle Ground for approving a requested increase in the amount it collects in impact fees. These funds are used to offset capital costs, such as fire stations and emergency apparatus, associated with population growth and new development in the city limits. Fire District 3 isContinue reading “Clark County Fire District 3 and City of Battle Ground Tackle Growth Through Impact Fees”
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2021 Annual Toy & Food Drive
Through December 14 This holiday season, Fire District 3 is collecting non-perishable food items, toys, and gift cards for area families in need. If you’d like to donate, please drop off (or mail gift cards) to the Fire District by December 14. Cash donations can be made through GoFundMe. Drop-off/Mail: Station 31 in Hockinson –Continue reading “2021 Annual Toy & Food Drive”