Centralia Fire/EMS

This account is managed by the Public Information Officer of the Riverside Fire Authority in Centralia, WA.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

On February 9th, we are asking voters to approve a continuation of our Emergency Medical Services Levy.
Information about the levy and the programs that are funded by it can be found at: https://t.co/i1z3dwCGWl

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

We are currently accepting applications to fill four new openings for the position of Firefighter/EMT.
Limited to the first 40 qualified application packets that are received by 5PM on Nov. 6.

Please visit the “Employment” section of our web page at: https://t.co/edgVSzqG88

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

Our crews responded to a residential fire, threatening two nearby residences this morning at 1015 W. Main St.
The only occupant, a male subject, evacuated without injury. No injuries to fire fighters.
Cause is under investigation.
Pics courtesy of Centralia PD.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

We are currently seeking exceptional and qualified candidates to fill a vacancy in our organization for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Entry-level and Lateral-Entry options are available.
Visit https://t.co/RzxyrDgBPB to learn more.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

We’re currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic.
Information and minimum qualification requirements may be found by visiting our website at: https://t.co/RzxyrDgBPB

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

Last night, crews extinguished a fire burning in the attic space of a single family residence in the 700 block of S. Pearl St in Centralia.
Family of four evacuated without injuries. Cause under investigation.
No injuries to crews.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

We pause today in reflection, remembrance and appreciation of all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
We are grateful.
#MemorialDay2020

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

We are seeking qualified individuals to hire for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Entry level and lateral entry opportunities are available.
To learn more, please visit:
https://t.co/RzxyrDgBPB

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

Crews successfully extinguished a chimney fire this early afternoon at a single family residence in the 1700 Blk of N. Tower in Centralia.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

Thank you to the Olympia Distilling Company of Tumwater, WA for their donation of 30 bottles of hand sanitizer.

Interesting to note that the company received special permission from Pabst Brewing to use the Olympia Beer logo on this special bottles for first-responders.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic Ariss for successfully completing his first-year career probationary training requirements.
This morning, he’s embarking on his second year of service to the citizens of the greater Centralia area.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedics Edmonds and Hill for successfully completing their first-year career probationary training requirements.
This morning, they recited the oath of service and received their badges.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

We are continually sending our thoughts and prayers to the family of @wastatepatrol Trooper Justin Schaffer #646.

We also extend our thoughts to our extended family of local law enforcement officers during this difficult time.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of WSP trooper, Justin Schaffer.
We also would like to extend our condolences to our entire local law enforcement community.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

This means we are increasing the amount of personal protective equipment we will be wearing when responding to patients with respiratory complaints and we are discontinuing all planned and non-essential public interaction.
For more specifics, please see the graphic.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

In accordance with the Lewis County EMS COVID-19 Containment/Protection Strategy,
we are notifying our customers that we have increased our strategy to the level of “Elevated Risk”. This is based on the increased diagnosis of COVID-19 in the region. (cont)

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The child who escaped was 12 years old.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

Occupied residential fire this morning on Kulien Ave.
One child home at the time of fire escaped to the roof from a second story window after being awoken by smoke. He was assisted down by a neighbor. Family dog was rescued from building and is in good condition.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

Unfortunately, the family’s cat perished. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The family is being assisted by the Red Cross. No injuries to fire fighters.

[Centralia Fire/EMS @RFA_PIO]

Assistant Fire Chief / Fire Marshal, Richard Mack, retired from service today after 32 years serving our community.
Thank you, Chief Mack for your dedication and leadership; enjoy a well-deserved retirement!