Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue

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The Cowlitz County seasonal burn ban is in effect July 15, and will continue through at least September 30th.
ALL burning of brush and yard debris is banned in Cowlitz County. All burn permits are rescinded.
Recreational fires are allowed if they follow the county guidelines.

[Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue @Cowlitz2Fire]

On February 28, from 8a to 4p, C2FR will be conducting a training burn in a donated structure on Ferncrest Rd.

The area will be crowded with fire apparatus, and there are no good public observation spots for this burn. Please avoid unnecessary travel in the area that day.

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Cowlitz 2 is hiring!
Applications for Lateral Firefighters are due 2/12/26 by 5pm.
Applications for Volunteer Coordinator are due 1/20/26 by 5pm.
Find the application and more information on our website under the apply tab!

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It's wet and windy outside, and there's lots more rain in the forecast. If you don't already have an emergency plan and supply cache, NOW is the time to get it ready.

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Join us on December 1st at 12pm at our Headquarters Station 21 on Vine St in Kelso for a push in ceremony for the new fire engine!

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Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is proud to support the work of the Cowlitz Professional Firefighters as they continue to serve the people of our communities.

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Get your First Aid & CPR card or your BLS Healthcare provider card at this hybrid class. Take the online portion of your course and bring the certificate to the hands on skills session to complete your certification.

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Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is very happy to announce that the District retains its Fire Protection Class (PC) Rating after the 2024 site visit and evaluation by the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau (WSRB).

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Our Barnes Transition to Kindergarten class had a great time at @Cowlitz2Fire today! Thank you Cowlitz 2 for all you do!!

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In October or 2024, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to 470 emergency calls for service. During October of 2023, we responded to 474 emergency calls.

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In April of 2024, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to 451 calls for emergency services. During April of 2023, we responded to 456 emergency calls.

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During March of 2024, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to 466 emergency calls for service. In March of 2023, C2FR responded to 463 emergency calls.

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In January of 2024, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to 435 emergency calls. In January of 2023, we responded to 485 emergency calls.

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Did you know that we respond to an average of 10 structure fires in our Fire District during December each year?

This holiday season, follow these tips to help keep your family and your home safe, and remember to practice your escape plan!

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In October of 2023, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to 472 emergency calls for service. Last year in October, we responded to 462 emergency calls.

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C2FR is updating staff portraits and apparatus photographs. We are looking for a photographer to visit our location on multiple occasions to take portraits and photographs. Please share this with any local photographers, or tag them!

For more info, call [phone].

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In August of 2023, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to 591 emergency calls for service. During August of 2022, we responded to 532 calls. So far this year, we are up approximately 150 calls over last year.

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September 11 Remembrance Event: 9/11/23 at 7am at the 9/11 Memorial, 701 Vine St, Kelso, WA.

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The ban on recreational fires in Cowlitz County and the City of Kelso has been lifted. The seasonal ban on outdoor burning remains in place.

Recreational fires are allowed as long as they follow the county guidelines found on our website.

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Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is recruiting lateral level Firefighter Paramedics. Find more info at our website: https://t.co/75qY5HesX8