West Klickitat Regional Fire Authority Volunteer Fire Department

The White Salmon Volunteer Fire Department has been combined with Fire District #3 to create the new West Klickitat Regional Fire Authority that is responsible for the care of the City of White Salmon and District #3. The local fire departments respond to about 75 calls per year, including structure fires, brush fires, car fires, rescues, car accidents, downed power lines, medical assists, and much more. The department trains weekly to prepare for emergency situations. Drills include “burn-to-learns” (controlled burns), vehicle extrication, ladders and roof operations, interior attack, exterior suppression, communications, SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) use, and first aid/CPR. These pictures show the White Salmon, Bingen, and District #3 fire departments on calls and doing drills.

Burn permits can be obtained from Fire Chief Wes Long, chief@westklickitatfire.gov.

For more information about the West District Fire Authority, please visit their website: West Klickitat Regional Fire Authority