HISTORY

• 1895 – City of Wenatchee Fire Department was established.

• 1942 – Douglas County Fire District 2 (DCFD2) was established.

• 1943 – Chelan County Fire District 1 (CCFD1) was established.

• 2015 – City of Wenatchee Fire Department annexed into CCFD1.

• 2022 – Wenatchee Valley Fire Department (WVFD) was established by merging CCFD1 and DCFD2 into a Regional Fire Authority.

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WVFD MISSION STATEMENT

• Our mission is to save lives and protect property.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY​

• We are accountable to our taxpayers, manage a balanced budget, and pass independent audits by the Washington State Auditor’s Office.

• We are currently seeking accreditation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

 

DEPLOYMENT PLAN

• We currently have seven staffed fire stations and three volunteer fire stations.

• We have approximately 120 members, which includes a combination of full-time and volunteer firefighters.

• We respond to over 6,200 emergency calls per year (17 calls per day).

 

AREA SERVED

• WVFD serves approximately 81,000 residents over 211 Square miles.

• We serve the communities of Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Rock Island, Malaga, and surrounding areas of Chelan and Douglas Counties.

 

SERVICES PROVIDED

• Fire Suppression

• Emergency Medical Services

• Special Operations: Water Rescue, Rope Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, and Hazardous Materials Response

• Fire Prevention: Inspections, Public Education, and Fire Investigations