Written by Brandon Asher, CCFD

Published: 10 January 2022

On 1/8/22 at 11:32 pm, Chelan Fire and Rescue was dispatched for a reported fully-involved barn fire in the Swanson Gulch area.

Neighbors noticed the fire and alerted the homeowners who called 911.

Crews arrived to find a well-involved large shop with a full-size RV next to it.  The main fire building was quickly called a defensive fire and suppression efforts focused on protecting the RV from catching fire. 

Crews faced challenges with the fires remote location, snow conditions and lack of fire hydrants.

Crews from Chelan County Fire District #5 (Manson) and Douglas County Fire District #4 (Orondo) also assisted. In all, eleven firefighters responded and units were on scene till approximately 2:30 am.

Three goats that were in a pen attached to the structure were helped to safety by the homeowner. The shop was declared a total loss.

The fire is currently under investigation and appears to have been caused by an electrical issue.

Chelan Fire and Rescue would like to thank Manson and Orondo for their help in getting this fire under control.

Written by Karla A Mendoza , Administrative Assistant, CFR

Published: 18 December 2021

Chelan Fire and Rescue
Special Meeting
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021, starting at 10 a.m.
232 East Wapato, Chelan, WA

Public Announcement:

Chelan Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners have called a special meeting for Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Fire Station located at 232 East Wapato Ave.

AGENDA: Open Public Special Meeting 10 a.m.

Unfinished Business: Assistant Fire Chief Position

Adjournment:

Written by Carol A. Kibler, Administrative Office Manager, CFR

Published: 09 December 2021

AGENDA
Chelan Fire and Rescue
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 3:00 P.M.
232 East Wapato, Chelan, WA

The CFR Board of Commissioners will conduct the meeting in person at the fire station, you are welcome to join via Zoom. The public is welcome to join by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87284665516 Meeting ID: 872 8466 5516 or dial +1 253 215 8782

Proposed Chelan Fire and Rescue agenda pending Board approval.
Flag Salute
Roll Call:
Regular Meeting Call to Order:
Oath of Office: Russ Jones
Approve Agenda:
Public Comment:
Consent Agenda:
• Revenue and Expenditure Report: November 2021
• Payroll: October 26 to November 18, 2021 Payroll for $131,883.77 Paid 12-03-2021
• General Account Vouchers: 11-05-2021 for $3,975.47 #’s1346-1352; 11-12-2021 for $7,537.79 #’s 1370-1380; 11-19-2021 for $8,226.33 #’s 1409-1423.
• Capital Account Vouchers: 11-06-2021 For $17.02 #1353; 11-13-2021 for $2,276.74 #’s1381-1384; 11-20-2021 For $5,640.11 #’1424-1428.
• Minutes: November 10 and 17, 2021
Fire Chief Report: (Chief Donnell)
• 2021 Budget & Financial Report (November 2021 Financials if available)
• November Emergency Response Report / Operations / Community Risk Reduction / Apparatus Update
• End of Year Personnel Report
Firefighters Association Report (Dan Crandall)

Unfinished Business:
• Introduction of Lateral Firefighter new hire – Brandon Fogelson
• Fire Chief Contract – Board Approval
• 2022 Budget – Board Approval
• Assistant Fire Chief Position – Direction from Board
• 2021/2022 Annexations - Update
• City of Chelan Fire Protection Services Contract – Update
• Station 75 Short Plat – Update
• Feasibility Study Letter – Chelan County Fire District 5 and Lake Chelan EMS Update

New Business:

Special Events:
• KOZI – Community Connection December 16, 2021 @ 8:10 a.m. – Commissioner Moller/Chief Donnell

Board for Volunteer Firefighters:

Public Comment:

Commissioner Comments:

Executive Session:

Adjournment:

Written by Carol A. Kibler, Administrative Office Manager, CFR

Published: 24 November 2021

Public Announcement:

Chelan Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners have called for a Special Meeting Thursday December 2, 2021.

AGENDA:

Roll Call:

Call to Order at 10:00 a.m.

Executive Session:  RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee.

Adjournment

Written by Carol A. Kibler, Administrative Office Manager, CFR

Published: 12 November 2021

AGENDA
Chelan Fire and Rescue
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 3:00 P.M.
232 East Wapato, Chelan, WA

The CFR Board of Commissioners will conduct the meeting in person at the fire station, you are welcome to join via Zoom. The public is welcome to join by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87284665516 Meeting ID: 872 8466 5516 or dial +1 253 215 8782

Proposed Chelan Fire and Rescue agenda pending Board approval.

Flag Salute
Roll Call:
Regular Meeting Call to Order:
Approve Agenda:
Public Comment:

Consent Agenda:
• Revenue and Expenditure Report: August 2021, September 2021 and October 2021
• Payroll: 10-05-2021 $153,981.91 and 11-05-2021 $158,749.75
• General Account Vouchers: 09-02-2021 Transactions #1058 to 1080 for $13,157.65 / 09-10-2021 Transactions #1091 to 1103 for $8,139.99 / 09-17-2021 Transactions #1106 to 1125 for $9,275.14 / 09-24-
2021 Transactions #1149 to 1162 for $6,905.37. 10-01-2021 Transactions #1163-1171 for $4,934.23 / 10-15-21 Transactions #1245-1264 for $10,860.88 / 10-22-21 Transactions #1271-1280 for $10,152.78 / 10-29-21 Transactions 1303-1312 for $8,873.06.
• Capital Account Vouchers: 09-01-2021 Transactions #1051 to 1057 For $71,244.61 / 09-16-2021 Transactions #1104-1105 for $4,678.49 / 09-23-2021 Transaction #1148 for $2,415.09. 10-02-21 Transactions #1172-1175 for $4,314.40 / 10-16-21 Transactions #1265-1270 for $9,178.27 / 10-23-21 Transactions #1281 for $178.70 / 10-30-21 transactions #1313-1314 for $61,438.69.
• Minutes: September 15, 2021 / October 13, 2021

Fire Chief Report: (Report to be presented by Chief Asher)
• 2021 Budget & Financial Report (August, September, & October 2021 Financials)
• September/October Emergency Response Report / Operations / Community Risk Reduction / Apparatus Update
• Volunteer Recruitment & Retention / Training

Firefighters Association Report:

Unfinished Business:
• 2022 Budget
• Chief Succession Plan - Update
• City of Chelan Fire Protection Services Contract – Update
• Station 75 Short Plat – Update

New Business:
• Recognition – Volunteer Lieutenant Promotions and Member Service Awards (Chief Asher)
• Assistant Chief Hiring Process/Acting Assistant Chief
• SOG 124 Federal Grants – Approval by Board
• Resolution 2021-05 - Cancelled Warrants
• Resolution 2021-06 – Petty Cash Revolving Account
• Resolution 2021-07 – Property Tax Levy and Certification
• Resolution 2021-08 – Surplus Structural & Wildland PPE
• Out of state travel – Ladder 71 to Appleton, Wisconsin (October 15-18) and Fleet Manager to Appleton,
Wisconsin (December 6th-10th.)

Special Events:
• KOZI – Community Connection November 18, 2021 @ 8:25 a.m. – ALL 3 Commissioners to attend
• Holiday Social – Layla’s Tuesday November 30, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m.

Board for Volunteer Firefighters:
• Pension Retirement certifications – Johnny Synder

Public Comment:

Commissioner Comments:

Executive Session: RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee.

Adjournment:

Written by Carol A. Kibler, Administrative Office Manager, CFR

Published: 05 November 2021

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The Chelan Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners will be holding two public meetings to garner input from the public and discuss the Proposed 2022 Budget.

These meetings will be held on Wednesday, November 3^rd and Wednesday, November 10^th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Chelan Fire & Rescue Station 71 located at 232 E. Wapato Avenue in Chelan. 

These are open public meeting and we welcome your input either in person or via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81298102125

Meeting ID: 812 9810 2125

Dial by your location

        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

        Meeting ID: 812 9810 2125e contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

Written by Carol A. Kibler, Administrative Office Manager, CFR

Published: 20 October 2021

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

The Chelan Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners will be holding two public meetings to garner input from the public and discuss the Proposed 2022 Budget.

These meetings will be held on Wednesday, November 3^rd and Wednesday, November 10^th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Chelan Fire & Rescue Station 71 located at 232 E. Wapato Avenue in Chelan. 

These are open public meeting and we welcome your input either in person or via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81298102125

Meeting ID: 812 9810 2125

Dial by your location

        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

        Meeting ID: 812 9810 2125

We look forward to hearing from the community on the future of emergency service for Chelan.

Written by Mark R. Donnell, Fire Chief, CCFD

Published: 20 October 2021

Last night at 10:25 p.m. crews from Chelan Fire & Rescue were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 524 N. Markeson Street in Chelan.

First arriving crew was on scene at 22:28 and reported heavy flames and smoke coming from the rear of the structure and initiated a defensive fire attack.  

Residents of the house reported that 5 people were living there with 4 of those people in the residence at the time of the fire.  All were able to escape without injury.  Residents also reported that 2 dogs were also in the house and that one did not get out. 

Second alarm resources from Manson, Orondo, and Wenatchee were dispatched due to the number of exposures nearby and the difficulty in controlling this fire. 

Fire was contained at 12:49 a.m. and crews remained on scene to monitor the structure throughout the night. 

Residents of the structure were put in contact with Red Cross for shelter and assistance. 

A total of 11 apparatus and 24 personnel were on scene with no reported injuries. 

There is no estimate of total fire loss at this time and the cause of this fire is currently under investigation.

Written by Carol A. Kibler, Administrative Office Manager, CFR

Published: 08 October 2021

AGENDA
Chelan Fire and Rescue
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 3:00 P.M.
232 East Wapato, Chelan, WA

The CFR Board of Commissioners will conduct the meeting in person at the fire station, you are welcome to join via Zoom. The public is welcome to join by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87284665516 Meeting ID: 872 8466 5516 or
dial +1 253 215 8782

Proposed Chelan Fire and Rescue agenda pending Board approval.

Flag Salute
Roll Call:
Regular Meeting Call to Order:
Approve Agenda:
Public Comment:
Consent Agenda:
• Revenue and Expenditure Report: August 2021 (September unavailable due to early meeting)
• Payroll: 10-05-2021 $153,981.91
• General Account Vouchers: 09-02-2021 Transactions #1058 to 1080 for $13,157.65 / 09-10-2021 Transactions #1091 to 1103 for $8,139.99 / 09-17-2021 Transactions #1106 to 1125 for $9,275.14 / 09-24-2021 Transactions #1149 to 1162 for $6,905.37.
• Capital Account Vouchers: 09-01-2021 Transactions #1051 to 1057 For $71,244.61 / 09-16-2021 Transactions #1104-1105 for $4,678.49 / 09-23-2021 Transaction #1148 for $2,415.09.
• Minutes: September 15, 2021
Fire Chief Report:
• 2021 Budget & Financial Report (August 2021 Financials)
• September Emergency Response Report / Operations / Community Risk Reduction / Apparatus Update
Assistant Chief Report: (Report to be presented by Chief Donnell)
• Volunteer Recruitment & Retention / Training
Firefighters Association Report:
Unfinished Business:
• 2022 Budget
• 2021 Levy Lid Lift
• Chief Succession Plan - Update
• City of Chelan Fire Protection Services Contract – Update
• Station 75 Short Plat – Update
New Business:
• Resolution 2021-05 / Cancelled Warrants
• Out of state travel – Ladder delivery to Appleton, Wisconsin.
Special Events:
• KOZI – Community Connection October 14, 2021 @ 8:25 a.m. – Commissioner Oules
• Washington Fire Commissioners Association Conference, October 20th - 23rd, Tulalip Convention Center
• Veterans Day Parade (BBQ lunch @ Station 71) November 11, 2021 @ 1100
Board for Volunteer Firefighters: None
Public Comment:
Commissioner Comments:
Executive Session: None
Adjournment: