Written by Carol A. Kibler, Administrative Office Manager, Chelan Fire and Rescue

Published: 07 February 2019

A public service message from your local fire district

Safety Tips

• Have your home heating systems (including chimneys and vents) inspected and serviced annually by a trained service technician.
• Never use portable generators inside homes or garages, even if doors and windows are open. Use generators outside only, far away from the home.
• Never bring a charcoal grill into the house for heating or cooking. Do not barbeque in the garage.
• Never use a gas range or oven for heating.
• Open the fireplace damper before lighting a fire and keep it open until the ashes are cool. An open damper may help prevent build-up of poisonous gases inside the home.
• Install battery-operated CO alarms or CO alarms with battery backup in your home outside separate sleeping areas.
• Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion. If you suspect CO poisoning, get outside to fresh air immediately and then call 911.

Know the Symptoms

Because CO is odorless, colorless and otherwise undetectable to the human senses, people may not know that they are being exposed. The initial symptoms of low to moderate CO poisoning are similar to the flu (but without the fever). They include:

• Headache
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• High level CO poisoning results in progressively more severe symptoms, including:
• Mental confusion
• Vomiting
• Loss of muscular coordination
• Loss of consciousness
• Ultimately death

Symptom severity is related to both the CO level and the duration of exposure. For slowly developing residential CO problems, occupants and/or physicians can mistake mild to moderate CO poisoning symptoms for the flu, which sometimes results in tragic deaths. For rapidly developing, high level CO exposures (e.g. associated with use of generators in residential spaces), victims can rapidly become mentally confused and can lose muscle control without having first experienced milder symptoms, and they will likely die if not rescued.

Written by Faye Barker, CCFR

Published: 18 January 2019

Position Announcement: Administrative Assistant

Chelan Fire and Rescue (CFR) headquartered in Chelan, Washington, is currently accepting applications to fill a position of Administrative Assistant. This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with the front office to provide support for a variety of clerical functions across the District. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional conduct and be comfortable serving in a confidential position. Candidates can expect to work in an environment that is dynamic and service oriented. It is essential for the candidate to be highly skilled in administering and performing a variety of clerical and computer tasks. Excellent verbal and written skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to properly administer District policies and be highly customer service orientated.

At time of hire, must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license AND have passed a complete background investigation, driving record check, employment history verification, and reference confirmation.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range is between $37,368 and $41,520 DOE. In addition, there is an extensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision benefits as well as participation in the PERS Retirement Plan.

Application Packet

The following application packet is DUE no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, February 1, 2019.

• · Complete application from CFR website. (chelan7.com/operations/employment-volunteer/)
• · Resume. (three-page maximum including cover letter)
• · Personal and Professional References.
• · Answers to the following essay questions. (no more than 1 page each)

1. What is your experience working in a clerical position?
2. What is your experience working with a Fire/EMS organization and/or the public sector?
3. What are your current roles in the local community?

Selected candidates will move to the next stage of the process that may include a panel interview, skill testing and/or a Fire Chief Interview. The application packet may be hand delivered, mailed, or sent by private carrier (i.e., FEDEX, UPS, etc.). Please address your packet to: Chelan Fire and Rescue, Attn: Carol Kibler, 232 East Wapato Ave. / PO Box 1317 Chelan WA 98816. CHELAN FIRE AND RESCUE 232 East Wapato / PO Box 1317 Chelan, WA 98816 509.682.4476 / chelan7.com

Position Details

Description of District:

Located in Chelan, Washington, Chelan Fire and Rescue’s jurisdiction is located in Northeast Chelan County, covering 125 square miles around Lake Chelan and surrounding areas. With population of 3,500 in City Limits and 2,961 outside city of Chelan. A budget of $3.2 million currently allows 7 career, 65 volunteers and 6 administrative/support members to offer a full range of emergency services. These services include fire suppression, public education, technical rescue, hazardous materials, wildland–interface suppression, and full emergency medical services for basic life support responses. CFR provides emergency response services from 5 fire stations, one station staffed with 2 career 24/7. An administrative facility is located at our headquarters station 71 and serves as the district’s administrative office. On average, there are over 950 annual calls for service.

Qualifications/Requirements for the successful applicant include:

• · Must hold or be able to obtain a valid Washington driver's license.
• · Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• · Must be bondable and insurable.
• · Must be 18 and a high school or (GED) graduate
• · Desirable AA degree or two (2) years of experience in a clerical setting. A BA is preferred.

The applicant must have demonstrated experience, skills, and characteristics, which include:

• · High level of experience and enthusiasm to support the clerical functions of CFR District.
• · High level of professionalism, work ethic and trustworthiness to be assigned confidential work.
• · Ability to build and maintain effective working and interpersonal relationships with the community, District personnel, other public safety and political entities, and superiors.
• · Ability to support vision, goals, and objectives in accordance with department policy.
• · Demonstrated skills in clerical roles including being proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher.
• · Ability to function independently when assigned work by supervisor or chief officers.
• · Ability to trouble-shoot, problem-solve and identify issues as they arise.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• · The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• · There is a current job description in effect for this position.
• · Work days and hours; Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 40 hour work week with exception to overtime as approved.
• · Work is generally performed in an office environment, but may also require driving to other District facilities. Attending to issues that arise will occasionally require a flexible and varied schedule.
• · The ability to drive, lift 25 pounds, crawl under desk workstations, work in and around fire apparatus or

CHELAN FIRE AND RESCUE 232 East Wapato / PO Box 1317 Chelan, WA 98816 509.682.4476 / chelan7.com

sit or stand for extended periods of time is required.

• · Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• · The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office, but may vary greatly at other District facilities.

The application packet, must be received in its entirety no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, February 1, 2019. It may be hand delivered, mailed, or sent by private carrier (i.e., FEDEX, UPS, etc.). Please address your packet to:

Chelan Fire and Rescue

232 East Wapato / PO Box 1317

Chelan WA 98816

Written by Carol A. Kibler, Administrative Office Manager, Chelan Fire and Rescue

Published: 06 December 2018

AGENDA
Chelan Fire and Rescue
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 5:30 P.M.
232 East Wapato, Chelan, WA

Proposed Chelan Fire and Rescue agenda pending Board approval.

Flag Salute:
Call to Order:
Approve Agenda:
Public Comment:
Consent Agenda:
* Revenue and Expenditure Report: October 2018
* Payroll: $151,229.06 November 1-30, 2018 Paid: 12-05-2018
* Vouchers for November General Account: Vouchers #18454 – 18468 for $9,364.65; Vouchers #18469 – 18488 for $12,907.58; Vouchers #18489 – 18499 for $10,572.16; Vouchers 18500-18507 for $4,134.80.
* Vouchers for November Capital Account: Vouchers #17081 for $697.19.
* Minutes: November 14, 2018.
Fire Chief Report:
* 2018 Budget / Emergency Response Report / Facilities/Apparatus/Equipment
◦ Deputy Chief Operations Report: Operations / Fire Prevention / Public Education / Career Staff
◦ Assistance Chief of Volunteer Services: Volunteer Recruitment and Training / Volunteer Staff / Explores/Junior Firefighters
Firefighters Association Report:
Unfinished Business:
* Ladder 71
* Assistant to Firefighters Grant - SCBA
* Rescue Boat
New Business:
* 2019 Shift Staffing
* Hiring Process – Administrative Assistant
* Long Range Planning - Schedule Meeting
* Resolution 2018-07 – Commissioner Compensation Increase
* Change Board of Commissioner Meetings date and time
* Appoint Chairman of the Board and Secretary for 2019
Special Event:
* 12/18/2018, CFR Holiday Social - Station 71, 6-9
Board for Volunteer Firefighters
* Invoices & Accident Report
Commissioner Comments: No action to be taken.
Executive Session:
Adjournment:

Written by Carol A. Kibler, Administrative Office Manager, Chelan Fire and Rescue

Published: 29 November 2018

Commissioners Special Meeting

Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.

Agenda

            Flag Salute

Call to Order

Old Business

            Ladder 71 – Options

Adjournment

Written by Carol A. Kibler, CFR

Published: 03 August 2018

July 31, 2018 - Chelan Fire and Rescue responded Auto-Aid with Chelan County Fire District 8 to a reported smoke investigation in the area of 6710 Navarre Coulee Road.

The smoke investigation was up-graded to a brush fire near a residential house and other out buildings.

The first unit on scene reported a working brush fire near structures and that the fire had spotted across SR971 mid-slop. Both fires were wind driven.

A second alarm was requested and CWICC was notified bring additional resources from neighboring department, USFS, DNR, BLM and the State Mobe Strike Team that was staged in Entiat for the Cougar Creek Fire. Jurisdiction established a unified Command while ground resources were engaging both fire fronts.

Navarre Coulee was closed to emergency traffic only and a Level three evacuation was issued for those homes on the north side of Navarre Coulee between the fire and SR 97A. Level one evacuation notice were issued to those homes on Knapp Coulee.

The fire was turned over to DNR this morning and is still considered an active fire. Most local fire resources involved in the Initial fire attack have been released and returned to their district for some much need rest while DNR and strike Team resources have taken up their positions.

Written by Carol A. Kibler, CFR

Published: 25 July 2018

Chelan Fire and Rescue

Commissioners Workshop agenda:

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 @ 10:30 a.m.

Agenda:

Flag Salute:

Open Workshop

Long Range Planning Discussion:

• 2019 Staffing Model options.

Adjournment:

Written by Carol A. Kibler, CFR

Published: 06 July 2018

WORKSHOP AGENDA

Chelan Fire and Rescue

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 9:00 A.M.

232 East Wapato, Chelan, WA

 Flag Salute:

Open Workshop

 Long Range Planning Discussion:

• · Standards of coverage – expectations of response times and type of work performed to all calls.

• · Emergency Response Services

• · 2019 Staffing Model options.

• · Programing

• · Capital purchases
  • o Facilities
  • o Apparatus replacement
  • o Equipment replacement

• · Consider future Fire Levy Lid Lift  

Adjournment:

Written by Carol A. Kibler, CFR

Published: 06 July 2018

Proposed Chelan Fire and Rescue agenda pending Board approval.

Flag Salute:

Regular Meeting Call to Order:

Approve Agenda:

Public Comment:

Consent Agenda:

• · Revenue and Expenditure Report: April 2018
• · Payroll: $176,666.00 for June 1-30, 2018 Paid: 07-05-2018
• · Vouchers for June General Account: Vouchers #18100 – 18117 for $13,417.46; Vouchers #18118 – 18141 for $13,347.64; Vouchers #18142 – 18152 for $13,076.89; Vouchers #18153 – 18165 for $8,085.96.
• · Vouchers for June Capital Account: Vouchers #17056 for $318.60; Vouchers #17057 for $337.75; Vouchers #17058 – 17059 for $2,846.08.
• · Minutes: June 13 & 20, 2018

Fire Chief Report:

• · 2018 Budget / Emergency Response Report / Facilities/Apparatus/Equipment

• · Deputy Chief Operations Report: Operations / Fire Prevention / Public Education / Career Staff

• · Assistance Chief of Volunteer Services: Volunteer Recruitment and Training / Volunteer Staff / Explores/Junior Firefighters

Firefighters Association Report:

Unfinished Business:

• · Annexation Issues
• · LCCH EMS Interagency Agreement with CFR

New Business:

• · United States Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. AFSCME case.

Special Event:

• · Washington Fire Commissioners Conference 10-24, 26, 27-2018, Yakima Convention Center

Commissioner Comments: No action to be taken.

Executive Session: RCW 42.30.140 Contract, and wage benefit negotiations.

Adjournment:

Written by Carol A. Kibler, CFR

Published: 15 June 2018

Chelan Fire and Rescue

Commissioner Workshop

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Station 71 – 232 East Wapato, Chelan  

Agenda

Flag Salute

Open workshop

Long Range Plan Discussion

Adjournment