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

Published: 14 August 2021

AGENDA
Chelan Fire and Rescue
Wednesday, August 18, 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.

Roll Call:
Regular Meeting Call to Order:
Approve Agenda:
Public Comment:
Consent Agenda:
• Revenue and Expenditure Report: July 2021
• Payroll: June 22-July 26 Paid 08-05-2021 $185,214.54
• General Account Vouchers: Transactions #826 -834 for $6,407.28, #836-842 for $2,404.69, #857-885 for $18,108.58.
• Capital Account Vouchers: Transactions #855-856 & 961 for $4,735.18
• Minutes: July 28, 2021 and August 2, 2021
Fire Chief Report:
• 2021 Budget & Financial Report
• July Emergency Response Report / Operations / Community Risk Reduction / Apparatus Update
Assistant Chief Report:
• Volunteer Recruitment & Retention / Training
Firefighters Association Report:
Unfinished Business:
• 2021 Levy Lid Lift
• New Chief Hiring Process
• City of Chelan Fire Protection Services Contract – Update
• Station 75 Short Plat – Update
New Business:
• 2021 Operational Goals (August through December)
Special Events:
• Chelan Fire & Rescue Open House, October 2nd, 1000-1400, Station 71
• Washington Fire Commissioners Association Conference, October 20th 23rd, Tulalip Convention Center
Board for Volunteer Firefighters:
Public Comment:
Commissioner Comments:
Executive Session: None
Adjournment:

Written by Karla A Mendoza, Administrative Assistant, CFR

Published: 31 July 2021

On July 30, 2021 at 8:48 am, Chelan Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a brush fire at 16445 S. Lakeshore Rd.

The fire was reported to be 20 feet from a structure and on the uphill side of Lakeshore Rd.

First arriving units reported a ¼ acre brush fire that was moving upslope with zero wind. A 2nd alarm was called to provide more manpower.

Forest service and DNR resources also responded.

Fortunately, with no wind the crews were able to catch it within feet of being out of reach of the water stream.

The cause of the fire appears to be an accidental spark from an excavator track.

As this fire shows, in these conditions all it takes is a spark. Please be aware anytime you are near dry grass.

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

Published: 31 July 2021

Chelan Fire and Rescue
Special Meeting
Monday August 2nd, 2021 starting at 9:00a.m.
232 East Wapato, Chelan, WA
Public Announcement:
Chelan Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners have called a special meeting for Monday, August 2nd,2021 at 0900 a.m. at the fire station located at 232 East Wapato Ave.

AGENDA: Open Meeting 0900
New Business: Resolution 2021-03: Amendment to Resolution 2021-02.
Adjournment:

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

Published: 19 July 2021

AGENDA
Chelan Fire and Rescue
Wednesday, July 28, 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.

Roll Call:
Regular Meeting Call to Order:
Approve Agenda:
Public Comment:
Consent Agenda:
• Revenue and Expenditure Report: June 2021
• Payroll: May 25 to June 21, 2021 for $132,739.13 paid 07-05-2021
• General Account Vouchers: #13935584 - 1393586 for $4,421.53 / 1393587 – 1393596 for $3,251.37 / 1393597 - 1393616 for $16,821.19 / 1393617 - 1393624 for $3,051.05.
• Capital Account Vouchers: #17178 – 17180 for $1,102.71.
• Minutes: June 16, 2021
Fire Chief Report:
• 2021 Budget & Financial Report
• June Emergency Response Report / Operations / Community Risk Reduction / Apparatus Update
Assistant Chief Report:
• Volunteer Recruitment & Retention / Training
Firefighters Association Report:
Unfinished Business:
• 2021 Levy Lid Lift
• New Chief Hiring Process
• City of Chelan Fire Protection Services Contract – Update
• Station 75 Short Plat – Update
• SOG 230 – Marine Operations (DRAFT)
New Business:
• Review of 2021 Operational Goals
Special Events:
Board for Volunteer Firefighters:
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 Mark R. Donnell, Fire Chief, CCFD

Published: 16 July 2021

Google Maps Photo

On 7/15/21 at 8:39 am, crews from Chelan Fire & Rescue were dispatched to a reported 20x20 brush fire on Hidden Lane in Chelan.

Units arrived to find a ¼ acre, slow-moving fire in brush and grass.  Crews on scene were able to quickly contain and extinguish the fire within 3 minutes of arrival. 

Our ability to staff and respond rapidly to these types of incidents enables us to mitigate the fire problem before it can become a bigger issue.

Cause of this fire was believed to have been a spark from concrete chipping that was being done by the property owner.

Chelan Fire & Rescue would like to remind our community that our local fuels are extremely dry and we ask that property owners take all precautions to prevent the accidental start of wildfires.

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

Published: 14 July 2021

Public Announcement:

Chelan Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners have changed the date for the Regular Meeting in July to Wednesday, July 28, 2021 same time 3:00 p.m.

Written by Brandon Asher, CCFD

Published: 29 June 2021

CFR Photo

On 6-28-2021 at 2:43 pm Chelan Fire and Rescue and Chelan County Fire District #5 were dispatched for a report of a brush fire near 18820 S. Lakeshore Rd.

The fire was reported as torching trees and threatening a structure.  Due to the fire's distance from the stations and the extreme temperature working conditions, a 2^nd alarm was called. 

The DNR and Forest Service also assisted with sending multiple resources including a helicopter.

Luckily the winds stayed calm and the fire was at a wide spot along Lakeshore Road which helped keep it from spotting and racing up the hill before fire units arrived.

Units were able to quickly stop the fire progress and the 2^nd alarm resources were cancelled.  The Fire was held to just less than an acre. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation but there was a report of 7-10 popping noises in the area approximately 30 minutes before the fire started. 

Chelan Fire and Rescue encourages everyone to stay on the lake or stay indoors in air conditioning during this historic heat wave and to not do anything that could cause a spark. 

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

Published: 16 June 2021

AGENDA
Chelan Fire and Rescue
Wednesday, June 16, 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.

Roll Call:
Regular Meeting Call to Order:
Approve Agenda:
Public Comment:
Consent Agenda:
• Revenue and Expenditure Report: May 2021
• Payroll: April 22 to May 24, 2021 for $130,504.24 paid 06-04-2021
• General Account Vouchers: #554-563 for $10,603.98 / 567-582 for $7,611.92 / 596-598 for $ 7,787.41 / 599-612 for 8,757.27 / 627-633 For $1,979.41
• Capital Account Vouchers: #561 and 553 for $4,695.63 / 501-503 for $4,170.97 / 625-626 for $10,310.88
• Minutes: May 19 & 27, 2021
Fire Chief Report:
• Chief Donnell’s Retirement Announcement
• 2021 Budget & Financial Report
• April Emergency Response Report / Operations / Community Risk Reduction / Apparatus Update
Assistant Chief Report:
• Volunteer Recruitment & Retention / Training
Firefighters Association Report:
Unfinished Business:
• City of Chelan Fire Protection Services Contract – Update
• Station 75 Short Plat – Update
• 2020-2021 Annexations – Update
• SOG 230 – Marine Operations (DRAFT)/Marine 71 Staffing for Summer Season
New Business:
• 2021 Levy Lid Lift – Resolution 2021-02
• New Chief Search – Options for Consideration
Special Events:
• Thursday June 17th at 8:10 KOZI – Commissioners Moller, Jones, and Oules
• Tuesday, June 29, 2021 starts at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mellisoni Winery
Board for Volunteer Firefighters:
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: 12 June 2021

Public Announcement:

The Chelan Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners will all be in attendance for the monthly Community Connection on KOZI Radio,  Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 8:10 a.m.