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East County Fire & Rescue

Mountain Tops offers an exercise program for young adults with developmental disabilities in Clark County

April 22, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Health

On one of the warmest, sunniest days so far this year, the Lacamas Heritage Trail in Camas teemed with joggers, dog walkers and people shaking off winter with a stroll… Read story

Clark County fire officials say they’re ready for wildfire season despite chaos at federal, state levels

April 5, 2025, 6:10am Clark County News

Local fire officials say they are ready for the upcoming wildfire season that typically runs from June through October, despite potential state and federal cuts. Read story

East County Fire and Rescue names new fire chief

December 21, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

East County Fire and Rescue’s new chief has been a firefighter for two decades, but he views himself as a teacher as much as anything else. Read story

Ed Hartin

East County Fire and Rescue Chief Hartin to retire after 50 year career

Ed Hartin

September 17, 2024, 1:53pm Clark County News

Ed Hartin, the chief of East County Fire and Rescue, will retire at the end of this year. Read story

Clark County Fire District 6 Fire Chief Kristan Maurer stands in front of a new fire engine July 13 at Station 62.

All Clark County fire, EMS levies passing in initial returns

Clark County Fire District 6 Fire Chief Kristan Maurer stands in front of a new fire engine July 13 at Station 62.

August 6, 2024, 10:25pm Clark County News

Voters approved a slew of bonds and levies for some of Clark County’s rural fire and emergency medical service agencies, according to primary election results released Tuesday. Read story

Response to this July 5 house fire outside Camas was delayed by issues with gate access. Fire chiefs in Clark County say there are options to help firefighters and emergency responders get access.

Lack of gate access slowed response to Clark County house fire; fire chiefs say planning can prevent delays

Response to this July 5 house fire outside Camas was delayed by issues with gate access. Fire chiefs in Clark County say there are options to help firefighters and emergency responders get access.

July 18, 2024, 4:44pm Clark County News

When a home is on fire or a loved one is having a medical emergency, every second counts. Read story

East County Fire and Rescue to hold Q&A sessions in Camas, Washougal ahead of primary

July 2, 2024, 6:05pm Clark County News

East County Fire and Rescue will host two Q&A sessions before its fire levy lid lift measure, Ballot Measure 5, appears on the Aug. 6 ballot. Read story

Silver Star Search and Rescue medical officer Jeff Berner, right, and board member Tom Nichols look at the front of East County Fire and Rescue’s Station 92 on May 13.

Silver Star Search and Rescue personnel settle into East County Fire and Rescue’s Station 92

Silver Star Search and Rescue medical officer Jeff Berner, right, and board member Tom Nichols look at the front of East County Fire and Rescue’s Station 92 on May 13.

May 18, 2024, 6:10am Clark County News

Silver Star Search and Rescue is settling into its new home north of Camas and Washougal. Read story

East County Fire and Rescue seeks pro, con committee helpers

April 3, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

East County Fire and Rescue is seeking volunteers for pro and con committees for its levy lid lift ballot proposition. The fire district is putting a proposition on the Aug. 6 ballot asking voters to restore its levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. The agency is taking names… Read story

Fire vehicles sit outside East County Fire and Rescue Station 91, just north of Camas city limits, in 2020. The fire district, which serves rural areas north of Camas and Washougal, recently used proceeds from a property sale to repay a $770,000 bond and save taxpayers nearly $100,000 in interest payments.

East County Fire and Rescue district facing staffing and revenue woes, seeks levy ‘lid lift’

Fire vehicles sit outside East County Fire and Rescue Station 91, just north of Camas city limits, in 2020. The fire district, which serves rural areas north of Camas and Washougal, recently used proceeds from a property sale to repay a $770,000 bond and save taxpayers nearly $100,000 in interest payments.

February 20, 2024, 6:08am Clark County News

East County Fire and Rescue leaders say they are facing staffing shortages, an aging vehicle fleet and a significant revenue shortfall that could lead to lower levels of service. Read story