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MESSAGE FROM LOCAL FIRE CHIEFS


We want to reach out and reassure our community members during this difficult time. Our agencies are coordinating with each other to provide you and your family with the highest level of care.

We are here for you if you need us. We are ready. We have trained for this, and have experience responding to infectious diseases and all other emergencies. Your financial support for emergency services makes this possible. And, for that, we are extremely grateful.

We must continue to do the business of a fire district in addition to responding to emergency calls. These meeting protocols have changed. Please visit our websites to learn how you can participate in our public meetings where we conduct business.

Benton County Fire District 1 – www.bentonone.org
Benton County Fire District 2 – www.bcfpd2.org
Benton County Fire District 4 – www.bcfd4.org
Benton County Fire District 5 – Call 1-509-786-2404 for meeting details.
Benton County Fire District 6 – www.bcfd6.com
Franklin County Fire District 3 - www.fcfd3.org
Walla Walla County Fire District 5 – www.wwcfd5.org
West Benton Fire and Rescue – www.westbentonfirerescue.org

Life is changing as we know it, but we will get through this crisis and emerge stronger for it. In the meantime, please stay home and reach out using modern technology to tell someone you care.

Sincerely,

Acting Chief Paul Carlyle, Benton County Fire District 4
Chief Lonnie Click, Benton County Fire District 1
Chief Ron Duncan, Benton County Fire District 2
Chief Mike Harris, Franklin County Fire District 3
Chief Seth Johnson, West Benton Fire Rescue
Chief George Moon, Benton County Fire District 5
Chief Mike Wickstrom, Walla Walla Fire District 5
Chief Rolland Watt, Benton County Fire District 6

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