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Franklin County Fire Protection District #4 is comprised of approximately 30 Firefighters from our community, who are willing to train and perform duties for our emergency service department. The fire department has 3 stations with 1 Station Captain/Duty Officer for each station that responds to protect the life and property within the 180 sq. miles of our fire district, serving a current population of 3069. The 30 Firefighters from this department are involved in extensive training. from Fire Chief Steve Cooper and Safety Officer Michael Rattray.
Our District is Governed by 3 Fire Commissioners.
Franklin County Fire Commissioners Meetings are the 2nd Thursday.
of every month, unless a Special Meeting is called. Our next monthly meeting is our Open Public Budget Meeting scheduled for Thursday November 14, 2024, at 4:30 PM.
Meeting Agenda
Click box below for our current Agenda it
will be available 24hrs. before the meeting
Our Story
Franklin County Fire Protection District was formed April 6,1959 Resolution NO.9-59 and went into service on Friday March 10, 1963, in Basin City, WA. servicing a 150 square mile area at the time. The department serviced Blocks 19, 20, 21, 23 and parts of Block 11, 14., and 15. They started with a new red Fire Truck, the Fire Station and 16 Volunteers. James Randle was appointed the new Fire Chief. It was Governed by 3 Fire Commissioners Ed Danz, Nels Allison, and Ervin Easterday who all helped in forming the district in 1960, where acquisitions were made through $24,000.00 in Bonds and 6,000.00 in Coupon Warrants.
Meetings are held at the Basin City Firehall Chet's Training Room
6725 Rd. 170 Basin City, WA.
All Meetings are Open to the Public
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