Regional Fire Authority

informational poster

The City of White Salmon and Fire District 3 are proposing the formation of a Regional Fire Authority. Ultimately, it's a decision that will be made by the voters. Below are materials that have been reviewed or created so far in the process. 

Informational Open Houses

Attend one of the below upcoming open house events to learn more about and ask questions regarding the proposal.

  • Monday, October 2, 7 pm: Husum Fire Hall (200 Husum St, Husum, WA 98623)
  • Tuesday, October 3, 7 pm: White Salmon Library (77 NE Wauna Ave, White Salmon, WA 98672)
  • Tuesday, October 10, 7 pm: Snowden Fire Hall (429 Snowden Road, White Salmon, WA 98672)

 

Community Discussion

 

Video Recording of June 1 Let's Talk Discussion

 

Meetings During the Process

 

June 21, 2022 Joint Meeting Discussion

April 19, 2023 Task Force Report

April 26, 2023 RFA Planning Committee Meeting

May 1, 2023 RFA Planning Committee Meeting

May 8, 2023 RFA Planning Committee Meeting

May 10, 2023 Joint WSCC & FD3 Meeting

June 12, 2023 RFA Planning Committee Meeting

June 28, 2023 Joint WSCC & FD3 Meeting

July 10, 2023 RFA Planning Committee Meeting

July 19, 2023 WSCC Discussion

July 24, 2023 WSCC Plan Adoption

 

Related News Coverage

 

Fighting fire with Firewise: Columbia River Gorge towns push for more wildfire safety practices

https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/sep/02/fighting-fire-with-firewise-columbia-river-gorge-towns-push-for-more-wildfire-safety-practices/

White Salmon City Council approves West Klickitat Regional Fire Authority plan

https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/free_news/white-salmon-city-council-approves-west-klickitat-regional-fire-authority-plan/article_81b66a88-2aa1-11ee-8cad-0f79588847d3.html

Planning committee delays vote on regional fire authority

https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/planning-committee-delays-vote-on-regional-fire-authority/article_ea6bfa00-f42a-11ed-ba38-63cafccff286.html

Task Force recommends combining White Salmon FD, Fire District 3 into one single entity

https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/task-force-recommends-combining-white-salmon-fd-fire-district-3-into-single-entity/article_6cf2b2fc-e922-11ed-9d01-c7103f5f0062.html