Fire Services near Coles Corner

Based on information from the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau, Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue Chief Dave Walker announced the District intends to purchase property closer to Highway 2 to improve fire and emergency services in the area. In mid-2020, the Rating Bureau advised the District that they would not be able to further improve LWFR’s rating until the emergency response distance was decreased on the portion of the Stevens Pass corridor that is within the District’s boundaries. After an exhaustive search, LWFR located a property that would meet our needs and has entered into negotiation with the owners. This property already has a structure that could be used to house fire apparatus. A recent appraisal of the property and the buyer’s asking price show the property would be a good investment. 

Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue recently paid off two fire engines that were purchased in 2010 and is financially in a position to begin the public process of scoping for a new facility at Station 93 and acquire the property adjacent to US 2. Chief Walker also announced that the Districts’ Board of Commissioners would be discussing these topics in upcoming meetings.