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Engines

  • A red fire engine with a black top is parked in front of a fire station.

    E06 is a 2018 Pierce Impel purchased new in 2018 with funding from the 2016 voter approved bond. It has a 750 gallon water tank and a 1500 gallon per minute pump. It is named for Chief Dave LaFave.

  • A red fire engine with a white top is parked in front of a fire station. The engine has the words "Proudly serving the citiznes of our communities" on the rear door and "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue on the middle back panel. The station features a large red "25" on the side of the building.

    E04 is a 2007 Pierce Contender purchased used from Arrow Manufacturing in 2011. It has a 500 gallon water tank and a 1500 gallon per minute pump. It is named for Ward "Roy" Cliffton, an early Baker's Corner volunteer.

  • A fire truck is parked in on pavement in front of a grassy area and a blue sky with white clouds. The engine is backlit by the sun and features the words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" on the side.

    E01 is a 2003 Pierce Quantum that we purchased new. It has a 750 gallon water tank and a 1500 gallon per minute pump. It is named the "Chief Baxter" for Fire Chief Dan Baxter.

  • A red fire engine with a white stripe is parked in front of a fire station.

    E17 is a 1997 Pierce FL70. It was purchased new in 1997, and it is named the "Russell K" for a charter member of the Columbia Heights Volunteer station.

  • E07 is a 2025 Pierce Impel purchased new in 2025. It has a 750 gallon water tank and a 1500 gallon per minute pump.

Ambulances

  • AC11 is a 2025 Ford E450

  • A red ambulance with a black top and black stripe is parked in front of a fire station. The words Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue appear on the side of the ambulance, and a US flag flies above the station.

    AC10 is a 2022 Ford E450. This ambulance is a new chassis mounted with the box from our former ambulance AC03.

  • A red ambulance with a black top and black stripe is parked in front of a fire station. The words Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue appear on the side of the ambulance.

    AC09 is a 2022 Ford E450 ambulance.

  • A red ambulance with a black top and black stripe is parked in front of a blue sky and backlit by the sun. The words Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue appear on the side of the ambulance.

    AC08 is a 2019 Ford E450 ambulance.

  • A red ambulance with a black top and black stripe is parked in front of a fire station. The words Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue appear on the side of the ambulance, and a US flag flies above the station.

    AC07 is a 2018 Ford E450 ambulance.

Wildland Engines

  • A fire station pickup truck with boxes and tools mounted on the back is parked in front of a fire station. The word "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the driver door of the truck.

    P15 is a 2021 Ford F550 Supercab. It was purchased new from Columbia Ford. It has a 300 gallon water tank and a 120 gallon per minute wildland firefighting pump.

  • A fire station pickup truck with boxes and tools mounted on the back is parked in front of a fire station. The word "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the driver door of the truck.

    P09 is a 2006 Ford F550 purchased new from Frontier Ford. The compartments on the back of this vehicle were repurposed from a previous vehicle. It has a 400 gallon water tank and a 120 gallon per minute wildland firefighting pump.

  • A fire station pickup truck with boxes and tools mounted on the back is parked in front of a fire station. The word "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the driver door of the truck.

    P07 is a 2006 Ford F550. It was purchased new from Frontier Ford. It has a 225 gallon tank and a 20 gallon per minute wildland firefighting pump.

Water Tenders

  • A water tender is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Resuce" are on the side of the water tank.

    T01 is a 2002 International Water Tender. The chassis was purchased from Brattain International and the body was purchased from Western States. It has a 3000 gallon water tank and a 500 gallon per minute water pump. It is named "Big Water Bob" for Chief Bob Bergreen.

  • A water tender is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Resuce" are on the side of the water tank. A large red "25" is on the side of the fire station wall.

    T02 is a 2006 International 4400 Water Tender. The tank was purchased from Randco Tanks in 2012. The chassis was purchased from Advanced Excavating Specialists in 2013 and the apparatus was built by Mechanics Dirk Carner and David Green in our shop. It has an 1800 gallon tank and a 750 gallon per minute pump.

  • A water tender is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Resuce" are on the side of the water tank.

    T03 is a 2010 Peterbilt 348 Water Tender. The chassis was purchased used from Diesel Depot in 2016 and the tank was purchased new from Randco Tanks in 2017. It was built by Mechanics Dirk Carner and David Green in our shop. It has a 3000 gallon water tank and a 500 gallon per minute pump. This tender is named for Assistant Chief Alan Headley.

Command Vehicles

  • A red pickup with a black top is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the front door of the truck.

    P12 is a 2018 Ford F150 purchased new from Columbia Ford. It is used as a Chief apparatus.

  • A red pickup with a black top is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the front door of the truck.

    P14 is a 2020 Ford F150 purchased new. It is used as a Battalion Chief apparatus.

  • A red pickup with a black top is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the front door of the truck.

    P16 is a 2023 Ford F150 purchased new. It is used as a Battalion Chief apparatus.

  • A red pickup with a black top is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the front door of the truck.

    P17 is a 2023 Ford F150 purchased new. It is used as a Chief apparatus.

  • P18 is a 2024 Ford F150 purchased new. It Is used as a Chief apparatus.

Specialty Vehicles

  • A fire department box truck is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the side of the truck.

    HM2, our hazardous materials response vehicle is a 2006 Fireghtliner. It was purchased in 2012 from Beverage Body and Trailer Service using funding from a federal grant. It also responds to large incidents as a command station and fire investigations.

  • A fire department ladder truck is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the front door of the truck.

    L01 is a 2014 Pierce Quantum Quint. It was purchased from Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus in 2019 with funding from the 2016 voter approved bond. It has a 105' rear mounted ladder, a 500 gallon water tank, and a 2000 gallon per minute pump. It is named for Battalion Chief Mike Zainfeld.

  • P19 is a 2025 Ford F-350. When it is equipped with a slip in wildland pump, it can function as a wildland brush unit to boost our fleet during the busy wildland season. During other times of the year, it is a versatile utility truck.

Staff Vehicles

  • A white fire department SUV is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the front door of the SUV.

    C02 is a 2013 Ford Explored purchased new from Columbia Ford in 2013.

  • A white fire department SUV is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the front door of the SUV.

    C08 is a 2012 Chevorlet Tahoe purchased new from Bud Clary.

  • A red fire department pickup is parked in front of a fire station.

    P05 is a 2006 Ford F250 Extended Cab. It was purchased new from Frontier Ford. In 2017, we purchased a slip in unit to convert it into a brush unit as needed in the summer months.

  • A while fire department pickup is parked in front of a fire station. The words "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the panel above the rear tire.

    P10 is a 2007 Ford Ranger XLT purchased new from Columbia Ford.

  • A red fire department pickup is parked in front of a fire station.

    P11 is a 2011 Ford F250 Extended Cab purchased new from Columbia Ford. It is nicknamed the "Prime Mover" since it is the primary vehicle for moving department trailers.

  • A fire station pickup truck with boxes and tools mounted on the back is parked inside a fire station bay. The word "Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue" are on the driver door of the truck.

    P04 is a 2006 Ford F350 Extended Cab purchased new in 2006 from Frontier Ford.

  • P19 is a 2025 Ford F350. It can be converted to a wildland engine when a slip in tank and pump is added to the bed.

  • P20 is a 2025 Ford Ranger purchased new. It is used by the Fire Marshal's Office for conducting commercial fire inspections.

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