Lid Lift 2022 Voter Information

Prop #1 Fire Lid Lift Maintain, Enhance, Improve On the November 8, 2022 ballot, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is requesting to lift the cap on the existing property tax levy rate. This “lid lift” will restore the levy rate to $1.35 per thousand from $0.97 per thousand in 2023, with up to a 5% annual … Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About C2FR Car Seats Code Violations Emergency Response Employment/Volunteer Public Outreach Outdoor Burning Records and Billing About Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue How many fire stations are there in the district? We have 5 stations: Station 21 is Kelso, Station 22 is Bakers Corner, Station 23 is Columbia Heights, Station 24 is … Read more

Facility Rental

Facility Rental Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue currently has two rooms available for public meetings or private events at our headaquarters station located at 701 Vine St in Kelso. Our Conference Room can comfortably hold less than 10 people. There is a table and chairs available and a restroom in the lobby. There is not … Read more

Bond Update

2016 Capital Improvements Bond Updates April 6, 2020 Lexington Station 25 is completed and open! March 14, 2020 Bakers Corner Station 22 is completed and open! July 2019 Update Construction continues! Both stations are being framed and are having utilities roughed-in. Expected completion dates are still on track for January/February of 2020. Please read this … Read more

Medical Records Release

Medical Records Release Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue takes the security of your medical records and private information seriously. It is our business to ensure that your protected health information is maintained responsibly. Medical records are not public information (as fire reports are), even though Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is a public entity. Patient … Read more

Public Records Request

Public Records Request Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is committed to providing the public full access to public records in accordance with the Washington State Public Records Act (PRA), referenced in RCW Chapter 42.56, under guidance from the Washington Office of the Attorney General. The intent of the law is to provide the public with … Read more