Fire Station 28 - District Shop
- 2300 Parrott Way
- Kelso, WA 98626
Station 28, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue’s department shop, operates out of the city shops on Parrott Way. The station is staffed by two mechanics who maintain the department’s vehicles.
The shop maintains our 31 vehicle fleet. This includes regular manufacturer recommended service on the vehicles, diagnostics, repairs, and pump maintenance. They also service all of the generators, saws, hydraulic tools, compressors, and generators in the district.
The shop also does work for outside fire agencies through executed contracts for vehicle maintenance and repairs. The 2019 hourly rate for regular maintenance and repair is $100 in addition to parts. Emergency rates vary based on the situation. If your agency would like to contract with us for services, please call (360) 578-5218.
Station Staff
Lead Mechanic Dirk Carner started with Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue in January 1996. As the Lead Mechanic, he is responsible for maintaining all of the vehicles and equipment, oversight of all maintenance records, parts and inventory. He assists with procuring new equipment and he leads projects when we manufacture our own equipment. He has an Associate Degree in Diesel Technology, EVT certifications for Fire Apparatus and Ambulance, and ASE certifications in Automotive and Heavy Duty Truck.
Prior to working for Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue, Dirk worked for 18 years at a local trucking company.
Dirk Carner
Mechanic David Green started with Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue in 2008 as a volunteer firefighter and was hired as a mechanic in June 2009. He has an ASE certification in heavy trucks and EVT certifications in ambulance and fire apparatus. Prior to Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, he worked as a heavy truck mechanic for nine years.
