Health & Safety
Emergency response is inherently an unsafe profession, the health and safety section’s goal is to make the responders as safe as possible while still fulfilling the mission. There is more to just the emergency response aspect to health and safety, facilities, maintenance, training, policies and procedures all apply to making the crews able to respond. It also makes recommendations on the purchasing of new equipment and apparatus. The health and safety section isn’t there just for the emergency responders but all aspects of the district, (maintenance shop, fire prevention, administration) have a safe and healthy working environment.
The health and safety section works with both industry and government partners at all levels, internal, local, state and federal for the best risk management possible. We have had multiple Washington L&I consultations in order to maintain a safe working environment. We look towards not just being compliant but to exceed in health and safety for the members of Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue.
Cancer Reduction Initiatives
The Planning Section is supervised by Battalion Chief Cothren, under the direction of Deputy Chief Huff.
The Planning Section at Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is an administrative support team whose members primarily work traditional business hours to provide assistance to smooth department operation. The Deputy Fire Marshal fills a sworn position in the section, and a Fire Inspector, a Planning Support Specialist, and the Volunteer Coordniator fill civilian positions. Two administrative Support Specialists provide clerical support.Â
Employee Assitance Program
The Planning Section is supervised by Battalion Chief Cothren, under the direction of Deputy Chief Huff.
The Planning Section at Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is an administrative support team whose members primarily work traditional business hours to provide assistance to smooth department operation. The Deputy Fire Marshal fills a sworn position in the section, and a Fire Inspector, a Planning Support Specialist, and the Volunteer Coordniator fill civilian positions. Two administrative Support Specialists provide clerical support.Â
Peer Support Program
The Planning Section is supervised by Battalion Chief Cothren, under the direction of Deputy Chief Huff.
The Planning Section at Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is an administrative support team whose members primarily work traditional business hours to provide assistance to smooth department operation. The Deputy Fire Marshal fills a sworn position in the section, and a Fire Inspector, a Planning Support Specialist, and the Volunteer Coordniator fill civilian positions. Two administrative Support Specialists provide clerical support.Â