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What do we do at the fire station when we’re not on an emergency call?
Today the crew at Lexington Station 25 is assembling a gear dryer. Purchased with a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant, this dryer helps our turnout gear dry in a couple hours instead of a couple days. This gets us ready to respond more quickly after a fire.
Firefighter Smith is pictured here installing the top bar.
You all deserve all the best equipment for all you do.
Today, we remember those who sacrificed so we could live in freedom.
This Memorial Day, we’re thankful for those who gave their lives while serving. And we’re thinking of those who have lost someone they love. Thank you for your sacrifice.
Our office will be closed today in rememberance.
Robert Brown, Driver Operator with Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue will be deploying to overseas this weekend. Master Sergeant Brown will serve as an Assistant Chief of Operations for United States Air Force fire.
Good luck Robert, and thank you for your service to our community and to our country!
Brown's family, his wife Jennifer and his three children, along with his Cowlitz 2 family, will miss him while he is serving our country. We wish him all the best, and look forward to his return.
Come home soon. Thank you for your service. God bless you & God bless America. 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
Stay safe and thank you so much for your service
Thank you for your service
Stay safe. Your family and community are proud of you .
Stay safe and thanks for your service 🙏
Thank you young man for all you do
Stay safe Brither!!
Stay Frosty Bro !!!
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Thank you for your service. Stay safe on your journey.
Thank you for your service!🇺🇸🏆
Thank you for your service Bobby Brown!
SURVIVOR OF A PROPANE EXPLOSION VISITS FIRST RESPONDERS TO GIVE THANKS
Kelso, WA- Doug Reid, 74, and his wife visited firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue Friday afternoon to show their gratitude for caring for him after he was blown out of his motorhome from a propane explosion the morning of May 1st. Firefighters were initially dispatched to investigate an audible explosion and black smoke in the area of Kingfisher Land and Sparrow Loop at Brook Hollow Park. Fire crews arrived on scene and extinguished the fire in the rear of the 19-foot Class C motorhome, secured the leaking propane bottle(s), and treated Doug for burns to both his arms. He was then transported by ambulance to Peace Health St. John’s Medical Center for further care.
Kyla Shoddy, a Cowlitz 2 volunteer and EMT, and her friend saw the explosion and Mr. Reid from the Coweeman Dike when they were jogging. They immediately responded to render aid to him, assess the scene, and call for help.
Mr. Reid and his wife delivered a specially made firefighter cake and some ice cream for the firefighters and two gift bags with cards to be delivered to Kyla for her and her friend. Mr. Reid is expected to make a full recovery.
Wow, so he’s doing pretty good. You quit coloring your hair. I almost didn’t recognize you. ❤️
MISSING MAN RESCUED BY FIREFIGHTERS AFTER BEING FOUND ALIVE IN HIS VEHICLE AT THE BOTTOM OF A RAVINE.
A 56 year old resident of Cowlitz County whom has been reported missing for 5 days was rescued this morning and flown to Southwest Washington Medical Center for his injuries.
Citizens in the 4900 block of Sunset Way called 911 at 0930 on the morning of May 21st to report they see tire tracks leaving the roadway and a small green truck at the bottom of the ravine. Units from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to the 911 call, Initially a Battalion Chief, Fire Engine and Ambulance responded along with the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s office. The vehicle had left the roadway and traveled 150’ down a steep heavily wooded ravine and came to rest at the bottom on its wheels. Residents in the area described the vehicle as one matching a man that was reported missing more than 5 days ago, Sheriff’s deputies confirmed the vehicle matched the description. Firefighters hiked down the hill through waist deep brush expecting the worst, but found the driver of the truck was still alive but severely injured and ill. Longview Fire Department was requested by the on scene Battalion Chief to assist with their rope rescue technicians sending two Fire Engines a Ladder Truck and a Battalion Chief, a rope system was set up to assist firefighters getting the patient up the steep hillside after he was extricated from his vehicle. Cowlitz 2 Firefighters transported the man by ambulance to meet a Lifeflight helicopter at a local school where they could land safely, he was flown to Peace Health Southwest to receive emergent care.
19 Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue and Longview Fire Department completed the rescue and had the man transferred to a helicopter in about one hour.
Fantastic work Cowlitz 2. Prayers for a full recovery for the rescued gentleman.
Great job on rescuing the gentleman And getting them up the cliff and choose the helicopter safe you guys are awesome keep up the good work
Well done, all involved including the rp.
Praying he is doing better
Thank you Cowlitz 2 for all you did to rescue this man.
C2F&R and Longview Fire nothing but exceptional. Wouldn’t expect anything less. Best wishes Dan and his family.
Thank you for your hard work!
You rescuers are just so awesome. God Bless you.