Chelan County Fire District No. 1

Focus on Fire Safety: Children   Did you know that 50 percent of child fire deaths affect those under the age of 5? Escaping from a fire can be difficult for very young children because they generally lack the motor skills and mental capabilities needed to quickly escape a burning building. The U.S. Fire Administration provides fire prevention information to teach children and their caregivers about the dangers of fire. Protect your kids: install and maintain smoke … Read entire article »

Outdoor burning season is open from October 1 through May 31 in Chelan County. WA State Department of Ecology provides the following information, rules & regulations: Outdoor burning is banned in all Urban Growth Areas of Washington State. Not sure if you are in an Urban Growth area? Visit www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/aginfo/ugamaps.htm for maps of Washington’s Urban Growth Areas. If burning yard waste is banned in your area, or if you choose not to burn for health reasons, there are plenty of other ways to dispose of yard waste. These include: Chipping Composting Curbside pickup Community-wide or neighborhood cleanup days Taking your yard waste to a landfill More information about outdoor burning is available online at: www.ecy.wa.gov/BreatheTheDifference or by calling (509)575-2490 Things you should know before you do any outdoor burning: Burning in a burn barrel is illegal everywhere in Washington. You can burn … Read entire article »

  Join Our Team!  If you have an interest in serving your community by becoming a Volunteer Firefighter or if your Career goal is Firefighting, becoming a Volunteer Firefighter is a great way to get the training and experience you need.  We are currently accepting applications for the January recruit. Chelan County Fire District 1′s Recruit Academy begins January 2011. Not only can you join our team by becoming a Volunteer Firefighter, but there are numerous other ways … Read entire article »

Hiking is popular in NCW, for beginners and experts! From single day hikes to multi-day treks, the Cascade Range has something for everyone. However, before you take a hike, make sure you’re doing it right!   Plan Ahead Know your hiking area and the terrain. Research the area you plan to hike and try not to hike alone. Use your computer to find and print out maps of the area and the trails. Many outdoor retailers carry detailed trail maps, and … Read entire article »