Public Education

Proudly protecting life and property through preparation, prevention, education and response.

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue works closely with design professionals, contractors, building owners and managers to ensure compliance with fire codes and standards. Engineering activities include; pre-construction plans review, fire protection system review, consumer product data collection and fire code development. Education opportunities include; Station tours, school programs and public presentations. For more fire prevention information: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/


Smoke Alarms

Working smoke alarms save lives! No residence should be without working smoke alarms on every level of the home and outside each sleeping area.  Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue will provide and install smoke alarms, in an owner occupied home, if the homeowner is a senior citizen, disabled, or living on a fixed income. Personnel are also available to inspect and install resident purchased smoke alarms in any residence within fire district boundaries. For more information about smoke alarms go to http://www.usfa.fema.gov/campaigns/smokealarms/. For additional information contact our Community Risk Reduction office at (360) 887-1684.


Residential Fire Sprinklers

The most effective fire loss prevention and reduction measure for both life and property is the installation and maintenance of home fire sprinklers. Fire sprinkler systems offer the optimum level of fire safety because they control the fire immediately in the room of origin and help limit the spread of fire.  For more information go to http://www.usfa.fema.gov/campaigns/smokealarms/sprinklers/.


Driveway Gate & Building Key-Boxes

The Fire Department does not accept private keys or codes to gates or buildings. We use a controlled key system. For additional information contact our Community Risk Reduction office at (360) 887-1684. https://www.knoxbox.com/Products


Roads, Fire Lanes and Bridges

Road widths and surfaces are specified by the International Fire Code.  A link to the Clark County bridge code can be found below. https://www.clark.wa.gov/documents/answers-common-questions-about-private-bridges


Address Signs

Help us find you! Free address signs are available for rural residents of the Fire District. Call our office at (360) 887-4609 for more information.


Plans Review

The plans review process allows the Fire Marshal to work closely with design professionals, contractors, building owners and managers to ensure compliance with fire codes and standards.  If you are interested in a plan review, Click here


Station Tours

The Fire District is pleased to offer Fire Station tours for interested children’s and adult groups. During these tours the Firefighters remain on duty and may have to respond to emergency calls. Due to our many responsibilities, all tours must be requested 14 days before the desired tour date. This allows our Captains & Chiefs to determine if the tour will fit into the daily training schedule. One adult chaperone is required for every 6 children. Examples: 1-6 children one adult is required. 7-12 children two adults are required. 13-18 children three adults are required. 19-25 children four adults are required. No more than 25 children are allowed on any Station Tour. Groups of 30 or more need to use Fire Engine Visit Requests Form for visits to your location. If you are interested, please Fill out the Station Tour Form and email it to maureen.groat@clarkfr.org or call our office at (360) 887-4609 for more information.


Community Visits

The Fire District is pleased to offer fire engine visits for schools/organizations within the District boundaries. During these visits, the Firefighters remain on duty and may have to respond to emergency calls. Due to our many responsibilities, all visits must be requested 14 days before the desired visit date. This allows our Captains & Chiefs to determine whether the visit will fit into the daily training schedule. To request a school visit, Fill out the Engine Visit Form and email it to maureen.groat@clarkfr.org or call our office at (360) 887-4609 for more information.


Fire Escape Plans

The first step in escaping a fire in the home is to plan ahead. Together, family members should decide on an escape plan in the event of a fire in the home. For more information go to http://www.usfa.fema.gov/campaigns/smokealarms/escapeplans/.