Okanogan FPD 16
P.O. Box 645
Tonasket, WA 98855-0645
While numbers vary over time, generally we have around 20 firefighters backed by 4 dispatchers, a safety officer, lookout and several heavy equipment personnel. As is common with fire districts some folks are filling multiple roles.
Wildland 5 wildland engines carrying 2500 gallons of water
Structural 3 Structural engines with 2250 gallons of water
Water tenders 2 waters tenders with 4200 gallons water.
Another vehicle is planned to be converted to
a 2600 gallong Tender. This may be completed in
2015.
Another leased water tender could be brought
into service for 3,000 gallons more.
Rescue Unit Also doubles as a wildland engine
Medical Aid unit 1 (with a second being readied for service)
Utility vehicle 1 Doubles as a second Medical Aid unit
These vehicles are distributed around the valley with firefighters to significantly decrease response times in emergencies.
The district purchased a 6 acre parcel of land on Bench Creek road (just off Aeneas Valley road). A fire station was completed in 2014 and work is beginning on getting power to to site.
During fire season we have water caches distributed around the Valley using landowner and district supplied tanks. The current estimate is around 7,000 gallons. In addition, a number of local water sources have been identified for drafting water.
While it may seem strange to list mutual aid as a resource it is in fact one of the largest resources we have. Should we experience a major fire we can request help from:
This page contains both the Fire District and Fire department resources.
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Okanogan FPD 16
P.O. Box 645
Tonasket, WA 98855-0645