by Richard Uhlhorn
Chief Brandon Asher reported that the department responded to 128 calls In June and that July was on a record pace.
“We had multiple fires which really tasked both Chelan and Douglas Counties,” said Asher. “So it was a busy June and we had a lot of help from everyone.”
Asher reported that Mayor McCardle said the meeting in Washington D.C. seeking funds from the Senate didn’t work out but she was hopeful that Representative Schier would secure some funding for the East Chelan Water Project.
Pioneer Fire activity:
Asher said, “We are not an official member of the team, but we are cooperating and helping out where we can.”
The Chelan Fire and Rescue’s Boat 71 is still attached to the Pioneer Fire and is 31 days in. “People are getting comfortable. Starting now, the boat will be working 24 hours a day.” Commissioner Russ Jones is captioning the boat on the night shift this week.
Brush Truck 73 is assigned to a Department of Natural Resources Strike Team. “It’s all local people on the team,” said Asher. The team is helping with structural assessments all around Manson. “We basically have a strike team in town.” Manson is providing one firefighter on Brush Truck No. 73.
Assistant Chief Report:
Assistant Chief Shawn Sherman reported that the department has gained one new volunteer and that over the month of June there were no retention losses.
He also reported that that the department will be holding a training drill next month with Manson at the Chelan location with a dinner afterwards.
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