Cowlitz County Fire District #5

Cowlitz County Fire District #5 is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Kalama, WA. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 382 Frontage RD, Kalama, WA, 98625.

360-673-2222

360-673-3389

PO Box PO Box 280

Mailing: Kalama, WA, 98625-0300

34 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

8

Volunteer Firefighters

21

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

5

Total Calls
907
Fire Calls
5%
EMS Calls
63.7%
Other Calls
31.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
8m 54s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Transport person
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (209 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
53m 40s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
5% (45 calls)
Total EMS Calls
63.7% (578 calls)
Total Other Calls
31.3% (284 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Transport person
Busiest Month
August (105 calls)
Busiest District
51H (591 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (209 calls)
Avg. Response Time
8m 54s
Avg. Call Duration
53m 40s
Avg. Personnel Responding
5.1
Mutual Aid Received
49
Mutual Aid Given
64