Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue

Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Kelso, WA. Operating out of 7 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 701 Vine ST, Kelso, WA, 98626-2621.

360-578-5218

360-578-5220

Mailing: 701 Vine ST, Kelso, WA, 98626-2621

111 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

36

Volunteer Firefighters

60

Paid-Per-Call

7

Civilian & Support Staff

8

Total Calls
5,616
Fire Calls
3.4%
EMS Calls
63.5%
Other Calls
33%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 40s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1259 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
36m 34s

Call Summary

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

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3.4% (193 calls)
Total EMS Calls
63.5% (3,568 calls)
Total Other Calls
33% (1,855 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
July (576 calls)
Busiest District
21H (2,451 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (1259 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 40s
Avg. Call Duration
36m 34s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.2
Mutual Aid Received
73
Mutual Aid Given
294