Douglas County Fire District #1 Association

09/12/2026

Breakfast is served...

Come on down to Pioneer Park in Waterville for the last Pancake Feed of the season. Then hang out in the park for the last Farmers Market of the year. Music, vendors, and kid zone. Should be a great day!

09/11/2026

08/19/2026

Our local Fire District was recently awarded 200 packets of DripDrop Oral Rehydration Solution designed to treat and prevent dehydration quickly and efficiently. Thank you David Larson for all your time and effort researching and applying for all the grants and a special thank you goes out to the National Volunteer Fire Council for helping make sure our firefighters have what they need to stay at their peak performance!

08/19/2026

Drill night Pool party...not quite, but drafting practice yes. Douglas Co. Fire District #1 covers just under 500 square miles. With limited apparatus and manpower covering that area, being able to draft from any water source is an important skill to learn and refresh.

We would like to recognize the hard working Volunteer Firefighters of DCFD #1 and those across the globe who continue to show up for training and calls throughout the year. Our crew really makes a difference in our local communities and we're grateful for their time and dedication.

Happy National Volunteer Firefighter Recognition Day!!

08/07/2026

😷 Need an N95 mask?

Free N95 masks are available at participating local libraries throughout Chelan and Douglas counties while supplies last. If you must be outdoors during smoky conditions, a properly fitted N95 mask can help reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke. Masks should fit snugly to be effective, and anyone with heart or lung conditions should check with their healthcare provider before use.

➡Learn more and find a distribution location here: https://www.cdhd.wa.gov/wildfire-smoke -76febb3aacc1ede40445c85e61c235060db502216796a2f842e64672247e73ab.



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😷 ¿Necesita una mascarilla N95?

Hay mascarillas N95 gratuitas disponibles en bibliotecas locales participantes de los condados de Chelan y Douglas, hasta agotar existencias. Si debe estar al aire libre en condiciones de humo, una mascarilla N95 bien ajustada puede ayudar a reducir su exposición al humo de incendios forestales. Para ser efectivas, las mascarillas deben quedar bien ajustadas al rostro; las personas con afecciones cardíacas o pulmonares deben consultar a su proveedor de atención médica antes de usarlas.

➡Obtenga más información y encuentre un punto de distribución aquí: https://www.cdhd.wa.gov/wildfire-smoke -76febb3aacc1ede40445c85e61c235060db502216796a2f842e64672247e73ab.

08/06/2026

North Central Washington physician Bindu Nayak, MD, on five simple steps to protect yourself and your family during a wildfire smoke episode. Produced in 2026 by the Washington State Medical Association for its Your Care Is at Our Core campaign. Learn more at wsma.org/your-care-is-at-our-core and ws...

08/06/2026

We would like to thank all neighboring departments that answered the call for assistance during yesterday's wheat fire. Without your support this fire would not have been contained so quickly.

From the farmer who selflessly acted without pause offering up his tractor and disc, to amazing sack lunches donated and delivered by Knemeyers, and to the Volunteers of Douglas County Fire District #1, we are grateful for you as members of this community. You are the ones that really make a difference and set examples for others. Thank you for your hard work and sacrifice to keep our communities safe.

We're grateful no injuries occurred during the event but are saddened by the loss of such vital equipment during this critical time of harvest for this family. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

As we move into the back half of the week, we would like to remind people that we're moving into Red Flag type conditions. Please be extremely careful with equipment and anything that has the potential to produce enough heat to start combustion. Accidents can and do happen, so be as prepared as you can with fire extinguishers, shovels, or sources of water. Our resources are thin and our Volunteers also work regular jobs slowing response times. Also, responding to continuous calls on top of work can start to wear them down over time.

Another difficulty we and other districts are working through is locating or spotting fires early in the low visibility, due to heavy smoke. If you see something please report it as quickly as possible. If we all do our part, we can hopefully prevent the catastrophic events like those affecting our neighboring communities. Please keep them in your thoughts as well.

Thank you again and be safe out there!

08/01/2026

JUST IN: RARE HIGHEST POSSIBLE EXTREME FIRE RISK🚨expanded across parts of Washington and now Oregon on Saturday! The risk is driven by wind gusts exceeding 50 mph in spots paired with historically dry fuels. This will lead to explosive fire growth for existing and new-start fires in the Columbia Basin. Saturday is not your typical fire risk. This is high-impact and life-threatening and PDS Fire Weather Warnings are in effect. Make sure you have your go-bag ready in case you're told to evacuate and make sure you do not leave your pets behind🔥

As we prepare for this extreme weather event we want to remind our local community members to please use extreme caution, especially with machinery and equipment.

Here are some ways to minimize the potential of new fire starts-

*Take the day off from mowing your field.
*If you're traveling, make sure your tow chains are secured and not dragging.
*Perhaps shut down the combines when the winds arrive and prep those seed drills. This years crop would sure look better in the bins. *Don't grind or weld in the field.
*And absolutely NO camp fires or outdoor burning.

Fire departments across the state have been working around the clock to slow the current fires, and resources are thin. Let's work together to minimize the risk of starting new fires.

Thank you all for doing your part!

08/01/2026

Free Swim, Free Hotdogs, Firetrucks, Ambulances, Lifeflight, Douglas County Sheriff's, East Wenatchee PD, Chelan Co. Corrections, Health District and more!
Come on down for the evening!!

02/27/2026

TRAVEL ALERT: If you are planning to travel to Wenatchee via Highway 2 through Orondo, be informed that the highway is closed due to an accident. This closure could last for an extended period.

***Please keep away from the area to allow emergency responders to work safely.***

Please choose the alternative route over Badger Mountain if possible.