Fire Department · Combination
Chelan County Fire Protection District 7
Chelan, WA · Chelan County
11 career staff and 41 volunteers across five stations; one station is staffed 24/7 by career personnel, the other four by volunteers.
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Department careers page ↗Chelan Fire & Rescue has served northeast Chelan County since 1926, growing into a combination department that blends career staff with a large volunteer force. Operating under Washington State Title 52, the district covers roughly 125 square miles stretching from the City of Chelan through Chelan Falls, Union Valley, the south and north Lake Chelan shorelines, the Chelan Airport, and Howard Flats up to the Okanogan County line.
The department runs a diverse fleet — structural and wildland engines, water tenders, a ladder truck, a heavy rescue/special operations unit, command vehicles, and a rescue boat for Lake Chelan water incidents — reflecting the range of hazards its crews face, from lakeside emergencies to backcountry wildland fire. An elected Board of Fire Commissioners sets policy while an appointed Fire Chief oversees day-to-day operations across five stations.
Call volume has grown alongside the Lake Chelan area's year-round and seasonal population, with the district responding to over 1,100 emergency calls in 2023 spanning fire suppression, EMS, extrication, hazmat, and technical rescue.
MissionOur mission is to enhance the quality of life and safety of our community by protecting lives and property through emergency response, education and prevention.
Chelan Fire & Rescue is a combination department: career firefighter and seasonal firefighter positions open periodically as staffing needs arise, while the district continuously recruits community members for its volunteer firefighter program. Volunteers respond to fire suppression, EMS, vehicle extrication, hazmat, and rescue calls alongside career staff.
Hiring process
- Download and complete the Volunteer Application Packet
- Submit application materials to the district office
- Career and seasonal firefighter openings are posted separately when available
How do I become a firefighter with Chelan Fire & Rescue?
Chelan Fire & Rescue is a combination department that hires career firefighters when positions open and continuously recruits volunteer firefighters. Interested applicants can download the Volunteer Application Packet from the district's employment page or watch for posted career and seasonal openings.
Does Chelan Fire & Rescue have volunteer opportunities?
Yes. The district actively recruits community members as volunteer firefighters to serve alongside career staff, responding to fire suppression, EMS, extrication, hazmat, and rescue calls.
What area does Chelan Fire & Rescue serve?
The district covers about 125 square miles in northeast Chelan County, Washington, including the City of Chelan, Chelan Falls, Union Valley, the south and north Lake Chelan shorelines, the Chelan Airport, and Howard Flats up to the Okanogan County line.
How many stations does Chelan Fire & Rescue operate?
Five stations: Station 71 in Chelan (232 E Wapato), Station 72 in Chelan Falls, Station 73 in Union Valley, Station 74 at the Chelan Airport, and Station 75 on the South Lake Shore. One station is staffed 24/7 by career personnel; the other four are staffed by volunteers.