Cle Elum Vol Firefighters Association

11/01/2026

10/29/2026

🎄❤️ Help Us Make the Holidays Magical for Local Kids! ❤️🎄

Dear Friends and Community Members,

For over 20 years, our county has come together to support Kittitas County Shop with a Cop and Firefighter, a special nonprofit program dedicated to bringing joy, hope, and holiday magic to children throughout our community. 🎁

Each December, local elementary schools select approximately 50 children to participate in this heartwarming experience. The day begins with a special breakfast prepared by firefighters at KVFR's Station 29. Then, accompanied by their first responder buddies, the children head to Bi-Mart for a shopping adventure of their own! 🛍️

Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and EMS providers come from all ends of our county to put on this special event.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, these children can purchase gifts for their family members, friends, and themselves, creating cherished memories that will last long after the holiday season. ❤️

🎁 Here’s how you can donate:

📬 By Mail:
Make checks payable to Kittitas County Shop with a Cop and Firefighter and mail to:
PO Box 981
Ellensburg, WA 98926

🚒 In Person:
Drop off donations at either location in Ellensburg:
• Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue Station — 400 E. Mountain View Avenue
• Ellensburg Police Department — 100 N. Pearl Street

💻 Online:
Donate through the PayPal Giving Fund:
https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4618488

Thank you for helping us continue this wonderful tradition and for making the holidays brighter for children right here in Kittitas County. Together, we can make a lasting difference, one child and one smile at a time! ❤️🎄

10/28/2026

Today and everyday, Thank You!

09/11/2026

In Remembrance of September 11, 2001

Today, we formally honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the countless families forever changed. We recognize the extraordinary courage of the first responders who acted without hesitation, confronting danger with unwavering duty. Though violent extremist organizations caused profound harm and loss of life, our nation’s resolve endured.

May this anniversary strengthen our commitment to unity, service, and the enduring promise to never forget.

08/28/2026

Apparently everything is “kinda chic” now… so we figured the fire department deserved one. 😂

But behind the jokes are some pretty incredible people.

The volunteers who leave dinner when the pager goes off.
The families who wait for them to come home.
The firefighters who train, respond, serve, teach, show up, and give their time to this community.
The neighboring agencies who answer the call alongside them.
And the generations of firefighters who came before.

Because being part of a fire service isn't just about responding to emergencies. It's about community, sacrifice, teamwork, tradition, and showing up for your neighbors.

So, in the spirit of the weird trends on the internet…

KINDA CHIC — Fire Department Edition. 🚒

Different calls. Different people. Different patches.
Same community. Same commitment.

And honestly?

That's pretty chic. ❤️🚒

08/21/2026

Sign up for one of our top Red Cross programs. Classes include First Aid, AED, BLS, CPR, EMR, swimming, water safety, babysitting, child care, and more!

08/20/2026

You've been asking, and we are pleased to share the Final Results!! Thank you Cle Elum for Standing with us!!

08/11/2026

There will be a community meeting for the Three Queens Fire tomorrow evening. This event will be recorded and then will be posted to this Facebook for those in the community unable to attend.

08/10/2026

Yesterday was our BFF Smokey the Bear’s Birthday! We didn’t get a chance to hang out because he’s so busy with the wildfires, but we hope he had a great day!🐻🎉🫶

08/03/2026

If you would like to help those who have been impacted by the wildfires in Spokane, PLEASE donate to verified agencies! The American Red Cross is feeding the fire victims and accepting clean clothing at the temporary ARC shelter at the Spokane Convention Center. The link below is shared from KIRO 7 News. Thank you for your kindness 💞

Thousands of people are evacuating the Spokane area because of several wildfires. Here are some ways you can help those who are impacted.