Stevens County Fire District 12

09/13/2024

We have a CPR, AED, and first aid class scheduled for September 28th at 8am! If you have been wanting to become certified or need to renew your current license, this is for you! Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to get signed up while we have spots available.

07/11/2024

Total Burn Ban Enacted In Stevens County!

Effective immediately, per ordinance 2022-06, all fires (including campfires) are prohibited in unincorporated areas of Stevens County. DNR has also enacted a state-wide burn ban on all DNR protected land.

08/24/2023

Supporting the Oregon Fire (Elk). Pump with boom to fill tenders.

07/23/2023

Heads up for Monday, July 24th! Expect Dry, Gusty Winds that can lead to critical fire weather conditions. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of eastern WA and north ID during the afternoon and evening hours. Anticipate westerly wind gusts 20 to 30 mph with local gusts up to 40 mph.

06/30/2023

As wildfire season is here, please review the following for what to do with each level of evacuation. Also, if you haven't already done so, sign up for emergency notices for the Stevens County Sheriff Office at https://signup.hyper-reach.com/hyper_reach/sign_up_page_2/?id=41001

05/04/2023

May 4, 2023 Prescribed burn in the Gifford area.

Attention: Gifford Prescribed Burn Planned for Today

Today is the day! 🔥

Use caution while driving on Highway 25 near Gifford. Fire crews and law enforcement present and near road.

Lake Roosevelt Fire Management is planning to burn 72 acres adjacent to the Gifford Campground and Boat Launch Today, Thursday May 4th. Access to the campground and boat launch may be temporarily closed throughout the day. Significant smoke may be present in the area Thursday. There may be smoke in the vicinity of the burn through Sunday May 7th. If you have concerns or questions, please email the Lake Roosevelt Prescribed Fire Specialist, Tonya Neider at [email protected].

Photo by NPS

Photo of Gifford RX Map. Text reads Lake Roosevelt NRA, Gifford RX, 72 Acres. The map shows an aerial view of the burn site. On the left-hand side of the map, you see blue water of Lake Roosevelt and tan sand. On the right-hand side of the map, you see green grass and trees. In the middle is a highlighted section of red and blue of the prescribed burn area.

03/12/2023

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03/06/2023

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