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Published April 15, 2025

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Chumstick Property Owners:

USDA Grant funding available for defensible space work around your home and property. Please click here: FF Calhoon Email for more information or to sign up!

Click here to sign up for our Mobile Chipping Program (See Wildfire Mitigation for more detail)

Chelan County Fire District 3

3 weeks ago

CCFD#3 was awarded a CWDG grant through the USDA in 2024. The scope of this plan is for the Fire District to perform defensible space around homes and egress paths in Fire District #3. This program is set to run the next 5 years, with an ultimate goal of 200 properties treated in that timeframe. There is no cost match associated with this grant. While we are trying to focus on clusters of properties and projects that share a boundary with planned USFS work, all CCFD3 landowners are eligible. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email us at Info@chelanfd3.org or call the station at (509) 548-7711. As always, we will provide a no-cost Home Assessment with suggestions for things you can do around your home.Our annual chipping program is scheduled for the last 2 weeks of May, so please reach out if you need chipping. ... See MoreSee Less

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Chelan County Fire District 3

3 weeks ago

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Chelan County Fire District 3

2 months ago

CCFD#3 will be training in the old Osborne Elementary building this evening (6PM-9PM). There will be multiple apparatus in the area, but there is no emergency. Thanks to the City of Leavenworth, WA for allowing us to use the building for training before it is ultimately repurposed. ... See MoreSee Less

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Chelan County Fire District 3

3 months ago

After the events in Los Angeles, we saw a lot of discussion on social media, and wanted to address our current programs for wildland prevention and preparation, as well as future plans. As always, questions, concerns, or comments can be sent to info@chelanfd3.org, or by calling 509-548-7711 (St 31) and speaking with a staff member or leaving a message.Update: We received feedback that some people were unable to read the document directly on Facebook. The pdf is available at:www.chelanfd3.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Press-Release-Post-LA-Fires.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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Chelan County Fire District 3

4 months ago

Happy New Year! Today isn't just a new year for all of us, it's also the beginning of our newest probationary Firefighter's career. We are proud to welcome Firefighter Josh Schafer to the staff here at CCFD#3. Josh is a native of Dryden, and a 2022 Graduate of Cascade High School. Josh began his Fire Service journey in the fall of 2020 as a Cadet in Cascade School District's CTE Fire Science Program. He continued his training and education by becoming a Resident Firefighter in early 2022. He excelled in this role, and was promoted to Sr. Resident before applying for a full-time position. Josh will been assigned to "A" shift where he will be mentored by Capt. Wells and FF Calhoon. Please congratulate Firefighter Schafer if you see him out and about! FF Schafer is third from the right in the picture below: ... See MoreSee Less

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Chelan County Fire District 3

5 months ago

Join us on Thursday November 21st for an open house from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Station 31 to congratulate Chief Kelly O'Brien on his retirement after 36 years of service. We look forward to seeing you! ... See MoreSee Less

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Chelan County Fire District 3

5 months ago

The City of Leavenworth, Chelan County Fire District 3, Cascade Medical Center, Chelan County Sheriff's Officeffice,Chelan County Emergency Managementement have collaborated to identify and designate emergency response routes in preparation for the upcoming Village of Lights: Christmastown festival occurring from November 29 through December 28, 2024, in downtown Leavenworth.To increase public safety, temporary parking restrictions will go into effect on select city roadways in Leavenworth.The City of Leavenworth, Washington, Chelan County Fire District 3, Cascade Medical Center, Chelan County Sheriff's Office, and Chelan County Emergency Management have collaborated to identify and designate emergency response routes in preparation for the upcoming Village of Lights: Christmastown festival occurring from November 29 through December 28, 2024, in downtown Leavenworth. The anticipated increase in traffic flows and associated parking congestion along narrow roadways could potentially decrease emergency services response times in the Leavenworth area. To enhance public safety and ensure clear routes for emergency vehicles, temporary parking restrictions will be enforced on the following roadways:NO PARKING ON BOTH SIDES: • Pine St (Fir St to Ski Hill Dr)• Ski Hill Dr (Evans St to Pine St)• Evans St (Ski Hill Dr to Hwy 2)• Commercial St (Division St to 14th St)These temporary parking restrictions will be in place on the following days:• Friday, Nov. 29 through Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024,• Friday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024,• Friday, Dec. 13 through Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024,• Friday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, and • Friday, Dec. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.NO LEFT TURN:• North Rd (westbound) onto Chumstick HwyThis temporary turn restriction will be in place on the following days:• Friday, Nov. 29 through Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024,• Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024,• Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024,• Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, and • Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.A map is available online at cityofleavenworth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/tempparkingrestrictionsmap.pdf . Please be advised that parking restrictions are subject to change. Existing parking restrictions along city roadways remain in effect. All parking restrictions will be strictly enforced. Vehicles in violation of parking restrictions will be towed at the owner's expense. Violators may be subject to fines. These additional parking restrictions are crucial for ensuring first responders have quick access during emergencies. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. For questions, please email hello@cityofleavenworth.com or call the City of Leavenworth at (509) 548-5275. For questions regarding the upcoming Village of Lights: Christmastown festival, please reach out to Visit Leavenworth WA,.(post updated 11/14/2024 at 1:50 PM) ... See MoreSee Less

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Chelan County Fire District 3

5 months ago

Chelan County Fire District #3 announces the retirement of Chief Kelly O’Brien. Chief O’Brien began his fire service career in 1988 as a volunteer. In January of 1994, he was hired as the second full-time paid employee of Chelan County Fire District #3. He rose through the ranks of firefighter/EMT, Captain and Assistant Chief, serving as the department’s training officer and acting as the Fire Marshal for the City of Leavenworth. In October of 2004, Kelly was hired as the Fire Chief.Throughout his tenure, Chief O’Brien oversaw the development of the resident program, high school cadet program, the annexation of the City of Leavenworth into the fire district and the passing of a levy in 2017. These new funds allowed the department to move to the next level of service for an evolving community.Chief O’Brien has been a pioneer in fuels reduction and community education about wildfire risk and has partnered with many other agencies to further the safety and well-being of all the residents of Chelan County Fire District #3. We express our deep appreciation for his 36 years of dedicated service.Please join us on November 21st between 2:00pm and 4:00pm for an open house to thank him for his service. ... See MoreSee Less

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Chelan County Fire District 3

5 months ago

Happy Veterans Day! A special thank you to all those who served!🇺🇸 ... See MoreSee Less

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Chelan County Fire District 3

7 months ago

As of today, Outdoor Burning is open in Fire District 3. Debris Piles cannot exceed 4'x4'. If you have larger piles, you may need to obtain a burn permit from DNR. That information is found here: www.dnr.wa.gov/programs-and-services/wildfire/outdoor-burning/burn-permitsAs a reminder, you cannot burn yard debris in the City of Leavenworth or Urban Growth Area. Do not burn in windy conditions, and have water and a shovel nearby. You can always check the current Fire danger and burn restrictions at: Chelanfd3.org ... See MoreSee Less

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Chelan County Fire District 3

7 months ago

Cascadia Conservation District has a great program to assist qualifying homeowners with fuels reduction. If you or someone you know could benefit from this opportunity, please share this information. Contact Isobel Woolner at Cascadia Conservation District e-mail: isobelw@cascadiacd.org or (509)312-8555 for more information. ... See MoreSee Less

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Chelan County Fire District 3

7 months ago

Capt. Paddy Brown (FDNY 3 Truck/Ladder 3): “I’m on the 35th floor, okay, okay?. Just relay to the command post we’re trying to get up. There’s numerous civilians at all stairwells, numerous burn injuries are coming down. I’m trying to send them down first. Apparently, it’s above the 75th floor.I don’t know if they got there yet. Okay. Three Truck and we are still heading up. Okay? Thank you.”Command Post to Ladder 3:“Command Post to Ladder 3, get outof the building!” Capt. Paddy Brown responded: “This is Captain Paddy Brown, I am the officer of Ladder Co. 3. and I refuse the order! I am on the 44th floor and we have too many burned people with me. I'm not leaving them!”These are the last radio transmissions from Captain Patrick “Paddy” Brown, Commanding Officer of FDNY’s 3 Truck (Ladder 3). Capt. Brown had with him that day the offgoing shift as well as their relief. 11 firefighters (including Capt. Brown) from Ladder 3 died that day.Today we remember those who we lost. It’s is also important that we recognize the actions and heroism of these men, because such heroism is rare. “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” -Gen George Patton ... See MoreSee Less

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