interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter
Do you have what it takes to serve your community? Join the West Priest Lake Fire District and become part of our dedicated team of volunteer firefighters.
Gain valuable skills, make lifelong connections, and protect your neighbors. No experience? No problem—training is provided!
Keep reading belowfor some benefits
Learn to operate our equipment
We have a variety of fire engines, brush trucks and a fire boat. They are unique and rewarding to become proficient at operating and to drive.
This Brush Truck is a converted military vehicle equipped with a pump, hose real and tanks providing both water and foam. It's quite useful for lightning starts in trees, brush fires and we also use it at Life Flight Landing Zones for dust control.
Our fire boat is moored at Hills Resort and can deployed for lake shore cabin or tree fires. It has a forward mounted nozzle and fire hoses can be extended to the beach.
Interested in joining a rapid response team
Rapid Response Team Will Be Assisting Priest Lake EMT's
If you enjoy hiking and are interested in being part of a team of community members committed to assisting Priest Lake EMT’s (Ambulance) with calls that require backcountry experience look no further.
Our team works alongside our EMTs and Drivers to safely assist/transport patients to the ambulance.
As you may know Priest Lake EMT’s responds to emergencies at Lion Head Water Slides, as well as, assisting individuals up to the ambulance from the river and motorists/bicyclists that have left the roadway/trail. Medical experience is not required, as our team is responsible for bringing gear and equipment to the patient location and if necessary we assist with litter carry back to the ambulance.
We do not respond to all calls the ambulance receives only those that require our backcountry experience.
For more information please contact Priest Lake EMT’s Rapid Response Team members:
Patty Engle
509-953-5123
Debbie Anderson
425-417-4719
Interested in air ambulance service in our area?
Life Flight Network
Our area is remote with regards to timely access to critical care / waiting on LF for media
It's that time of year again
Please help with neighborhood safety and keep fire hydrants clear
Why Winter Hydrant Access Is Critical:
- Quick Response Times: Seconds count in emergencies. Blocked hydrants delay water access, potentially increasing property damage or risking lives.
- Operational Safety: Clear hydrants allow firefighters to work efficiently without needing to spend time digging out snow.
- Prevention of Damage: Snowplows can damage hydrants if they’re not visible, and ice buildup can hinder operations.