Chelan Fire and Rescue

06/16/2026

🚨 Siren Reminder 🚨
Today is our first Red Flag Warning of the season. Each year, we like to remind our citizens why you may hear the community siren.
The siren is activated when a fire has grown beyond our initial response capacity and we are requesting all available Volunteer Firefighters, off-duty Career Firefighters, and mutual aid from our neighboring fire districts.
The community siren is intended to notify residents that a significant emergency is occurring and to be aware of their surroundings. Here's how it helps:
• Provides valuable early warning. Fires can spread rapidly in our valley, and every second of notice can make a difference if a fire is approaching your area.
• Alerts you to increased emergency response traffic. Fire engines and emergency vehicles from surrounding districts will be responding, so please use extra caution on the road and yield to emergency vehicles.
The siren is only activated for:
• Second-alarm or greater brush/wildland fires
• Residential structure fires
• Commercial structure fires
When you hear the siren, it means something significant is affecting our fire district and requires a response from all available local emergency resources.
We will provide updates on our social media pages as quickly as we can.

06/16/2026

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 11 PM PDT
TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE

Winds: West 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 12 to 23 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing
fires.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Waterville, Wenatchee, Mansfield, Chelan, Number 2 Canyon,
Number 1 Canyon, Pangborn Airport, Badger Mountain Road, Cashmere,
and Entiat.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

06/07/2026

🚨Chestnut Fire Update🚨 Chelan Fire and Rescue crews, along with 2nd and 3rd alarm resources from Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties, DNR, and the USFS, responded aggressively yesterday to the fire on the back side of Chelan Butte in high winds. As winds eased and temperatures cooled, fire behavior moderated. Multiple aircraft helped slow the fire’s spread.
After this morning’s infrared flight, the fire acreage was lowered to 1,500 acres. Containment was 20% as of last night, and the Chelan Falls area remains under a Level 2 evacuation advisory.
No structures have been lost, and no injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Today’s progress reflects the aggressive and coordinated efforts of our local fire resources. Evacuation levels are expected to be reduced later this afternoon.

06/06/2026

Chelan Fire and Rescue is currently fighting a difficult to access fire on the back side of the Butte. DNR, U.S.F.S, and CC8 are assisting.

06/02/2026

We encourage you all to follow the new Wildfire NCW / Fuego NCW page and wildfirencw.org website for our region's collaborative approach to getting information out on all things fire!

06/02/2026

Burn Ban in effect as of Monday, June 1st

05/29/2026

Tomorrow is our annual Chelan Firefighters Association pancake breakfast from 8-11! Come have some delicious pancakes before the Cruizin Chelan car show! 🥞🚒

05/29/2026

Chelan Fire and Rescue responded to multiple calls in a matter of minutes when the storm hit. Here’s a quick glimpse of the windy conditions. Thank you to Chelan County Fire District #5 and Douglas County Fire District #4 for assisting! We hope the unknown damage is minimal to our community!

05/26/2026

Our region still needs telecommunicators! This Saturday is your chance to fill a critical position in emergency services. Apply today!

🚨 NOW HIRING: 911 Telecommunicator 🚨
Are you calm under pressure, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping others? Join our team as a 911 Telecommunicator and be the vital link between people in crisis and emergency services. Be the voice that makes a difference.

FREE Public Safety Testing on May 30, 2026!

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05/26/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave all in service to our nation. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.