City of Colfax, WA Fire Department

06/22/2026

Yesterday, members of our team with Whitman County Fire District #11 Colfax responded to a mutual aid fire on Almota Road in Fire District 13. Many agencies across the county responded to assist, including 3 helicopters. With parts of the fire in very steep terrain, the air support was instrumental in stopping the progression of the fire.

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Send us the water!

Whitman County Fire District 11 “Diamond” Whitman County Fire District #11

06/17/2026

Last night’s training, another joint operation with Whitman County Fire District 11 “Diamond” and Whitman County Fire District #11 Steptoe, was again a great success. Engine 2 flowed multiple attack lines, while Pumper Tender 1121 drafted from tandem drop tanks and relayed water. The tenders from all three stations kept the water supply coming.

06/16/2026

**Red Flag Warning Today**
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today. High winds and low relative humidity means that new and existing fires have a high potential to spread rapidly. Please exercise caution while engaging in any outdoor activities that could spark a fire.

06/16/2026

🚨 911 Service Update 🚨

Emergency 911 services have been restored but are currently operating in a reduced capacity. This may result in delays when your call connects.

Service providers are actively working to restore full functionality as quickly as possible.

If you are experiencing an emergency and are unable to reach 911, please call:
📞 509-332-2521

Please use 911 for emergencies as normal, and only use the backup number if you cannot get through.

Thank you for your patience as this issue is resolved.

06/15/2026

***911 Outage****
There is a large outage of 911 across the State, including our area. If you have an emergency, call 509-332-2521 until further notice. Follow Whitcom 911 to watch for up to date information

🚨 STATEWIDE 911 OUTAGE IN WASHINGTON 🚨

Washington State is currently experiencing a statewide 911 outage.

If you are experiencing an emergency and are unable to call 911, THERE IS STILL HELP AVAILABLE.

📱 If you cannot call, please TEXT 911.

☎️ If you need assistance and are unable to reach 911, contact WHITCOM Communications Center at:
509-332-2521

Our dispatchers are available and can help connect you with emergency services.

Please share this post to help ensure members of our community know what to do if they experience an emergency during this outage.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

06/04/2026