Doty Dryad Meskill Lewis County FPD 16

12/09/2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Chehalis River at Doty. NOAA is predicting minor level flooding with crest at 319.61 feet around 10:00 pm tonight.

https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/DOTW1

06/29/2025

Lewis County Burn RESTRICTIONS effective JULY 1. Follow link for all information.

Effective 12:01 A.M., July 01, 2025, In an effort to provide greater predictability and consistency for the public and emergency service personnel, Lewis County is implementing standardized annual restrictions on outdoor burning.

12/12/2023

Santa is coming our way!

02/05/2023

Thank everyone who was able to help with the spaghetti dinner
We had a great turnout and were able to get some much needed donations and hopefully some comfort for the Brooks family.

01/15/2023

One of our fellow brothers needs prayer. Ed has been on our department for many years and and is one of our top responders. No matter what time of day we are called out Ed is guaranteed to respond. Please keep Ed, wife Brenda and their 4 kids and the rest of the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Ed and Brenda Brooks are always two people that jump in to help others. Now, they could use our help… Sharon FUSS needs your support for Ed and Brenda Brooks

12/10/2022

District 16 recognizes that there is a lot of need to help families in our district. We are going to do our best to help those who have reached out. We appreciate those who have sent messages and will be in contact with you. Thanks again and Happy Holidays.

12/02/2022

11/29/2022

Roads were very icy this morning and they are starting to get icy again. They will be slick in the morning!!!! Please take it slow and give yourself enough time to get where you are going!!!!

11/11/2022

This week LCFD 16 learned that we received the AWB Holiday Kids Tree Project Grant. Our district is so excited to be able to help out families in the 16 district who need a little extra help during the Holidays. We appreciate AWB for selecting LCFD 16!!!

10/25/2022

Outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Lewis County will be permitted again effective at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 25. The Lewis County Commissioners and Lewis County Fire Marshal decided to lift the current burn restrictions on lands regulated by the county.

After careful review of the current and extended weather forecast, Lewis County Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford says current weather conditions have improved allowing outdoor burning, subject to an open burning application and permit.

The Fire Marshal, Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), local fire districts and local fire departments strongly urge all Lewis County residents and property owners to be attentive to the condition of their properties through proactive fire prevention measures, such as the presence of fire-extinguishing equipment and attendance to supervise the fire until the fire has been extinguished.

Remember, outdoor burning is restricted to only natural vegetation from the burn site. The burning of garbage, paper or other refuse is strictly prohibited at all times. To obtain an Open Burning Application and Permit, you may apply on-line at https://burnpermit.lewiscountywa.gov/ or in person at the Lewis County Fire Marshal’s office.

The burning of debris in city limits and urban growth areas is prohibited at all time.

Please refer to the DNR for restrictions applying to outdoor burning conducted on DNR-protected forestlands throughout Washington, which includes state parks. You may obtain the information at www.dnr.wa.gov/burn-restrictions.

The burn status will remain in effect until modified or rescinded by the county commissioners. A public announcement of any modifications will be released at that time.

To stay informed regarding the current status, please call the 24-hour automated information line at 360.740.1133.

10/17/2022

Have you ever seen something or heard something that you questioned whether or not you should report it? If you hesitated to report it because you weren’t sure if it was an emergency or really suspicious activity please call the non emergency number just to be on the safe side.