Pend Oreille Fire District #4

02/20/2026

Voters Affirm Merger: Pend Oreille County Fire Protection Districts 2 and 4 Unite for a Stronger Future

On February 10, 2026, the residents of Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District 4 spoke clearly and decisively. In a special election, voters overwhelmingly approved—by nearly 76%—the merger of Fire District 4 into Fire District 2. This landmark decision marks the culmination of years of collaboration and shared commitment to public safety, and it paves the way for even better service to our entire community.

As Fire Chief of Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District 2, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the citizens of what was formerly Fire District 4. Your trust in our management, our firefighters, and our vision means more than words can convey. You placed confidence in a partnership that has already proven its value through years of mutual aid, joint training, and coordinated responses. Now, that partnership has become permanent, and we are honored to welcome you fully into our family.
For too long, challenges like staffing constraints and budget pressures have tested our ability to deliver the highest level of protection. But together, we are addressing those issues head-on.

The residents of the former Fire District 4 will now benefit from the full resources of District 2's robust advanced life support emergency medical system—bringing paramedic-level care directly to more calls. Response times will improve as we integrate stations, personnel, and equipment into a unified structure. These enhancements aren't just operational upgrades; they represent a promise to every family, every business, and every visitor in our county: we will be there when you need us, faster and better prepared.

Pend Oreille County has made remarkable strides in recent years. Our fire services have evolved to meet growing expectations—delivering professional, compassionate care that our citizens have come to rely on and deserve. This merger builds on that momentum, ensuring that progress continues for everyone. We are much better together than we are apart.

On behalf of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Pend Oreille County Fire Protection District 2, I also extend heartfelt appreciation to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the former Fire District 4. Your leadership, dedication, and willingness to prioritize the greater good have made this possible. Together, we have chosen unity over division, and strength over separation.

To all our firefighters—past, present, and future—who serve selflessly every day: thank you. Your commitment inspires us.

Looking ahead, the leadership team of the newly combined District 2 is deeply appreciative of the trust placed in us. We are excited to serve the expanded community with the same dedication that has defined us.

Our goal remains unchanged: to raise standards, enhance response capabilities, and protect every life and property in Pend Oreille County to the very best of our ability.
We are one team now, one mission, one community. Together, we are stronger, safer, and ready for whatever the future brings.

Thank you, Pend Oreille County. We look forward to continuing to earn your trust every single day.

Christopher Haynes
Fire Chief
POC FIRE
Pend Oreille County Fire Protection
District 2

12/21/2025

We want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. Tonight was the night for santa to come to town in Usk, Cusick and the Newport Hospital. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

11/14/2025

Rain or shine, paid or volunteer. Firefighters were training on hose drills. Deployment of attack lines and reloading them for time. We are working that every firefighter can deploy an attack line and flow water inside of 2 minutes upon arriving on scene. Muscle memory build smooth and efficient firefighters when it is needed the most.

11/14/2025

Hope to see you out there!

11/13/2025

POC FIRE, Fire District 2 is now cross staffing Firefighter Paramedic coverage in Fire District 4. Please come to our open house at the Cusick Fire Station to meet staff and enjoy some food and drink.

Saturday November 15th, 2025 at 11 am.
101 1st. St. Cusick, WA

We will be providing lunch, with staff on hand to meet and talk about the collaboration on coverage between the two Fire Districts.

POC FIRE District 2 Paramedics and EMT’s will be offering a flu shot clinic prior to the open house at 10am at no cost being offered to anyone wishing to receive one.

We look forward to meeting and seeing you at

08/24/2025

Heads up on the hot weather forecast. Please drink plenty of water and electrolytes. Take break frequently when working outside.

The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for the Cascades and Methow Valley. Hot, Dry, and Unstable conditions are forecast for Monday and Tuesday. In addition, the potential for thunderstorms producing gusty outflow winds increases to 20-25% on Tuesday.

08/24/2025

PEND OREILLE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 4
Employment Opportunity
POFD4 is currently taking applications for the position of District Secretary – temporary. The Fire District is accepting applications to find the ideal candidate to fill a temporary vacancy as the District Secretary. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, typing, filing, preparing Patient Care Reports for submission to the State and to the district’s billing service, scheduling and greeting the public. The person best suited for this position must have verifiable experience in protecting private and confidential information, a demonstrated ability to be able to work well with community leaders, as well as with the district’s staff and partners. This position will last only as long as it takes for the full-time employee to return to duty, which is expected to be around the third week of November, but may be for an amount of time lesser or greater than that. Interested candidates can fill out the Volunteer Firefighter application (this is a paid position) on the main page of the district website POFD4.ORG. This position will close upon filling the position. This will be full time, temporary and unbenefited employment.

Pend Oreille Fire District 4 We are a combination department staffed with outstanding Volunteer Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, and Support Personnel who are led by a career fire chief. Our dedicated Volunteers respond out of three stations on a 24/7 basis to provide a first due respons...

08/17/2025

With that the Pend Oreille County Fair and Rodeo comes to a wrap for 2025. Thank you for all that visited us at the booth and visited, plus checked out the new tactical tender. Thank you to the fair and rodeo on being so awesome and gracious. To Chief Chris Haynes and Chief Erik Gallengher from Pend Oreille County Fire District 2, thank you for being present to help on the Paramedic aspect of the rodeo each night. It’s an honor to serve the community of Cusick and Usk, not to mention the Fair and Rodeo. Be safe and happy trails to you, till next year.

08/15/2025

Come see us at POFD4 booth at the Cusick Fair located behind the rodeo grandstands, Come check out the new Tactical Tender!!! Come learn about the awesome things that are going on at Fire District 4. Starting August 14th through 17th. Today our Congressman Michael Baumgartner was gracious enough to stop by and meet with all of us and take photos. We look forward to seeing all of you. We have a lot of material for the kids and great materials for the adults explaining wildfire protection and evacuation plans for structure fire or natural disasters. We also have volunteer applications for adults and for our JR Firefighter Program.

07/10/2025

HELP US, HELP YOU!
Pend Oreille Fire 4 would like to extend the opportunity for you to cut minutes of response by offering address signs for the driveway entrance and / or a number for your house. reflective 911 address signs and numbers make it easy to get to your house in case of an emergency. Police, Fire and emergency responders are recommending all homeowners, tenants, and business display their address in a highly visible reflective material for an accurate first response. Our goal is to provide the best and most reliable care to you.

Address signs order forms are available at Pend Oreille Fire District 4 located at 11 Dalkena St. Newport, WA 99156.
We can also take an order over the phone at 509-447-2476
or email at [email protected]

07/02/2025

Here is information on how you can help out!

06/29/2025

Please pray for our brothers and sisters in law enforcement, firefighter and ems!
Active shooter incident in north Idaho involving firefighters down.