Lewis County Fire District 2 currently has twenty-six volunteers, who donate their time to serve the citizens of Toledo and outlaying areas. Lewis County Fire District 2 extends over ninety-eight square miles and is inhabited by approximately 4,500 residences.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Drinking too much alcohol increases people's risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. This April, during Alcohol Awareness Month we encourage you to educate yourself and your loved ones about the dangers of drinking too much.

Everyday approximately 800 people in the United States are injured in a drunk driving accident. if you are drinking too much, you can improve your health by cutting back or quitting. Here are some strategies to help you cut back or stop drinking:

-Keep track of how much you drink.
-Choose a day, or number of days each week when you will not drink.
-Don't drink when you are upset.
-Limit the amount of alcohol you keep at home.
-Avoid places where people drink a lot.
-Make a list of reasons not to drink.

If you are concerned about someone else's drinking, offer to help.

REF: WFCA

Spring Forward, Review Safety Checklist

  • Time to Change the Clocks
    Daylight Saving Time begins every year on the second Sunday in March. Clocks are set forward one hour, except in Hawaii and most of Arizona. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 10, 2019. It's also a good time to review the following spring safety checklist:
  • Smoke Alarms

    Three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Test your smoke alarms every month and replace the battery at least once a year. If the alarm makes a "chirping" sound, replace it immediately. Smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and in the common areas on each floor of a home. Mount them at least 10 feet from the stove to reduce false alarms, less than 12 inches from the ceiling and away from windows, doors and ducts. Smoke alarms can be interconnected wirelessly. That means, when one sounds, they all sound. A Consumer Product Safety Commission survey found this is the best way to notify everyone in a home if there is a fire. Be sure to purchase smoke alarms with the label of a reputable testing agency, like Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Carbon Monoxide Detectors
    Anything that burns fuel can potentially become a source of carbon monoxide, an invisible, odorless gas that can kill. CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each bedroom and on every level of the home. The safety tips for CO detectors mirror those of smoke alarms: change the batteries, test them and interconnect them, if possible. Also, make sure vents for your gas appliances (fireplace, dryer, stove and furnace) are free and clear of snow or debris. Family Emergency Plan
    The National Safety Council recommends every family have an emergency plan in place in the event of a natural disaster or other catastrophic event. Spring is a great time to review that plan with family members. Have a home and car emergency kit. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says an emergency kit should include one gallon of water per day for each person, at least a three-day supply of food, flashlight and batteries, first aid kit, filter mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape, and medicines. Visit the FEMA website for a complete list. The emergency plan also should include:
    • A communications plan to outline how your family members will contact one another and where to meet if it's safe to go outside
    • A shelter-in-place plan if outside air is contaminated; FEMA recommends sealing windows, doors and air vents with plastic sheeting
    • A getaway plan including various routes and destinations in different directions

    Also, make sure your first aid kit is updated. Get Rid of Unwanted Medicines
    NSC recommends you take unwanted or expired medicines to a prescription drop box or take-back event near you. NSC offers free Stericycle Seal & Send envelopes, so you can send your unwanted medication to be safely destroyed. Getting the Urge to Clean?
    With the warm weather comes a desire to shine and polish your home. But when warning labels are ignored or chemicals fall into the wrong hands, disaster can occur. Learn what you can do to keep you family safe around poisons in the home. Window Safety
    With warmer temperatures arriving, it's important to practice window safety - especially in homes with young children. Find more information about window safety.

REF# https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/tools-resources/seasonal-safety/spring

2019 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

February 2nd 2019- Parkers Restaurant -Castle Rock

Oregon's Pilot Association: Toys For Tots

Oregon's Pilot Association flew into the Toledo Airport  to meet the Toledo Fire Department with a total of five planes with toys aboard to disperse among children in need in our area this year! 

October is Fire Prevention Month!

Fire Safety Smoke House came to visit the 1st-5th graders on
October 26,2018!
The students learned how to check for a hot door during a house fire, how to exit there bedroom through the window and to have a safe meeting place.    

 10/17/2018 Kindergarten School Tours went great!

Outdoor Burning Info

UPDATE: Effective 12:01 a.m., October 8, 2018, there are no burn restrictions in place. The burning of garbage, paper, or other refuse is strictly prohibited at all times.
You may obtain additional information at www.lewiscountywa.gov/communitydevelopment or by calling the 24 Hour Automated Information Line at 360-740-1133.
ALERT — Lewis County Fire District #2 does not recommend nor endorse any private home safety companies.

Lewis County Fire District #2 does not phone solicit for funds to support your local fire department.
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First Aid / CPR Class
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March 2019 Dist 2 Call Statistics
62 Responses

Jan-March 2019 Dist 2 Call Statistics
171 Responses

Jan - Dec. 2018 Dist 2 Call Statistics 
684 Responses 

Allergy Forecast
Lewis County has a new alert system replacing CodeRed, to register please click on Lewis County ALERT above.

Cheese Day Fire Department Open House! 7/14/18
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