A plan spearheaded by three Westport-area men would combine fire districts between Westport and Tokeland with the City of Westport into one regional fire authority.
“It would take the four fire districts we have here and combine them with the City of Westport Fire Department,” said Westport Chief Dennis Benn. “The advantage of this is to streamline operations and offer consistency in service.”
Benn, South Beach EMS Chief Art Cole and South Beach EMS Captain Daryl Brown are the driving force behind the plan, which includes Grays Harbor Fire District 3 just south of Westport; Fire District 11 in Grayland; Pacific County Fire District 5; Ocosta Fire District 14; and South Beach Emergency Medical Services, which currently is contracted to provide emergency services for the four districts.