The completion of 2016 marked the first calendar year of Clark County Fire District 3 (FD3) contracting with the City of Battle Ground and according to both the city and FD3, it has been a success.
Battle Ground had previously contracted with Clark County Fire & Rescue for fire and emergency services, before city officials made the decision to switch towards the end of 2015. The contract began on January 1, 2016 and is set to expire on December 31, 2021.
“This contract came at a good time for Fire District 3. The partnership has helped us staff more stations in the fire district and respond faster to multiple emergency calls that come in at the same time,” said FD3 Chief Steve Wrightson.