Benton County Fire District 1 is planning for what the future of emergency services will look like for the communities it serves. The fire district serves 17,800 people over 320 square miles, including the communities of South Kennewick, Finley, Rancho Reata and Badger Canyon.
“Benton 1 is the one thing that unites all these different communities,” says Fire Chief Lonnie Click. “We take the responsibility of emergency services planning seriously.”
Benton 1 has seen a steady increase in call volumes – about two percent per year over the last 10 years. In that time, a need has emerged for the fire district to consider expanding its Emergency Medical Service program to improve service to the community.