More First Responders Added To Help In Rose Valley (Photo)
-07/23/25
Big News for Rose Valley and Station 24!
In July 2024, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue reached out to the Rose Valley community with a critical need: Station 24 was in desperate need of volunteers to continue providing timely emergency response in the area. For some time, most emergencies in Rose Valley were being handled by Station 21 in Kelso. The Rose Valley community stepped up in a big way.
Seven dedicated community members answered the call and recently completed a fire academy. These volunteers have now received their certificates and pagers — a huge milestone for both them and the community.
As of Monday July 21, Cowlitz 911 started dispatching Station 24 as the first due response to all emergencies in Rose Valley.
While these new volunteer responders are wrapping up portions of their training, they are already making a difference. The Rose Valley community will continue to receive a rapid response from station 21 in Kelso, but now, it will be in conjunction with a faster initial patient care and fire suppression from responders out of station 24.
These volunteers are balancing their duties alongside full-time jobs and family commitments, and their commitment is truly commendable. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and grateful for the renewed strength in Rose Valley’s emergency response capabilities.
Thank you, Rose Valley, for stepping up- your support is saving lives.
Fire At Smurfit WestRock
-07/21/25
Just after 7pm Cowlitz 911 received calls from Westrock advising a fire at their facility on Fibre Way
Crews approached the scene and observed a large column of black smoke.
Upon arrival site staff advised there was a fire in pulp tank.
Crews from Longview Fire department and Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue began fire extinguishing efforts.
Additional crews from Castle Rock and Kalama along with Medix were called to assist
At just after 8pm the fire was declared under control and crews began to work on final extinguishment
Fire Crews Battle Fire At A Local School (Photo)
-07/19/25
Date: 7/19/2025
Fire crews battle fire at a local school
Kelso, WA- Just after 1pm Friday, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue (C2FR) and Cowlitz Fire District #6 (Castle Rock) firefighters were dispatched to “Fire alarms sounding, flames inside building” at Three Rivers Christian School located on Alpha Dr,
C2FR Battalion Chief’s initial report advised smoke showing from all vents, working fire and upgraded to a 2nd alarm Commercial Fire. The 2nd alarm added more C2FR and District 6 units along with Longview Fire Department (LFD) and Cowlitz Fire District #5 (Kalama).
Fire crews confirmed building was evacuated with no injuries and were able to knock down the fire within 20 minutes. . Fire was isolated to a large building that had previously housed the Chemistry Classroom. The building suffered significant damage and required several hours of overhaul to confirm full extinguishment of the fire.
Fire is currently under investigation but was not suspicious in nature
2- Ladder Trucks, 5-Fire engines, 1- rescue squad, 1- Water Tender, 1-ambulance and 2-Chief Officer along with over 25 personnel responded
BC Dan W. Cothren, Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue
