VIDEO: Since Station 410 in West Richland reopened last summer in Benton County, Fire District 4 announced it’s seen notable improvements. Data shows that the average response time to calls has dropped by more than a minute. Fire crews have noted that faster arrivals have also reduced the workload on other stations and improved overall reliability across the district.

These improvements come at a time when District 4 is facing growing demand and rising operational costs. The results are being used by the Board of Fire Commissioners to determine whether to maintain current staffing and service levels district-wide for the future. The board may consider asking voters to approve a fire levy lid lift in 2026, although no decision has been made yet.

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The Mount Vernon (WA) Fire Department's new ladder truck was funded partially by the state's Local Option Capital Asset Lending program.

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