1950 Population in Asotin County grows 30% in 10 years.
1951 Asotin County Fire District 1 formed by a vote of the people to serve the greater Clarkston area outside the city limits.
1952 Purchased first two fire trucks for use by15 volunteer firefighters. 
1980 Population grows 22% in 10 years. Hired fire chief as first 

full‐time employee.
2000 Population increases almost 17% in 10 years.
2003 Hired an assistant chief, the fire district’s second full‐time employee.
2006 Fire insurance rating improves, reducing insurance premiums for homeowners.
2009 Paramedics begin responding to emergency medical calls from the fire station through the Lewiston partnership. Response times are reduced. Call volumes increase from 260 to 1,800.
2010 Annexed 12 square miles south of Asotin. Started providing
administrative services to City of Asotin Fire Department.
2011 Passed a 6‐year levy for emergency medical service to maintain
Advanced Life Support and pre‐hospital care. 
2014 Purchased building at 2377 Appleside Boulevard for future fire
station.  
2016 EMS levy up for renewal in August before it expires.

2377 Appleside Blvd., Clarkston, WA 99403 | 509-758-51811

Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Other times available by appointment.
Outside of office hours, or in an emergency, call 911.

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