A Message from East Clark Professional Firefighters – IAFF Local 2444
Tonight, we extend our deepest gratitude to the voters of Camas and Washougal. Your support for the formation of a Regional Fire Authority ensures that our communities will continue to receive the high level of fire and emergency medical service you deserve — and that our department will remain whole, strong, and ready to respond.
This outcome represents more than a structural change — it’s a commitment to the safety, resilience, and future of our region. We recognize the trust you’ve placed in us and want you to know that we will be responsible stewards of your tax dollars and remain dedicated to serving every resident, every day, in their worst hour, with professionalism, integrity, and compassion.
From all of us at IAFF Local 2444, thank you for standing with your firefighters. #camaswa #washougalwa #clarkcountywa
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-Today is Voting Day! Get your ballots in by 8PM tonight! Your Local 2444 Firefighters are asking for support with a Yes vote on proposition 2! -Thank you for your support! -Head to Clark.wa.gov/elections for more information on voting including ballot drop locations.
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Your firefighters urge you to VOTE YES on Proposition 2 if you live in Washougal or Camas. Ballots must be placed in a dropbox before 8:00 PM on November 4th or be postmarked by November 4th if you are returning your ballot by mail.
We support Proposition 2 because the formation of a Regional Fire Authority would:
AVOID REDUCED SERVICE LEVELS TO THE PUBLIC
PROVIDE TRANSPARENT FUNDING & MANAGEMENT OF YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOVE YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT CLOSER TO INDUSTRY STANDARD STAFFING AND STATE STATUTES THAT GOVERN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
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Your firefighters urge you to carefully consider your vote on Proposition 2 in Camas and Washougal.
A YES vote will avoid decreased fire and EMS services, provide fiscal accountability through governance solely focused on the fire department's operation, and allow public safety to keep pace with the community's growth and needs.
If Proposition 2 fails to pass, the cities of Camas and Washougal have stated that they will not renew the interlocal agreement under which the Camas Washougal Fire Department operates. This would result in a decreased service level and continued operation of the fire department by city government. This would continue the cycle of city government underfunding your fire department and low levels of staffing.
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Local firefighter, Kaylene, is back to explain the current staffing of your fire department versus the proposed RFA staffing under Proposition 2 in Camas and Washougal.
The addition of a third firefighter on each fire engine will allow your firefighters to provide a more rapid rescue response on fire scenes, and allow all engines to be available to serve the public following critical EMS incidents.
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Michael, one of your local firefighters, talks about the local Unions motivations in supporting the RFA. The Union is not looking to renegotiate a new contract supporting the RFA. If the RFA fails to pass, the two cities are intending to split and form their own independent Fire departments. There will likely be firefighter layoffs if that happens. The Union is very much against outcomes that result in firefighter layoffs. Please support the future of your local Camas-Washougal Fire Department and Vote Yes on Prop 2. #camaswa #WashougalWA #clarkcountywa #washougal #camaswashington
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