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RIDGEFIELD, WASHINGTON - Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) announced today that they have received the annual contract payment from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe for fire and emergency services on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation. The payment for 2023 is $346,000 and approximates the $1.50/per thousand of assessed value that other residents of the district pay for the fire and EMS services.
The annual payment was presented to CCFR Fire Chief John Nohr by Cowlitz Tribal Council member Timi Russin on March 6th. This payment is made annually by the Tribe to cover the cost of fire and emergency medical services on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation. The original amount when ilani opened in April 2017 was $210,000 - and has risen to $346,000 as more buildings and improvements have been completed on the reservation.
CCFR will meet with CIT representatives when the new hotel opens later this year to update the annual payment. This is a testament to the strong partnership between CCFR and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, as both organizations work together to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
"We are grateful for the continued support and partnership of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe," said Chief John Nohr. "Their annual contract payment ensures that we can provide high-quality fire and emergency medical services to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and their guests. We look forward to continuing our partnership and serving the community with professionalism and care."
CCFR is committed to protecting all of the communities we serve, and this annual contract payment helps achieve that goal. The partnership between CCFR and the Cowlitz Indian Tribe is an important one, and both organizations are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of the this community.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue (CCFR) serves 50,000 people over 125 square miles, including the cities of La Center, Ridgefield, Woodland, and the Cowlitz Indian Reservation. Our combination department includes full-time and volunteer firefighters responding to an average of 5000 fire and emergency medical calls a year. CCFR also provides a wide array of Community Risk Reduction programs including fire inspections, building plan reviews, and a Community Paramedic program. CCF&R operates under a balanced budget and has a history of passing independent financial audits by the state.