Posts Tagged ‘Mike Burnett’
Leaving Fire District 1 In ‘Really Strong’ Shape, Mike Burnett Reflects On Fire Chief Tenure
Chelan County Fire District #1, serving the lower Wenatchee Valley from Sunnyslope to Malaga, has seen a lot of changes over the 10-year tenure of Fire Chief Mike Burnett. From population growth, to a marked increase in wildland fires, to annexing the City of Wenatchee, Burnett said he feels comfortable leaving the District in the…
Read MoreChelan County Fire District #1 Preparing For Fire Season, Station Upgrades
Chelan County Fire District #1 Fire Chief Mike Burnett joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studio to talk about seasonal and permanent hires ahead of this year’s fire season, a few small burns that have already popped up this spring, predicting the type of fires ahead based on dry fuels and vegetation and major renovations…
Read MoreVoters Approve Chelan County Fire District #1 Levy Lift – A Chat with Mike Burnett
On the primary election ballot this week voters in the greater Wenatchee area – Chelan County Fire District #1 – passed with 74% approval a tax levy increase from $1.37 per $1,000 of accessed property value to $1.42. KOHO’s Dan Langager talks about where that new revenue is headed with Fire Chief Mike Burnett.
Read MorePrimary Election – Chelan County Fire Districts 1 & 3 Levy Lifts
Primary election day is now one week away. Voters must get their ballots postmarked or placed in an official ballot box by 8 p.m. In Chelan County, two fire districts are asking their residents for an increase in the property tax levy that funds their firefighting programs and staff. KOHO’s Dan Langager reports.
Read MoreAbove-Average Fuels Lead to Above-Average Fire Season Start
Chelan County Fire District #1 Fire Chief Mike Burnett joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studio to talk about this year’s fire season so far and how the wet spring lead to an increase in grasses and other fuels. Burnett also recaps the Spartan Fire that started two weeks ago south of Malaga and looks…
Read MoreChelan County Fire District #1 Building New Squilchuck Station, Planning Future Facilities
Chelan County Fire District #1 Fire Chief Mike Burnett joins Chris Hansen in the KOHO studio to talk about major facilities changes for the district – expanding the Squilchuck fire station in South Wenatchee, with construction beginning there this month, a new station on N. Wenatchee Ave. at the old Prospector Pies location, revamping their…
Read MoreHorselake Brush Fire Wrap-Up with Chief Mike Burnett
A human-caused brush fire broke out Sunday afternoon in the Horselake Preserve west of Wenatchee. The fire claimed two outbuildings at the old homestead there and 20 acres of grass. Local, regional and federal agencies responded, along with three helicopters making water drops. Level 1 evacuations were in place as a precaution for the Horselake…
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