Following initial success in the trial merger between the Camas and Washougal fire departments, Camas Fire Chief Nick Swinhart is recommending the effort be extended and a formal exploration of the feasibility of establishing a regional fire authority be explored.
Swinhart said during last night’s City Council workshop that on Tuesday, Feb. 21 the council would have the opportunity to vote to extend the current trial merger effort by two years, and form a planning committee that would establish a vision, operational aspects and funding methodology for a fire authority proposal.