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Camas Council OKs placing regional fire authority issue before voters

Fire chief says new partnership would enhance Camas-Washougal fire and emergency medical services

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A Camas-Washougal Fire Department fire engine responds to a call in downtown Camas in 2017. (Kelly Moyer/Post-Record files)

The Camas City Council voted unanimously Monday to place a regional fire authority proposal on the April 22, 2025 ballot.

Creating a Camas-Washougal regional fire authority (RFA) would relieve financial pressures on both cities’ general funds and, according to Fire Chief Cliff Free, enhance local fire and emergency medical services.

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