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LCFD5 uses a combination model: 10 full-time personnel, 10 active volunteers, and one halftime administrative secretary (budgeted for full-time).

Daily staffing includes two Firefighter/EMTs and at least one Firefighter/Paramedic. Key roles include Admin Specialist, Fire Training Officer, and Medical Services Officer.

The chain of command flows from Board to Chief, then to officers and line personnel.

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LCFD5 is funded by property taxes via voter-approved levies.

Annual budget: $3,829,952 (General Fund: $2,442,380 fire levy, $1,387,572 EMS levy). The Capital Program is supported by a $1.95M Station Improvement Grant.

We are committed to fiscal transparency. Links to WA State Auditor’s Office reports are available.