WEST RICHLAND, Wash. – Since Station 410 in West Richland reopened last summer in Benton County, Fire District 4 announced it’s seen notable improvements.
Data shows that the average response time to calls has dropped by more than a minute.
Fire crews have noted that faster arrivals have also reduced the workload on other stations and improved overall reliability across the district.
These improvements come at a time when District 4 is facing growing demand and rising operational costs.
The results are being used by the Board of Fire Commissioners to determine whether to maintain current staffing and service levels district-wide for the future.
The board may consider asking voters to approve a fire levy lid lift in 2026, although no decision has been made yet.
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