Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Okanogan County Fire District 6.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Winthrop
County
The county where this buyer is located.
Okanogan
Phone Number
Contact phone number for this buyer.
509-997-2981
Zip Code
Postal code for this buyer's location.
98862
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Okanogan County Fire District 6
The board discussed several operational and financial matters, including concerns over construction cost overruns, staffing challenges, and inflation. Updates were provided on the status of fire apparatus and current wildfire response coordination. Key business included planning for the completion of Engine 641, establishing policies for after-action reviews following major incidents, and formalizing a board notification policy. The commissioners also addressed the rejection and acceptance of equipment bids, adopted a template for a board action log, and scheduled a special meeting for business plan development. Additionally, the board conducted two executive sessions to review the performance of a public employee.
The board discussed strategic big-picture goals for fire and wildfire suppression, evaluating current costs, risks, and resource availability. Key topics included analyzing staffing numbers, volunteer roster capabilities, and equipment needs to meet 2031 goals for structure and wildland fire response. The board also reviewed training protocols, focusing on certification standards and volunteer retention. Finally, the board ranked strategic priorities, including recruitment, culture, safety, career staffing, equipment, and funding, and assigned commissioners to lead the refinement of these goals for future meetings.
The Board of Fire Commissioners discussed the Chief's report, including repairs to Engine 633 and the recent state mobilization for the Hamilton Fire. They addressed the bid process for a 2012 Chevy Tahoe, deciding to repost the bid to increase outreach. A special meeting was scheduled to create a business plan. The Board reviewed accident reports regarding Tender 631 and Tender 641, discussing safety training and maintenance issues. Two executive sessions were held to review the performance of public employees. Additionally, the Winthrop Wildfire Committee reported on evacuation coordination, power grid concerns, and fire response procedures.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Okanogan County Fire District 6 meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
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Public-sector contacts connected to Okanogan County Fire District 6.
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