Grant County Fire District 7 was busy in 2023 and did a great deal of work to improve its readiness by upgrading equipment. At the beginning of the year, the average age of its equipment was 43 years, but by the end of the year, that number had reduced to 23 years - making the department's equipment generally more dependable.
January 26, 2024
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GCFD 7 sees improvements in equipment, volunteerism
SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 responded to more incidents in less time in 2023 compared to the year before, according to the district’s annual report. GCFD 7 also made strides in equipment and volunteer staffing, according to the district’s annual report, released this month. GCFD 7 covers Soap Lake, Coulee City, the area along SR 17 between between the two towns and the High Hill area east of the coulee, according to county records.