In the News

Feb. 23, 2026: West Richland EMS sees faster response times with reopened station

Feb. 17, 2026: West Richland fire station touts cuts in response times since reopening

Jan. 28, 2026: Benton County Fire District 4 approves 2026 budget amid rising costs

Sept. 11, 2025: West Richland fire station reopening cuts response times

Aug. 14, 2025: BCFD4 seeks more firefighters to meet growing demand in West Richland

July 18, 2025: River rescues are on the rise. Tri-Cities officials urge water safety

July 17, 2025: Benton County Fire District 4 discusses water safety in West Richland

July 17, 2025: Benton County Fire District 4 sees spike in water rescue calls this summer

June 10, 2025: Benton County reopens West Richland’s Station 410 for faster fire response

April 4, 2025: Cause under investigation for early morning shop fire in West Richland 

Jan. 8, 2025: No one hurt after fire at Timber Apartments in Richland Wednesday afternoon 

Nov. 26, 2024: Benton County Fire District 4 hosts annual food drive “Operation Candy Cane” 

Nov. 13, 2024: Fire destroys Richland, WA family’s home 

Oct. 22, 2024: Tree fire in West Richland prompts reminder on burn safety precautions

Oct. 10, 2024: No one hurt after Quail Springs Apartment fire in West Richland

Oct. 10, 2024: Benton County Fire District 4 kicks off budget planning process for 2025

Sept. 30, 2024: Benton County Fire District 4 sounds the alarm on fire safety ahead of Fire Prevention Week

July 16, 2024: Dodge Street in West Richland temporarily closed due to fire at ServiceMaster Restore building

June 24, 2024: Owner of Tri-City Pallets says city is at fault for non-working hydrants after fire destroys business

June 24, 2024: Pallet fire in East Pasco contained, will burn for a few days

June 21, 2024: Firework regulations across the region for 4th of July 

June 21, 2024: DNR announces fire ban for Lower Basin

June 11, 2024: Large wildfire in Benton City fully contained, evacuations lifted