On August 23rd, the Pacific County Sheriff's Office welcomed back Deputy Nick Zimmerman to our patrol division after graduating from the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission's Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Deputy Zimmerman completed over 720 hours of very challenging law enforcement training to become certified as a peace officer in our state. Deputy Zimmerman is currently paired with a field training officer and is excited to be protecting and serving the citizens of Pacific County.

(Pictured left to right: Sheriff Scott Johnson, Deputy Zimmerman and Undersheriff Ron Clark)

​South Bend, Washington – The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning, which replaces a previously issued Fire Weather Watch, for all of Pacific County, which is in effect from 3:00 p.m. today, Wednesday September 6 - 11:00 p.m. Thursday September 7, 2017. 

A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior.  A Fire Weather Watch is issued when weather conditions could exist in the next 12-72 hours. A Red Flag Warning is the highest alert. During these times extreme caution is urged by all residents.

The National Weather Service Portland Office is forecasting abundant lightning. Thunderstorms will be moving rapidly through the area. These storms will move through fast enough to prevent widespread wetting rains. Fuels remain critically dry. An outdoor burn ban is already in effect in all of Pacific County.
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As fire conditions can change frequently, PCEMA will not be posting updated information.  Residents are encouraged to check with the Weather Service website for updated information at http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/pqr/.