Hans Feige News Today

In an eventful Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) Board meeting, the results of multiple investigations were delivered, and the district named a new interim Fire Chief.

Joel Medina has been fired from his position as Fire Chief of Columbia River Fire & Rescue (CRFR) effective immediately, following a vote by the CRFR Board of Directors at

The Columbia County prosecutor’s office and state police earlier this year launched a criminal investigation into the fire department’s past handling of finances after the chief raised questions about unusual

Early findings of the board-directed forensic audit into Columbia River Fire and Rescue’s (CRFR) finances indicate widespread mismanagement of district funds.

Early findings of the board-directed forensic audit into Columbia River Fire and Rescue’s (CRFR) finances indicate widespread mismanagement of district funds.

The Columbia County prosecutor’s office and state police have launched a criminal investigation into the fire department’s past handling of finances.