Hoquiam Fire Gets An Upgrade

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:06 AM

The technology gives crews real-time call details along with building plans, hydrant locations and hazard information.

Firefighters in Hoquiam are getting a high-tech boost to help them respond more quickly to emergencies. The Hoquiam Fire Department says new computer-aided dispatch systems are now installed in all of its emergency vehicles after a three-year rollout. The technology gives crews real-time call details along with building plans, hydrant locations and hazard information. Officials say the system will help firefighters make faster decisions when they arrive on scene.

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Hoquiam Fire Gets An Upgrade

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