%20(1)_edited.png)
Mass Notification System
Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue's Mass Notification System is made up of 5 individual sirens equipped with pre-recorded voice messages. These mass notification sirens will only be used in the event of an immediate evacuation or shelter-in-place scenario. The Fire District has the ability to set off all sirens at once or to set them off individually.
SIREN TESTING 5/6/26 10:30 am- 2:00 pm
This is a planned audible test of our mass notification system.
SIREN TESTING Frequently asked questions
How long will the testing last?​
-
We expect to run two test cycles lasting less than 15 minutes each, somewhere in that time window between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm.
If I hear the sirens on May 6th outside of the estimated testing
time, should I be concerned?
-
​No. While we estimate the testing to be completed between 10:30 am and 2:00 pm, if you hear sirens before or after that, assume it is part of the test.
Why are the sirens so loud?
-
So we can alert residents over the largest area possible.​
What will the test sound like?
-
​Residents will hear a tone and a pre-recorded voice message saying, "This is a test. This is a test of the fire emergency warning system..." (see below).
What will the real thing sound like, and how will I know the difference?
-
In the event of an emergency, you will hear a tone and 1 of the pre-recorded voice messages below.​​
When will the sirens be used in an emergency?
-
​When there is an immediate need for action, such as during wildfires, shelter-in-place, or other emergent evacuation situations.
Whom should I contact if I have further questions?
-
​Call 509-763-3034 or email lwfr@lwfr.org
Will the sirens still work if the area loses power?
-
Yes, each siren has its own battery backup system.
If cell service goes down in the area, will the sirens still function?
-
Yes, each siren runs off its own secure, independent communication system
​
6 pre-recorded messages
These are the pre-recorded messages that each siren is equipped with:
-
There is a wildfire in the area. Evacuate now. Level 3 evacuations are in place. Evacuate now. Proceed in the direction of Coles Corner and US Highway 2. Tune in to 560AM for additional information
-
There is a wildfire in the area. Evacuate now. Level 3 evacuations are in place. Evacuate now. Proceed in the direction of the Chumstick Highway. Tune in to 560AM for additional information.
-
There is a wildfire in the area. Evacuate now. Level 3 evacuations are in place. Tune in to 560AM for additional information.
-
Emergency event. Shelter in place. Seek shelter now.
-
An emergency evacuation has been issued for this area. Follow evacuation route instructions. Listen to the radio for additional information.
-
This is a test. This is a test of the fire emergency warning system. This is only a test. This is a test. This is a test of the fire emergency warning system. This is only a test.
Siren locations
1. Station 92 -- Chiwawa River Pines
2327 Pine Tree Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826
2. Station 93 -- Plain
19015 Beaver Valley Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826
3. Station 94 -- Ponderosa
21300 Cayuse St, Leavenworth, WA 98826
4. Station 95 -- Butcher Creek
18826 Butcher Creek FS 6910 Rd, Leavenworth, WA 98826
5. Kahler Glen Community
At the top of hole #9, next to the water reservoir