In 2013 KCFD #3 commissioned a Community Task Force to give their views for the future direction of the fire district.

 Following the recommendations from the task force:

• 2016 - The district hired a FULL TIME Fire Chief.
• 2018 - The Commissioners asked the constituents of the district to vote for a Capital Bond to make needed upgrades to builidings and equipment to meet future needs. The Bond was approved. 
• 2019-2022 - The district hired an architect and engineers to plan facility updates, then hired a contractor to bring the plans to reality to meet the needs of the fire service.
• 2022-2023 - The task force is still active and reviewing options for coordinated/regional services with White Salmon Fire Department.

2022- A Joint White Salmon and KCFD3 Task Force was formed to review current services and give their view for the future direction of the fire service.

• 2023 - The Joint White Salmon and KCFD3 Task Force produced a report regarding emergency service levels in the greater White Salmon community.