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On Monday, October 28, firefighters across King County deployed to California to assist in the wildfire effort. A Wildland Engine Strike Team comprised of five specialized brush trucks and 19 firefighters from Seattle, Eastside, Shoreline, Bothell, Valley Regional and Duvall Fire Departments left King County early yesterday morning and are on their way to California to…
Nearly 40 women interested in pursuing a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or serving their community as a firefighter or paramedic attended the ‘Future Women in EMS and Fire’ workshop in Seattle on Oct. 26 and 27. The King County Fire Chiefs Association and King County EMS are committed to improving diversity in fire…
The thought that all firefighting training is done in heavy gear involving ladders and hoses is not always the correct. The fire service is not unlike many private businesses and involves a lot of the same complexities of managing people, money and legal issues. The King County Fire Chief’s Training Division is focusing on training…
Members of the public are invited to join King County fire agencies on Sept. 11 as they commemorate the 18th anniversary of 9/11. This is an opportunity to gather as a community to remember the lives that were lost that day and the lives that were forever changed. Two ceremonies will be held: City of…
The KC Fire Chiefs Association, King County Medic One, KC EMS, and the Mercer Island Fire Department are excited to announce a free talk on psychologically preparing for retirement, presented by Dr. Maureen Pierce. Dr. Pierce is a long-time advocate of first responders – counseling and treating many people in the fields of Police, Fire,…
King County Fire Chiefs Association (KCFCA), in partnership with Eastside Fire & Rescue, introduced the capabilities of a rescue drone during a live demonstration at Sammamish Pine Lake Park.
News Around the State
- Masquerade Ball Supports Whitman County Fire District 12Firefighters and guests danced the night away at Whitman County Fire District 12’s inaugural Masquerade Ball to benefit community education Saturday night at SEL Event Center. Mirenda Stenbakken, Emergency Medical Services chief, oversaw planning the event. She said the ball was initially planned for 2020 but they didn’t want to… Read more »
- Woman dies in Yakima mobile home fire along with numerous petsA woman who was injured in a mobile home fire on East Alder Street has died along with numerous pets. A neighbor called to report the fire at a home on the 1300 block of E. Alder Street near Fair Avenue shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday. When firefighters arrived, they… Read more »
- Public invited to meet South County Fire Chief finalists Nov. 14The public is invited to meet the three finalists for South County Fire Chief at a reception on Thursday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m., at South County Fire Headquarters, 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. The finalists are:Bryan Brice, current Fire Chief for the City of Mount Vernon; Christopher Riley, a retired… Read more »
- Moses Lake Firefighters, Firefighters for Kids Foundation again teaming up to help families in needMoses Lake firefighters, in partnership with the Firefighters for Kids Foundation, are seeking donations to help families in need this holiday season. People can bring new toys, clothes, diapers sizes two to five, and cash donations to the Moses Lake Fire Department Station 1, located at 701 E. Third Ave.… Read more »
- Fire Destroys RV In Chelan CountyChelan County Fire District 1 crews were dispatched to mobile home fire on Stemilt Creek Road early Monday morning. Battalion Chief Peter Rigelman says when firefighters arrived, they found an RV fully involved. “One occupant at the time of the fire, but she was able to get out. She did… Read more »