KING COUNTY, WA – On Sept. 11, firefighters across King County will honor the men and women who lost their lives during the tragic events of 9/11 in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many fire departments are unable to hold in-person memorial events for members of the public.…
KING COUNTY, WA – Fire agencies in King County and throughout the Puget Sound region have responded to a large number of brush fires over the past couple of days. With the continued hot, dry and windy weather, the King County Fire Chiefs Association is urging the public to immediately take steps to prevent brush…
KING COUNTY (WA) – The events of the last few weeks have marked a pivotal point in our nation’s history. Following the tragic killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, communities around the world have united to send a strong message that police brutality and systemic racism will not be tolerated. We are listening, and we…
King County Fire Chiefs have an important message to share with the community we serve. A look back at the beginning of COVID-19 in King County, where we are today, and how we can finish strong. Do not let up, we have come too far to go back. #TOGETHERWECAN
Fire departments and emergency medical services have experienced an approximate 25% decrease in the number of calls for serious health conditions such as STEMI heart attacks in King County. In correlation with other data, medical professionals are concerned there could be a reluctance to call 911 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The apprehension to calling…