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Proudly serving the communities of Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, SeaTac, Tukwila, and King County Fire Districts 37 & 43.
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06/01/2026

This past Saturday, members of Puget Sound Fire attended the King County Fire Chief’s Association’s Diversity and Recruitment Workshop. More than 150 people attended this semi-annual event, which was geared toward members of the BIPOC community, women, limited-English-speaking community members, and/or those with no prior fire service experience who would like to learn more about a rewarding career in Fire and EMS. The goal of this event was to provide valuable information, mentorship, and connections to help individuals start a successful career in public service.

The event featured six breakout classes to help prepare individuals for key elements of joining the fire service:

• Written firefighter exam prep
• Oral board interview prep
• Wellness and fitness prep
• Medical, psych, and background check prep
• A Day in the life of a firefighter
• Networking with firefighters from area fire departments

In addition to the breakout classes, a diverse group of speakers from around the region, including Puget Sound Fire’s Firefighter Temesgen Zegergis, spoke to help attendees better understand why they chose a rewarding career in fire and life safety and what that journey was like from their unique perspective. A special thanks to the Bellevue Fire Department and Bellevue College for hosting Saturday’s workshop. The next King County Fire Chief’s Association’s Diversity and Recruitment Workshop will be in the fall of 2026. We hope to see you there!

05/31/2026

Car Seat check-up events are happening in June in the communities of Auburn (6th), Bellevue (6/9 & 6/23), Federal Way (6/11), Kirkland (6/13), Issaquah (6/20), and Bothell (6/25) for parents, parents-to-be and caregivers.

Whether this is your first time installing a car seat in preparation for the arrival of a new baby or you’ve done this many times, installing car seats correctly can be tricky.

Did you know? National data shows that only 1 in 4 car seats are installed properly. Whether you’re a first-time parent or just need a double-check, we’re here to help—because your child’s safety is priceless!

Our partners over at King County are hosting a free car seat check-up events. Certified technicians will check your seat for recalls, correct installation, and answer your safety questions! Bring your vehicle and car seat owner’s manuals with you.

Visit www.kingcounty.gov/carseats for a complete list of events near you.

(𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘦𝘧𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘻𝘦𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘢 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺)

05/30/2026

The recruit firefighters completed Week 16 of Recruit Academy 22. During the week, the recruits took their Unit 1 test, attended lectures on anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, shock, trauma & bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head and spinal injuries, and orthopedic injuries. They also completed hands-on training on primary and secondary patient examinations, how to take vital signs, basic bandaging, CPR and automatic external defibrillator (AED), basic splinting, and how to put a patient on a backboard.

In Week 17, the recruits will have a full week. They will take their Unit 2 test, attend lectures on chest injuries, genitourinary, abdominal, and orthopedic injuries, introduction to medicine, cardiac emergencies, respiratory emergencies, and allergy & anaphylaxis emergencies. They will also complete hands-on training on primary and secondary patient examinations for trauma and medical emergencies, wound care, and obtaining patient history.

King County Fire Training Consortium

05/29/2026

Come see us at Kent’s International Festival tomorrow, from 10am-5pm at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent! Come for the entertainment, cultural crafts, and information booths, and stop by our fire engine to visit with our firefighters! We hope to see you tomorrow!

05/28/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

When you hear sirens or see the lights of first responder vehicles, if traffic allows, you should move as far to the right as safely as possible and come to a complete stop until the first responders have passed. If you are unable to pull over to the right or stop, slow down and try to leave a clear path for the vehicle(s) to get through. Do not stop in the middle of an intersection. Pulling to the right and yielding to emergency vehicles at intersections is one way to make sure we get to the emergency the fastest and safest possible.

05/27/2026

According to the American Heart Association, about 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double, or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. When using an AED, the chances of survival are even higher.

If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a child, a spouse, a parent, or a friend.

𝗣𝘂𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗖𝗣𝗥 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀!

Puget Sound Fire, Renton Regional Fire Authority and Valley Regional Fire Authority are jointly providing CPR/AED and First Aid training to the community. Whether you are looking for training for personal knowledge, or certification has been required by your employer, our program has the training and standardized curriculum to provide you the skills you need.

For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/CPR_AED_PSF

05/26/2026

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. Teens are getting ready for a summer full of fun, friends, and free time. Unfortunately, summer also means more teens are involved crashes that result in injury and death. These crashes are 100% preventable.

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, teen driving-related fatalities increase significantly. Together, we can continue to work to stop the number one killer of teens in the US—car crashes, particularly those caused by distracted driving. Crashes due to distracted driving are 100% preventable. “You Have the Power” to be a part of the solution!

Puget Sound Fire would like to remind you to eliminate distractions while you’re driving. Hands on the wheel, eyes on the road, and keep your mind on your driving.

**𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡.**

05/25/2026

Today, Puget Sound Fire honors the men and women of the United States armed forces and their families who made sacrifices while serving our country. We are always grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms.

In addition, on this Memorial Day, we recognize those in fire, EMS, and law enforcement that served for their communities and are no longer with us, especially our brothers, Deputy Chief Jimmy Webb and Captain Brandon Minneman. We will always remember them.

In observation of this holiday, Puget Sound Fire headquarters office is closed and will reopen tomorrow, May 26 at 8:00am. As always, if you have an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

Have a safe, healthy, and enjoyable holiday!

05/24/2026

Fire departments across King County are looking for future firefighters and are expanding recruitment efforts to provide applicants with useful information on navigating the hiring process. Mentors from the profession will also be available to workshop attendees. The next 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 is on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟬 at Bellevue College.

You don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn about the hiring process to become a firefighter and have a chance to work with mentors in the field. learn everything you need to know about starting and maintaining a rewarding career in Fire, EMS, and other first response or public health opportunities. Fire service professionals will be discussing the ins and outs of written exams, physical and mental wellness, oral boards, medical and psychological exams, and more!

This workshop is open to EVERYONE at least 16 years of age and we welcome members of the BIPOC community, women, bilingual adults, LGBTQIA+ or those with no prior fire service experience. For more information and to sign up for this opportunity: https://www.kingcountyfirechiefs.org/event-details/kcfca-diversity-recruitment-workshop-1-7

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱.

05/23/2026

The recruit firefighters completed Week 15 of Recruit Academy 22. During the week, the recruits completed their final practical examination and then trained on single-person forcible entry techniques, firefighter safety & survival head first ladder bails, and flowing water from an engine’s deck gun. On Thursday, they transitioned to the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training portion of the recruit academy. They were introduced to the emergency medical system and attended lectures on lifting and moving patients, medical terminology, and CPR. The completed hands-on training on CPR, carrying and moving patients, and airway management. They also attended their third agency evaluation with their home department.

In Week #16, the recruits will have a busy week. They will take their Unit 1 test, attend lectures on anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, shock/trauma/bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head and spinal injuries, and orthopedic injuries. They will also complete hands-on training on primary and secondary patient examinations, how to take vital signs, basic bandaging, CPR and automatic external defibrillator (AED), basic splinting, and how to put a patient on a backboard.

King County Fire Training Consortium

Address

20811 84th Avenue S
Kent, WA
98032

Telephone

+12538564300

Website

http://www.pugetsoundfire.org/

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