Thurston County Medic One

05/29/2026

This is a great reminder from Lacey Fire District Three. Look for life jackets at public-access swimming areas throughout Thurston County and make water safety a priority! Be safe this Summer!

05/29/2026

Wildfire season is right around the corner, and now is the time to start cleaning up around your home and property.

South Thurston Fire & EMS, in partnership with DNR and the Thurston Conservation District, will be hosting Dumpster Days on June 6th and 7th from 11am–5pm both days.
Residents are encouraged to bring yard waste to one of our two drop-off locations:

📍 110 N Main St – Bucoda
📍 17410 Tilley Rd SW – Tenino

Creating defensible space and cleaning up dry vegetation can make a huge difference during wildfire season.

⚠️ Please note: Yard waste does NOT include noxious weeds.
Washington State Noxious W**d List:
https://www.nwcb.wa.gov/printable-noxious-weed-list

Clean yards. Safer communities. Let’s get prepared together.

05/22/2026

We love this tradition! Can't wait to see that old backboard filled with save pins!

In honor of EMS Week, we started a new tradition. Whenever someone saves a life, we tack a save pin into the wood of this ancient Medic 5 backboard displayed in the apparatus bay. Someday, there won't be any room left, and we'll have to find a new artifact!

Thanks for the idea, Lieutenant Sorem!!

05/21/2026

Have you heard of the Olympia Fire Department’s free Community Assistance Referral & Education Services (C.A.R.E.S.) program yet? If you haven’t, that means you probably haven’t needed their assistance, and their assistance is always 100 percent confidential.

The C.A.R.E.S team says it best themselves:

“The C.A.R.E.S. team strives to support a healthier community and reduce reliance on the 911 system and local emergency departments for non-acute concerns. We accomplish this goal through advocacy, assistance, education, and mobile-integrated healthcare to the City of Olympia. We believe that everyone deserves to receive sustainable tools and practical connections to increase the livability, independence, and the overall success of our community.”

To learn more about the OFD C.A.R.E.S program and see if they are a possible resource for you, follow the link below! ⬇️

https://www.olympiawa.gov/services/fire_department/cares.php

05/21/2026

Wednesday is EMS for Children Day

EMS for Children Day is a great chance to highlight how caring for kids in emergency situations is a little different. Our providers go through specialized training for pediatrics so they can give the best care possible when it’s needed most. You’ll also see them out in the community, having fun at events and teaching kids important safety tips. It’s so important for children to learn how to stay safe, know how to call 911, and even learn CPR! And who better to give them that knowledge than the heroes who rush in when they call 911?

05/19/2026

🚨Improving outcomes, together!

Thurston County's EMS System is made up of 12 fire agencies and 3 private ambulance companies. Thanks to our tiered response, providers from different agencies might arrive at your emergency and team up to provide the best care possible.
We'd love to give a big shout-out and thank you to every agency in Thurston County for their dedication and hard work!

Happy EMS Week!

West Thurston Fire
South Bay Fire Department
S.E. Thurston Fire Authority
Tumwater Fire Department
Bald Hills Fire Department
East Olympia Fire District 6
Olympia Fire Department
Lacey Fire District Three
Griffin Fire Department
McLane Black Lake Fire Department
South Thurston Fire & EMS

05/18/2026

Join us on June 17th at 6:30 PM at Prosperity Grange #315 (3701 Steamboat Island Rd NW) to learn how you can become better prepared for emergencies.

We’ll walk through simple, practical steps you can take now to stay safe and ready when it matters most.

Mark your calendars. We hope to see you there!

05/18/2026

Monday - Training and Education

Training and education is a large part of the work we do here at Medic One. Multiple EMT classes throughout the year, ALS Academy, OTEP's (Ongoing Training and Evaluation Program), ALS Inservice, Medical Drills with agency and community partners, the education never stops!
We also train and educate the public with our FREE CPR/AED classes! Head over to our website if you would like to become CPR Certified.👇👇👇👇

https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/thurston-county-medic-one-cpr-class-registration

05/18/2026

Welcome to EMS Week 2026! The theme of each day is below. We look forward to celebrating our EMS providers and partners this week!

Monday - Education Day
Tuesday - EMS Safety Day
Wednesday - EMS for Children Day
Thursday - Save-A-Life Day
Friday - EMS Recognition Day
Saturday - EMS Remembrance Day

02/05/2026

We’re making headlines! 👏👏👏
JEMS - Emergency Medical Services is a leading publication in the EMS industry.

Thurston County paramedics began using ultrasound devices in ambulances in 2023, achieving accreditation in 2025 for onboard ultrasound use.