South Bay Fire Department

South Bay Fire Department We are a fire & EMS agency serving the areas of Johnson Point, South Bay, and Boston Harbor in northern Thurston County.

This Memorial Day, the harbor will fill up, grills will get fired up, and families will spend the day together enjoying ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the harbor will fill up, grills will get fired up, and families will spend the day together enjoying the place we all get to call home. šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø

Before the day gets going, we want to take a moment to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country. Their sacrifice is woven into the freedoms and everyday moments we often take for granted.

From all of us at South Bay Fire, we hope everyone has a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Wildfire season is back… cue the garden hoses and w**d eaters.Around South Bay, most of the brush fires we respond to do...
05/13/2026

Wildfire season is back… cue the garden hoses and w**d eaters.

Around South Bay, most of the brush fires we respond to don’t start from massive wildfires. They usually start from everyday stuff: burn piles, burning w**ds, unattended fires, fireworks, or kids getting curious with matches.

As things start drying out, here are a few good reminders:

• Keep water nearby anytime you’re burning
• Clear dry grass and brush around fires
• Keep grass short around homes and buildings
• Don’t park hot vehicles or trailers in tall grass
• Never leave fires unattended
• Keep BBQ grills clean and away from structures
• Make sure burn piles are completely out… even the next morning
• Talk with kids about fire safety and fireworks

And if a fire starts getting away from you, call early. Seriously. No fire is too small for us to come check out šŸš’šŸ”„.

Big thank you to the family that stopped by the station with handmade cards and chocolate chip cookies for the crew ā¤ļøTh...
05/12/2026

Big thank you to the family that stopped by the station with handmade cards and chocolate chip cookies for the crew ā¤ļø

The cards are already hanging up around the station, and the cookies… let’s just say firefighters handled those with the same urgency we handle everything else šŸŖšŸ˜‚

We really are lucky to serve such a supportive community. Stuff like this means a lot to our firefighters and reminds us why we love doing this job.

Extra shout out to Firefighter Devin McCosh and Firefighter Zach Grimaldo for their quick response to this call šŸ™Œ

Happy Mother’s Day ā¤ļøTo the moms working here at South Bay Fire, the moms at home holding things down while their firefi...
05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day ā¤ļø

To the moms working here at South Bay Fire, the moms at home holding things down while their firefighter is away on shift, the moms in our community who support us through it all, and the moms who raised us into the people we are today... today is for you.

We know firefighters can be a handful and it truly takes a village sometimes šŸ˜… Your love, patience, and support never go unnoticed. We couldn’t do what we love without all of you behind us.

From all of us at South Bay Fire, Happy Mother’s Day.

Too good not to reshare! May the 4th be with you!
05/04/2026

Too good not to reshare! May the 4th be with you!

Drive with caution, wear your seatbelt, and silence distractions.

At South Bay Fire, it’s the little things we notice.The wave from the front porch.Kids hopping off the bus hitting us wi...
05/04/2026

At South Bay Fire, it’s the little things we notice.

The wave from the front porch.
Kids hopping off the bus hitting us with the ā€œhonk the hornā€ signal.
A quick thank you while we’re fueling up.

That stuff sticks with us.

We’re out here doing our job, but your support is what makes it worth it. Proud to be part of this community and to show up when it matters ā¤ļø.

Last weekend, South Bay crews responded to a commercial structure fire with flames showing. At the same time, another co...
04/16/2026

Last weekend, South Bay crews responded to a commercial structure fire with flames showing. At the same time, another commercial fire was happening in Olympia, so both South Bay Engine’s 81 and 83 responded to assist Lacey Fire District Three

Engine 81 was assigned primary search, checking for anyone inside the building. Engine 83 arrived shortly after and completed the secondary search. Lacey Fire District 3 Engine 34 did an outstanding job knocking down the fire quickly and keeping it contained to the involved apartment.

We are proud to work alongside our neighboring departments across the county. Teamwork like this helps keep our community safe, and we are always happy to be of service.

Last week, South Bay crews responded to a residential structure fire with our partners at Lacey Fire District 3. South B...
04/09/2026

Last week, South Bay crews responded to a residential structure fire with our partners at Lacey Fire District 3. South Bay’s Engine 81 arrived on scene and supplied Lacey Fire’s Engine 35 with a water source. They were then assigned extension (making sure the fire doesn’t spread to other areas) and exterior extinguishment (extinguishing flames on the outside of the house) to ensure the fire wasn’t spreading. Engine 35 made a strong push on the ground floor, got the fire under control, and saved the structure. This was also our new engine’s first structure fire!

Always appreciate working alongside Lacey Fire. Solid crew and great coordination on this one.

Shamrock shades on, good vibes up šŸ™Œ, and all four wheels down! Crash rainbows, not rigs this St. Patrick’s Day!šŸ€ Stay sa...
03/17/2026

Shamrock shades on, good vibes up šŸ™Œ, and all four wheels down!
Crash rainbows, not rigs this St. Patrick’s Day!šŸ€ Stay safe and have fun!

03/17/2026

What a great turnout for last week’s push-in ceremony! Thank you to our community, friends, and families for joining us for this special moment. We love sharing the excitement and truly appreciate your support!

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3506 Shincke Road NE
Olympia, WA
98506

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