Shoreline Professional Firefighters Local 1760

12/30/2025

Enjoy retirement, Rob!

RETIREMENT -
After more than 27 years of service, we proudly announce the retirement of Rob Heib, whose career with the Shoreline Fire Department began in 1994 as a reserve firefighter before transitioning to full-time firefighter in 1998. Rob’s dedication and skill quickly set him apart, leading to his promotion to Driver Engineer in December 2009. Over the years, he served as an Engine Driver, Ladder Truck Driver, Tillerman, and was an EVIP Instructor. Rob was also voted the Shoreline Fire Department Driver of the Year award twice.

Rob brought professionalism to every shift. His commitment extended well beyond daily operations—he spent 10 days in Haiti in 2011 providing medical relief, trained countless engine drivers, assisted in pump academies, and served as a supervisor for the North King County COVID-19 vaccination site.

A proud member of Local 1760, Rob participated in numerous committees and generously volunteered at Easter egg hunts and Shoreline Christmas Toy Drives.

As Rob enters retirement, we celebrate not only his outstanding contributions but also the spirit and camaraderie he shared with everyone around him, even with his aversion to vegetables! He leaves behind a legacy of excellence, mentorship, and service that will continue to shape the department long after his last shift. Rob extends a heartfelt thank-you to the many employees he had the honor of working alongside, and most importantly to his loving family—his wife Sharon, daughter Ella, and son Robby—for their unwavering support throughout his career.

We wish Rob a fulfilling and joyful retirement and thank him for the extraordinary impact he has made on our department and community.

12/30/2025

Congrats Todd on your retirement!

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After more than 30 years of dedicated service, Todd McInturff is retiring from the fire service. Since beginning his career on April 4, 1994—most of it serving Lake Forest Park—Todd has been a steady and respected presence known for his calm confidence, generosity, and quick wit. He brought humor to tough moments and heart to every crew he served with.

Todd, thank you for your service and the legacy you leave behind. You will be deeply missed—enjoy your well-earned retirement.

12/20/2025

We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of a Washington State Patrol trooper who was struck and killed in Tacoma last night.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the trooper’s family, loved ones, and our brothers and sisters at the Washington State Patrol during this incredibly difficult time.
Please slow down, move over, and remember that every responder on the roadside is someone’s family.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) confirms the tragic loss of Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting #720, who was killed Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle in Tacoma.

Trooper Guting was standing outside of her patrol car investigating a two-vehicle collision when she was struck just before 7:30 p.m. on southbound State Route 509 near milepost 2, south of the Port of Tacoma. Individuals on scene rendered aid, but the trooper ultimately succumbed to her injuries. The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) is taking over the investigation of the incident.

Trooper Guting, 29, began her career with the WSP as a trooper cadet in January 2024. She graduated with the 119th Trooper Basic Training Class, commissioning that same year on Oct. 30th. In that time, served in WSP District 1 in Tacoma.

Tara’s loss is deeply felt within the WSP family, and especially by her husband, Timothy, who himself serves as a Deputy State Fire Marshal at the WSP Fire Training Academy in North Bend.

Tara Guting was born on July 19, 1996, to Russell and Cheryl Hirata in Honolulu, Hawaii. She attended Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii, and graduated on May 25, 2014. She began a career of service by enlisting in the Army National Guard on Oct. 22, 2014, where she served honorably as a Signal Intelligence Analyst until Oct, 21, 2022. Her dedication to service and commitment to her duties were evident throughout her eight-year military career.

She married Timothy on Aug. 21, 2019, at the Fire Training Academy.

She answered her final call Friday night, marking the 34th time in WSP’s 105-year history that the agency lost one of its own in line of duty.

“My heartfelt condolences go out to Timothy, Tara’s extended family, her friends, her academy classmates, to District 1 Captain Gundermann, and his entire team,” said WSP Chief John R. Batiste. “We will never forget Badge #720 – Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting.

“The sky has poured rain on us all for the past two weeks… And with this loss, now tears flood our souls.”

12/09/2025

On Sunday, Dec. 7, local heroes hit the court for our annual charity basketball tournament. After a day of friendly competition and plenty of slam-dunk spirit, Shoreline Fire Department took home the championship title🏆🥇 for the second year in a row! Thank you to Marysville Police Department for hosting this event.

Even better, the tournament benefited Seattle Children's and Toys for Tots, helping support kids and families who need it the most.

The season of giving isn't over, you can still brighten up a child's Christmas. Learn how to donate here: https://www.toysfortots.org/

12/05/2025

Please donate if you’re able.

🎄 🎄 Shoreline Annual Toy Drive –
This Saturday!
We’re very low on toys this year and need your help. Please donate if you’re able!
📍 December 6
Location: Fred Meyer, Shoreline
🎁 How to Donate
Bring new, unwrapped toys to the kickoff event at Fred Meyer or, drop them off at any Shoreline Fire Station or the YMCA through December 12th
Your generosity brings joy to local children and supports families right here in our community.
Let’s come together and make this holiday season brighter for every child!

12/05/2025

We recently received a great photograph from 1977. Pictured are 4 of the 6 original Shoreline Fire Department Paramedics—Mic Footer, Michael Koontz, Dan Smith, and Don Westphal. Thanks to our generous donors and supporters, Medic One Foundation has funded the training of over 50 Shoreline paramedics. Thanks, Greg Koontz for sharing!

07/30/2025

07/01/2025

Happy retirement, Craig!

RETIREMENT -
Craig Overfield began his fire service career in 1989 as a volunteer with the City of Fircrest. In February of 1995, Shoreline was fortunate to welcome him aboard, where he would go on to serve with dedication for the next three decades. Throughout his career, Craig wore many hats—serving on the aid car, the engine, as a promoted driver for six years, and in the role of acting Lieutenant. He ultimately pursued and achieved his Paramedic certification, graduating from Harborview’s Class 33. Over nearly two decades as a medic, Craig cared for countless patients and navigated some of the most challenging calls with professionalism and compassion.

He will be remembered not only for his clinical skill and leadership but also for his ever-present smile and his gift for finding humor—even during the most difficult moments.
Thank you for your service to our community and department. Best wishes in retirement!

06/30/2025

We are heartbroken and devastated by the tragic events that unfolded yesterday in Coeur d’Alene where firefighters and police officers were ambushed while fighting to protect their community.

We stand in solidarity with the firefighters and law enforcement officers who responded with courage and professionalism under the most difficult conditions. We are especially holding close the loved ones of the fallen and injured.

To our brothers and sisters in the fire service and law enforcement across Idaho: you are not alone. Your bravery, sacrifice, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We grieve with you. We honor you.

06/26/2025

Being a firefighter is the best job in the world, but sometimes it takes one too soon.

Our Local is sad to learn of the passing of Brandon, and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and his firefighter brothers and sisters.

Rest easy brother!

Honoring Captain Brandon:

There are moments in this job—and in life—where you find a kind of perfection. It’s rare. Fleeting. So you chase it. You work for it. You try to hold onto it.

Brandon lived in that pursuit. He was a quiet professional—never asked for credit, just did the work, took care of his people, and showed up with purpose. He served in the Army with the 62nd Medical Brigade, started his fire service journey volunteering in Thurston County, and spent over 17 years with the Kent Fire Department now Puget Sound Fire. Most recently as Captain of Station 83 in Maple Valley, badge #268. He has held positions as part of our HazMat team, helped in training while always being leader, and a friend.

But this post isn’t just about his resume—it’s about what’s harder to put into words. What happens when someone who found meaning in service, in routine, in his family, his kids, his faith, and being part of a team?

Grief is hard to talk about. Especially when it lives close. When it wears a uniform. When it has coffee with you at shift change. When you see him with his family around town.

Brandon would never have called himself a hero. But he always did the right thing. He cared deeply about his crew, his family, and the job. We owe it to him—to each other—to carry that forward.

He will be missed. More than we can say.

Local 1747 and PSF can honor him by holding him as the example. More details to follow regarding service. For now we’ll hold the line and support his family and ours.