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The objectives of this Division shall be to further enhance the education of all Fire Service Administrative Support by conducting workshops and seminars; to increase the proficiency of Fire Administrative Support by establishing a network sharing of information systems through various channels of communication; and to faciliate a statewide standardization wherever possible in all phases and aspects of the Fire Administrative Support field for the benefit of the Fire Service.

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Home is a 'total loss' after fatal fire near Newman Lake in Spokane County

Posted: May 1, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: One person is dead after a "total loss" house fire near Newman Lake. Two other homes suffered minor damage in addition to the extreme damage of a cabin, according to Daron Bement, Newman Lake Fire and Rescue's Fire Chief. When local fire crews arrived, the home was completely engulfed in flames.
- PUB DATE: 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane
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Team Rubicon volunteering to clean up outdoor Tri-City spaces for wildfire prevention

Posted: May 1, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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The City of Kennewick is teaming up with team Rubicon to help combat against this year's fire season. Team Rubicon is a non-profit and 70% veteran ran and volunteer driven. This week, team Rubicon is at Zintel Canyon to help reduce the wild fire risk to the community. Team members are moving a lot of fine and medium fuels that would catch fire during a wind-driven fire.
- PUB DATE: 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Apple Valley New Now
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Washington National Guard prepares for wildfire season with DNR training at JBLM

Posted: Apr 30, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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PHOTOS: Deep in the forest of Joint Base Lewis-McChord Training Area 13, the next batch of Washington National Guard wildland firefighters honed their skills on Sunday, April 28, in preparation of the upcoming fire season. Approximately 127 guardsmen participated in the annual wildfire training program led by the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Roy.
- PUB DATE: 4/30/2024 8:00:37 PM - SOURCE: Nisqually Valley News
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Federal disaster declared for 16 Washington counties following winter weather

Posted: Apr 30, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a disaster declaration for 16 counties in Washington state, following weeks of extreme winter weather in January. The disaster declaration makes federal aid available for local governments and nonprofit agencies, not individuals. It covers Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Ferry, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Skagit, Skamania and Wahkiakum counties.
- PUB DATE: 4/30/2024 5:28:00 AM - SOURCE: KUOW-FM 94.9 Seattle
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Follow Up: Lineage warehouse fire in Benton County still smoldering, investigation into cause underway

Posted: Apr 29, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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The Lineage Logistics warehouse fire continues to smolder after burning on April 21. The fire and subsequent smoky conditions prompted air quality concerns over the past week and Benton County Fire District #1 has provided some updates on the state of the fire and current air quality conditions. While the fire is still smoldering, it will eventually burn itself out and air quality will improve, according to BCFD1.
- PUB DATE: 4/29/2024 6:21:00 PM - SOURCE: NBC Right Now
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Two firefighters injured in Spokane shopping center fire

Posted: Apr 29, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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VIDEO: Two firefighters were injured as the Spokane Fire Department responded to a fire at the U.S Bank in the Lincoln Heights Shopping Center on the South Hill. "One was knocked down by the roof and the other two were able to pull him out to safety. They are all walking around and doing okay," said Justin de Ruyter with the Spokane Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 4/29/2024 3:58:00 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane
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Two dead after house fire in Chattaroy

Posted: Apr 29, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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Two people died after an early morning house fire in Chattaroy. According to Spokane County Fire District 4 (SCFD4), the fire was reported at 2:57 a.m. on Saturday. Crews said the home was already engulfed in flames when they arrived. They confirmed one person died on the scene. A second was life-flighted to Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment.
- PUB DATE: 4/29/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane
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Spokane County Fire District 9 levy projected to fail for first time in 30 years

Posted: Apr 27, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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VIDEO: The Spokane County Fire District 9 voted to put the special levy back on the August ballot after it was projected to fail for the first time in more than 28 years. Fire Chief Jim Walkowski told NonStop Local that a big factor in the levy's failure was a misunderstanding of what the levy tax does and how the increase would affect voters.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2024 3:27:00 AM - SOURCE: NonStop Local
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Firefighters put out house fire near Deer Park, no injuries reported

Posted: Apr 26, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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Spokane County Fire District 4 (SCFD 4) put out a house fire north of Deer Park. The residents were able to evacuate, and there were no reported injuries. SCFD 4 firefighters responded to a structure fire on Tuesday night, April 23, the people in the house were able to evacuate after hearing their smoke alarm.
- PUB DATE: 4/26/2024 8:48:00 PM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV FOX 28 Spokane
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Seattle Fire Department conducts hydrant inspections, SPU assures residents discolored water is harmless

Posted: Apr 26, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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Seattle residents may notice a temporary change in their water following necessary city-wide fire hydrant inspections. Conducted by the Seattle Fire Department (SFD), the routine check-ups of 19,000 hydrants ensure their reliability in emergencies. According to Fireline Seattle, these inspections are critical in confirming the hydrants' readiness to combat blazes and safeguard properties.
- PUB DATE: 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hoodline Seattle
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FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT BOARD & COMMITTEES

Chair

Chair
Chair
Posted: Sep 19, 2020

Chair

Caity Karapostoles

Clallam County Fire District 3

caityk@ccfd3.org

360-683-4242


Term: 2019 - 2021

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Past Chair

Past Chair
Past Chair
Posted: Sep 21, 2019

Past Chair

Mykel Montgomery

Franklin County 3
Administrative Assistant

mmontgomery@fcfd3.org

509-547-9306 

 

Term; 2019 - 2020

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Secretary

Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Secretary

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Treasurer

Treasurer
Treasurer
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Treasurer

Emily Lewis

Eastside Fire & Rescue

elewis@esf-r.org

Office (425) 313 – 3278

Work Cell (425) 439 – 4000


Term: 2019 - 2021

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Communications

Communications
Communications
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Communications

Lisette Kelly

Mountain View Fire & Rescue
Administrative Assistant

253-735-0284 


Term: 2019 - 2021

 

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Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Regional Representative
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Regional Representative

Cathy Blakeway

City of Tumwater Fire Department
Administrative Assistant

cblakeway@ci.tumwater.wa.us

360-754-4170

 

Term: 2019 - 2021

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Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Regional Representative
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Regional Representative

Kristen Cole

Walla Walla County Fire District 5

kcole@wwcfd5.org 

509-547-8341


Term: 2018 - 2020

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Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Regional Representative
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Regional Representative

Julie Patterson

Vancouver Fire Department

 julie.patterson@cityofvancouver.us

360-487-7224


Term: 2019 - 2021

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Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Regional Representative
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Regional Representative

Kim Baldwin

Clark County Fire District 10

kim.baldwin@clark.wa.gov

360-247-5233


Term: 2019 - 2021


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Committee Member

Committee Member
Committee Member
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Committee Member

Katie Rassmussen

Washington State Fire Training Academy

Division Public Information Officer & Event Coordinator 2

Katie.Rasmussen@wsp.wa.gov

425-453-3000 x 110 


 

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Committee Member

Committee Member
Committee Member
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Committee Member

Lori Coleman

Clallam County Fire District 3

lcoleman@ccfd3.org

360-582-2054

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Regional Representative

Regional Representative
Regional Representative
Posted: Sep 21, 2015

Regional Representative

Slita Bradley

Benton County Fire District 4
District Secretary

SBradley@bcfd4.org

509-967-2945

 

Term; 2020 - 2021

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Committee Member

Committee Member
Committee Member
Posted: Sep 19, 2015

Committee Member

Melissa Knutson

Eastside Fire & Rescue

mknutson@esf-r.org

425-313-3232

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Committee Member

Committee Member
Committee Member
Posted: Sep 18, 2015

Committee Member

Tina Williamson

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority

tmwilliamson@pugetsoundfire.org

253-856-4406


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Committee Member

Committee Member
Committee Member
Posted: Sep 17, 2015

Committee Member

Linda Reeff

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority

lreeff@pugetsoundfire.org

253-856-4334 
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