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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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Mount Adams fire containment up to 83 percent

Posted: Jul 14, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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The Mount Adams Complex of small fires in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest was reported to be 83 percent contained this morning. The Spiral Fire, which burned an acre of timber in the Big Lava Bed north of Willard, has been put out. Crews are mopping up hotspots on the 63-acre Riley Fire, one of the small fires of the Mount Adams Complex on the west side of Mount Adams Wilderness.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2015 10:45:01 AM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian
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Haystack Fire Near Mabton Threatens Two Structures

Posted: Jul 14, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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Yakima County Fire Officials say just after midnight on Tuesday, about 850 bales of hay caught fire threatening a nearby house and shop. When firefighters got to the scene at Hidden Valley Dairy on Bond Road just south of Mabton, they say 90% of the haystack was on fire. At first, crews decided to focus on protecting the house and shop that were less than 50 ft.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2015 7:45:40 AM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com
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Okanogan County: 'It's a miracle': Teen girl survives plane crash, hikes out

Posted: Jul 14, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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A 16-year-old girl survived a small-plane crash that killed her step-grandparents in the rugged mountains of north-central Washington state and then hiked through thick forest to safety in what a rescuer called a miracle. Searchers still are looking for the wreckage, but Autumn Veatch says Leland and Sharon Bowman of Marion, Montana, died in Saturday's crash, according to Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers, who spoke with the girl.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: komo news
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SUV full of teens crashes head-on into minivan; 2 dead, 4 hurt

Posted: Jul 14, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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A minivan collided head-on with an SUV full of eight teens near Onalaska on Monday night, leaving two dead and four others hurt, and investigators say alcohol is likely to blame. The Land Rover SUV was heading east on Highway 508 with four 18-year-old men and four 13-year-old girls inside when it collided with a Ford minivan approaching from the opposite direction.
- PUB DATE: 7/14/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: katu
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Crews battle brush fire in Pierce County

Posted: Jul 14, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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Firefighters battled a large brush fire near Lipoma Firs Golf Course in the Pierce County Monday night. Orting Valley Fire and Rescue said it was contained by 10 p.m. A huge smoke plume from the fire could be seen for miles at the height of the fire. Some homes in the area were on standby for evacuation.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2015 9:13:02 PM - SOURCE: Northwest Cable News
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Fire stations in need of wildfire season volunteers

Posted: Jul 13, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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Fire crews battling multiple fire across the Washington have been stretched thin and a shortage of volunteer firefighters has led to an even bigger workload for existing crews on the front lines. Robert Sayers and Gordan Hester are both volunteer firefighters. They work in two different offices and live two very different lives.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2015 5:11:29 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2
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Pasco Firefighters Investigating Series of Suspicious Fires

Posted: Jul 13, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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The Pasco Fire Department says they are investigating a series of suspicious fires, the most recent three happening Monday morning. Firefighters say around 5:01 a.m. they were called to the area of 20th and A St. near the bike path for a brush fire. The fire burned an area about 20 ft. by 20 ft. No property was damaged and just sage and grass was burned.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2015 7:51:51 AM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com
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Update: Douglas County complex fire burns over 22,000 acres; 55% contained

Posted: Jul 13, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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The Douglas County Complex fire has now burned 22,212 acres and is 55% contained. There have been no reports of structures lost or injuries at this time. Crews were able to keep the north fire near Jamieson Lake with in the fire perimeter as they worked to strengthen fire lines. Firefighters on the south fire worked closely with multiple aircraft and dozers to establish and maintain fire lines.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2015 7:49:36 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6
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Winds fan wildfire flames near Cheney

Posted: Jul 13, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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Firefighters say they have a line around the 130 acres, lightning sparked Cheney Plaza Fire. It broke out Sunday afternoon about a half mile southeast of the Turnbull Wild Refuge. Fire officials say about 155 people were working the fire. Firefighter Mike McKinley was one of those who raced to stop the fire.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2015 3:19:22 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4
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6 escape fire that ripped through Kent home

Posted: Jul 12, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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Investigators say "smoldering material" on the front deck was the cause of a fire that damaged a single-story home, and left several pets unaccounted for. Firefighters raced to the 25100 block of 142 Avenue SE around 8 a.m. to find the front deck on fire, and flames quickly spreading to the rest of the home.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2015 12:37:29 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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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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