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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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Fireworks likely caused fire that spread to apartments in Tukwila

Posted: Jul 12, 2015
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Investigators say a fire that raced up a hillside to an apartment building was likely started by fireworks thrown from a car. Flames as high as 30 feet scorched the outside of an apartment complex Saturday night, forcing residents to evacuate. The smoke and flames could been seen from the freeway. It started around 9 p.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2015 11:37:02 AM - SOURCE: Northwest Cable News
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Washington firefighters blast pay raises given to managers

Posted: Jul 10, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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When it comes to fighting fires, the people on the front lines take all the risk. But the state's largest union representing wild land firefighters says all the rewards are going to managers. "It's very sad. The inequitable treatment is disappointing," said Washington Public Employees Association President Kent Stanford.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2015 5:13:59 PM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5
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One dead in 2-car crash in Tacoma

Posted: Jul 10, 2015
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One person was killed in a two-car crash in Tacoma Friday morning. Tacoma fire said the head-on crash occurred at 19th Avenue and M Street. A Ford truck and a car collided. The Ford was put on a flatbed truck to be taken from the scene. KIRO 7 News video shows that it appears that firefighters had to cut the roof off the car to free its driver.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2015 10:45:10 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7
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Crews make progress on Little Spokane Fire

Posted: Jul 10, 2015
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Firefighters have made some progress knocking down the Little Spokane Fire in Riverside State Park, which is 20 percent contained following a buildup of personnel and equipment on scene. Two additional 20-person firefighting crews were assigned to the fire yesterday, for a total of seven. They’ve built a line around the entire perimeter of the fire, which has burned about 176 acres since starting Monday.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2015 9:41:27 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Update: Man arrested after trash burns out of control, kills 79-year-old in Thurston County

Posted: Jul 10, 2015
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Police arrested a man on a felony warrant Friday following a deadly house fire sparked from a trash burn. According to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, fire crews were called to a report of two homes on fire Wednesday morning in the 3200 block of 78th Street SE. Crews arrived on the scene and worked to put out the fires, which were aided by debris, ammunition and propane tanks scattered around the homes.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2015 9:39:34 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13
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Cat rescued by firefighters in Hazel Dell

Posted: Jul 10, 2015
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A kitten was rescued by firefighters in Hazel Dell, Washington -- from the exhaust system of a motor home. Owners of the RV heard a cat calling out for a couple of days, but weren’t able to get it out on their own. They called Clark County fire officials. Firefighters went to their home and rescued the kitten.
- PUB DATE: 7/9/2015 9:43:11 PM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7
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Follow Up: Walla Walla Fire Department Contains Martin Archery 5-Alarm Fire

Posted: Jul 9, 2015
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A company that has been doing business in Walla Walla for years, is now forced to rebuild. Martin Archery's machinery shop was engulfed in a 5-alarm fire last night before the flames were contained early this morning. KEPR was at the site today and learned that the damages could have been much worse.
- PUB DATE: 7/9/2015 8:52:30 PM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19
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Yakima firefighter hurt at garage fire

Posted: Jul 9, 2015
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A garage and shed were destroyed this morning in a fire that injured a Yakima firefighter. The firefighter suffered first-degree burns to his neck and was being treated on the scene. The fire broke out in a standalone garage at an unoccupied and boarded up home at 309 Cherry Avenue shortly before 10 a.
- PUB DATE: 7/9/2015 11:23:30 AM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic
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Obituary: James R. Blankenship II, former Pierce County Fire District 21 chief

Posted: Jul 9, 2015
Categories: Washington News
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James R. Blankenship II Age 61, of Corvallis, Montana passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at his home. He was born August 25, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, the son of the late James R. and Noline D. Blankenship. Jim grew up in California, graduating from Enterprise High School in Redding, California in 1971.
- PUB DATE: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: the news tribune
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Crews fight 5-alarm fire at Walla Walla archery company

Posted: Jul 9, 2015
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Firefighters from across the Walla Walla area battled a large blaze at a company that makes archery equipment. Yakima news station KNDO-TV reports that the initial call about the fire at Martin Archery came in about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, indicating the machine shop was on fire. As the fire spread, five alarms were sounded, which drew firefighters with several departments in the area.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2015 11:09:00 PM - SOURCE: KOMO news
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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

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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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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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