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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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Update: Man arrested after car plows into scaffolding in downtown Seattle crash

Posted: Apr 9, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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A crash at a busy intersection in downtown Seattle ended with a car plowing through an array of construction scaffolding, appearing to barely miss a nearby building. Cars passing underneath the Seattle Center Monorail were able to get through Fifth Avenue and Stewart Street Monday morning. But the leftmost lane, already blocked off for construction, became the scene of a pile of twisted wood and metal following a crash the night before.
- PUB DATE: 4/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: My Northwest
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Seattle Fire Department issues e-bike and e-scooter fire safety tips amid rising popularity, risks in New York

Posted: Apr 9, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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As e-bikes and e-scooters zip through the streets of New York, riders may not be aware of the fire risks associated with their lithium-ion batteries. The Seattle Fire Department recently issued a set of fire safety tips to help electric two-wheeler enthusiasts avoid potential dangers. It's not just about getting from A to B anymore, but doing so safely, especially when it comes to proper care and maintenance of these energy-packed companions, as reported by the Fire Line, Seattle Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 4/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hoodline
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Vancouver duplex fire, arcing power lines displace 6

Posted: Apr 8, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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A fire at a Vancouver duplex and arcing power lines outside the home prompted response from emergency crews Friday evening, according to the Vancouver Fire Department. Just after 10:30 p.m., crews were dispatched to a reported house fire at 3508 X Street. The fire was related to the dangerous electrical discharge from the powerlines outside the house, so Clark Public Utilities were also called to assist, officials say.
- PUB DATE: 4/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOIN-TV NBC 6 Portland
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Car crashes into building in Downtown Seattle, police investigate

Posted: Apr 8, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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VIDEO: Police are investigating after a car crashed into a building in Downtown Seattle on Monday morning. The crash happened at the Times Square Building near the corner of 5th Ave. and Stewart St. According to the Seattle Fire Department (SFD), the crash involved two cars. One of the drivers, a 47-year-old man, was treated at the scene and is in stable condition.
- PUB DATE: 4/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle
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Chris Mortensen becomes Pasco Fire Department's new Deputy Fire Chief

Posted: Apr 6, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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The City of Pasco Fire Department announced Chris Mortensen as its new Deputy Fire Chief on Saturday, April 6. According to the City of Pasco Government, Mortensen is a Tri-Cities native with 18 years of experience in emergency services. His dedication to his community is illustrated through his attending paramedic school at Columbia Basin College, serving as a member of Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXVII and the SARC Board, and holding crucial roles in Grant County and the City of Moses Lake.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2024 8:36:00 PM - SOURCE: NBC Right Now
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Spokane Valley Fire Department trains new recruits

Posted: Apr 5, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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VIDEO: New recruits to the Spokane Valley Fire Department are three weeks into their 18-week training program. They have primarily focused on becoming familiar with firefighting gear and equipment in the first few weeks and have now progressed to working with live flames. SVFD Training Captain Brad Huffman says that the program ensures all recruits are ready for anything on day one.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane
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Firefighters investigating deadly house fire in Airway Heights

Posted: Apr 5, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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Firefighters with the Airway Heights Fire Department and Spokane County Fire District 10 are investigating a deadly house fire that left one person and one cat dead. The fire reportedly occurred at a home on West Whitetip Avenue. At this time, the fire is out and crews and investigating what sparked it.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane
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Update: Cause of massive Federal Way house fire under investigation

Posted: Apr 5, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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VIDEO: Three people are recovering after a massive house fire happened on Tuesday in Federal Way. Video shot by a KIRO 7 photographer shows the house fully engulfed in flames. When a KIRO7 crew returned to check out the damage Wednesday morning, there was still a hotspot burning and a strong smell of smoke lingering in the air.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle
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WA DNR to base wildfire planes at Pangborn Airport for summer

Posted: Apr 4, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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Chelan and Douglas counties could have especially quick access to aircraft for wildfires this season. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be leasing space at Pangborn Airport to park some of its wildfire aircraft. Chelan Douglas Port Regional Authority Director of Economic Development and Capital Projects Stacie de Mestre says it's the first time the agency has made the airport a base to operate from.
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560 Wenatchee
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Follow up: Documents say arson suspect set fire to West Central Spokane home while residents were inside

Posted: Apr 4, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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VIDEO: The man accused of intentionally setting a West Central home on fire over the weekend reportedly started the fire while at least five other residents were inside, according to court documents. Nicholes Whitney, 43, was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with six counts of first-degree arson.
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane
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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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