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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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Bob Eastman sworn in as South County Fire Chief

Posted: Apr 4, 2024
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Bob Eastman was sworn in as fire chief of South County Fire during the regional fire authority’s board of commissioners meeting Tuesday night. Eastman previously served as assistant chief. He replaces Fire Chief Thad Hovis, who will serve as a transitional consultant until his retirement on July 1. “The board thanks Chief Hovis for his leadership and many years of service to the community,” Board Chair Jim Kenny said.
- PUB DATE: 4/3/2024 9:21:20 PM - SOURCE: Lynnwood Today - Metered Site
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VIDEO: Three people hospitalized in big Federal Way house fire

Posted: Apr 3, 2024
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Three people are in the hospital after a massive house fire in Federal Way. Video shot by a KIRO 7 photographer shows the house fully engulfed in flames. South King Fire tells KIRO 7 the fire started around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday afternoon off 4th Avenue SW and 371st. The conditions of the three people who were hospitalized are not known.
- PUB DATE: 4/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle
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Chelan County appoints Christina Pedersen as new Fire Marshal

Posted: Apr 2, 2024
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Chelan County has hired Christina Pedersen as the new fire marshal, bringing with her over three decades of experience in the fire service. Pedersen, who is set to begin her new role on April 15, joins the county from the Yakima County Fire Marshal's Office, where she served for nine years and rose to the position of deputy fire marshal.
- PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 3:38:50 PM - SOURCE: The Leavenworth Echo
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Fire destroys mobile home, smoke visible for miles in North Spokane

Posted: Apr 2, 2024
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VIDEO: A mobile home in Mead was destroyed in a fire Sunday afternoon which sent smoke high into the sky that could be seen miles away in north Spokane. Officials with Spokane County Fire District 9 (SCFD 9) say the cause of the fire is still under investigation, adding that no one was hurt in the fire.
- PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 1:55:00 AM - SOURCE: NonStop Local
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10 displaced after fire breaks out at Everett clean and sober home

Posted: Apr 2, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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A fire damaged an Everett clean and sober living home, displacing 10 people early Tuesday morning. Two people were sent to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and are expected to be OK. Fire crews arrived at the home on 6th Avenue West at around 2:30 a.m. and were able to get the flames under control within 10 minutes.
- PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle
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Fire At Kennewick Complex Displaces Dozens Of Residents

Posted: Apr 1, 2024
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What began as a fire alarm Friday afternoon, escalated to a situation that left two dozen residents displaced from their homes. The call came in to the Southeastern Communications Center (SECOMM) just before 3pm. Dispatchers quickly upgraded the call from an alarm call to a commercial structure fire.
- PUB DATE: 4/1/2024 2:13:04 PM - SOURCE: KORD-FM 102.7 Richland
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Police shoot, kill one person at house fire in West Central Spokane

Posted: Apr 1, 2024
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Spokane Police shot and killed one person while assisting the Spokane Fire Department with a house fire Sunday night. SPD says it happened just before 10:00 p.m. near the corner of West Dean Ave. and North Oak St. According to SPD, a neighbor called 911 to report that a fire broke out at a home. The caller also said they heard someone screaming.
- PUB DATE: 4/1/2024 11:52:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane
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One person in custody, at least one displaced after apartment fire in Spokane

Posted: Mar 31, 2024
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One person is in custody and at least one is displaced after an apartment fire in Spokane Saturday night. According to the Spokane Fire Department, crews responded to East 7th Avenue and South Helena Street for reports of a fire. SFD said the fire spread from the garage to the apartment complex. SFD and SPD confirmed this incident is being investigated as arson.
- PUB DATE: 3/31/2024 8:01:00 PM - SOURCE: NonStop Local
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First female North Whatcom career firefighter Leslee Smith passes away

Posted: Mar 31, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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A firefighting trailblazer in Whatcom County has passed away. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue announced that former Lieutenant Leslee Smith passed away from cancer earlier this week. The cancer is considered work-related, as it stemmed from Smith’s exposure to hazardous materials on the job. She was the first woman to serve as a career firefighter with North Whatcom Fire, which was a position she held for 22 years before retiring in 2021.
- PUB DATE: 3/30/2024 9:10:05 PM - SOURCE: KPUG-AM 1170/ FM 97.9 Bellingham
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Spokane Valley Firefighters rescue young girl stuck in tree

Posted: Mar 29, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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PHOTOS: Firefighters saved a young girl stuck high in a tree in Spokane Valley on Wednesday. The 13-year-old girl had climbed up a tall tree in a wooded area and became stuck roughly 20 feet above the ground. Within minutes of arriving at the scene, SVFD was able to use a ladder to help the girl safely reach the ground.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 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
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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