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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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Clark County District 6 hopes to renew 2020 levy to relieve firefighters

Posted: Mar 20, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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A fire district in Clark County is asking for help to relieve their firefighters. Clark County Fire District 6 is growing exponentially and Chief Kristan Maurer says they’re trying to keep up. Last year they responded to almost 12,000 calls in their 37-square-mile service area. She said their call volume has gone up 33% in the last five years, and it’s taking a toll.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPTV-TV FOX 12 Portland
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Rolled-over semi blocks eastbound traffic on Highway 18 in Auburn

Posted: Mar 19, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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PHOTOS: A rolled-over semi-truck at the Green River Bridge had eastbound Highway 18 blocked Tuesday morning in Auburn. The "non-injury" crash occurred around around 5:40 a.m., and at 7 a.m., the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said the backup was nearing 3 miles. Traffic is being diverted off Hwy 18 using the Auburn/Black Diamond off-ramp, according to the WSDOT, which urged drivers to use alternate routes.
- PUB DATE: 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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Governor Inslee signs bills supporting firefighters

Posted: Mar 18, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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Gov. Jay Inslee signs two bills that aid in honoring deceased firefighters and assist in firefighter training. The two bills, House Bill 2091, and House Bill 2003 were created by request of the Department of Natural Resources, and the Washington State Patrol. “This is inherently dangerous work. At some point in their career, every firefighter loses a colleague in the line of duty.
- PUB DATE: 3/18/2024 2:40:00 PM - SOURCE: Columbia Basin Herald - Metered Site
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Telehealth in rural fire departments could help address healthcare challenges

Posted: Mar 18, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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Driving 50 miles or more through wintry conditions to get to a pharmacy is a risky challenge that for disabled and elderly people living in remote locations often isn’t possible. Washington State University pharmacy student Amanda Whitehead, part of the university’s Rural Health Initiative, is exploring the feasibility of setting up telehealth stations in rural fire stations to help bring many health care services to a location much closer.
- PUB DATE: 3/18/2024 7:08:18 AM - SOURCE: WSU Insider
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Congress hears suggestions for US wildfire response changes as season approaches in Washington

Posted: Mar 18, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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VIDEO: The traditional wildfire season is right around the corner in Washington state, just as some experts are saying the idea of wildfire seasons is out of date. "Reminders of the immediate need to address this crisis are all too frequent, from the recent fires in Texas, and Hawaii, to the smoky skies experienced last summer,” said Joan M.
- PUB DATE: 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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Spokane County firefighters train for natural gas emergency response

Posted: Mar 16, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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PHOTOS: Spokane County Fire District #8 held a training session with Avista on Friday focusing on natural gas emergencies. The training included both firefighters and utility workers and featured a burning car. Natural gas emergencies are a consistent challenge for both Avista and Spokane emergency responders.
- PUB DATE: 3/16/2024 8:34:00 PM - SOURCE: NonStop Local
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Mossyrock volunteer firefighter wins national grange award

Posted: Mar 16, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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Born and raised in Mossyrock, Morgan Browning still lives in the East Lewis County community famous for its blueberries. She is currently pursuing a firefighting career while volunteering for Lewis County Fire District 3. On Tuesday, March 12, Browning was honored in the fire district’s fire station in Mossyrock after she won the National Grange 2023 Firefighter/EMT of the Year Award.
- PUB DATE: 3/15/2024 10:25:53 PM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle - Metered Site
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Technical rescue team saves climber who fell 25 feet at Beacon Rock in Skamania County

Posted: Mar 15, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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The Washington state Region 4 technical rescue team saved a rock climber who fell off a rock wall and suffered a traumatic injury at Beacon Rock State Park on Thursday, according to the Vancouver Fire Department. “This was a really tough one. This was a once in a career rescue effort. This is why we spend hundreds of hours training for an event like this.
- PUB DATE: 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Columbian - Metered Site
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Seattle 911 Center handles emergency calls in a new way

Posted: Mar 15, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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VIDEO: The City of Seattle is now responding to 911 calls in a new way since the CARE department took over operations last October. In addition to police and fire crews, the center can now dispatch community crisis responders, who are behavioral health specialists. Last year, the 911 center saw more than 880,000 calls, which is the highest number it has seen in at least the past five years.
- PUB DATE: 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle
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Update: Deadly house fire, explosion in northwest Spokane intentionally set

Posted: Mar 15, 2024
Categories: Washington News
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PHOTOS: The deadly house fire that turned into an explosion in northwest Spokane last week was intentionally started, the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) confirmed. According to SFD, a man lit a fire in the garage after a fight with his roommates. The man went to the bathroom, where firefighters found him dead.
- PUB DATE: 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NonStop Local
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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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