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September is National Preparedness Month, and it’s a great time to make sure you’re ready in case an emergency were to occur.
Building a Go Kit doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Start with items you already have at home, like canned food, water, first aid supplies, and add to your kit over time.
⚠️ Every daylight savings time, check your kit to make sure the items are working properly and are not expired.
⚠️ Build your kit based on your family’s needs, whether that’s adding medicine, baby formula, animal food, etc.
⚠️ Keep your kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly.
A little preparation today can make a big difference when you need it most. Build your kit, make a plan, and stay ready! ...
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Today is National IT Professionals Day, and we want to thank our amazing IT team, who works around the clock to keep our members connected, our technology running, and our operations moving.
From troubleshooting technical issues to supporting our crews in the field, their work plays an important role in helping our department serve our community every day.
We appreciate all you do for us! ...
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Effective immediately, the stage 2 burn ban for unincorporated Pierce County has been reduced to a stage 1 burn ban until further notice.
This change is due to lower fire danger resulting from cooler and wetter conditions. Community members should remain vigilant and continue to practice safe burning.
Pierce County’s stage 1 restrictions align with the statewide burn ban. The state’s burn ban is scheduled to remain in place through Sept. 30, though that date could change based on fire conditions.
What’s changed from the burn ban issued in August?
What IS allowed:
✅ Barbecues (gas, charcoal, or wood)
✅ Small recreational fires in established fire pits
What’s still NOT allowed:
🚫 No outdoor residential burning (burning of yard debris).
🚫 Burn permits are still suspended – and will remain so until all burn bans are lifted.
For more information on stage 1 burn ban regulations, visit the link below.
www.piercecountywa.gov/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=288 ...
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Twenty-five years later, our members continue to find meaningful ways to honor those we lost on September 11, 2001.
This year, one of our members had the honor of delivering the keynote address at the Kitsap County 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, reflecting on the sacrifices made that morning and the responsibility we have as firefighters to keep their stories alive.
Across the country, three of our members traveled to New York City to take part in the 24-hour 9/11 GORUCK.
Over the course of more than 40 miles, they carried weighted rucks and additional equipment while completing strenuous challenges built around teamwork. The standard was simple: no one fails alone. If one fails, they all fail.
But the weight they carried represented much more than a physical challenge.
Each participant completed the event in honor of a firefighter who gave their life on September 11.
Throughout the 24 hours, participants learned the stories of those who were lost, visited places connected to the events of 9/11, and were reminded of the humanity behind the numbers we have repeated for the past 25 years.
Whether speaking their names, climbing stairs, carrying their memory for 40 miles, or simply taking a moment to remember, we have a responsibility to ensure their stories are never forgotten.
We remember the 343.
We remember all those who never made it home.
We remember those who have since been lost to 9/11-related illnesses. ...
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🚒 Station Spotlight: Station 65
Since opening in 2006, Station 65 has proudly served the Parkland and Spanaway communities. It is staffed 24/7 with seven to eight firefighters who are ready to respond.
Station 65 is home to:
🔥 Engine 65 - Staffed with three to four firefighters/EMTs
🚑 Medic 65 – Staffed with a firefighter/paramedic and a firefighter/EMT
🚨 Squad 65 - Staffed with two firefighters/EMTs
Fun fact: Station 65 is home to West Side Industries, our own in-house fire department print shop. West Side Industries helps bring many of our projects to life by printing stickers, banners, nameplates, and more. Having an in-house print shop allows us to produce materials for our stations, firefighters, and divisions while saving money. ...
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Each year on 9/11, Pet Ponderosa Resorts & Spas supports our crews by generously donating pizza to our on-duty firefighters.
This thoughtful gesture is a meaningful way to show appreciation for the firefighters who serve our community. We are incredibly grateful for Pet Ponderosa’s continued kindness and support. ...
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