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South County firefighters rescue two dogs from house fire in Lynnwood

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

South County firefighter administers oxygen to dog rescued from Lynnwood house fire
Photo courtesy South County Fire

South County (Snohomish) firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire in Lynnwood Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024. 

The homeowner was away when the fire broke out. Neighbors saw smoke coming from the home and called 911.

Firefighters treated one dog with oxygen. Both dogs were reunited with their owner and appeared to be doing well.
 
Crews quickly extinguished the fire and kept it from spreading beyond the kitchen. There was smoke damage throughout the house. No one was injured.

Support 7 responded to assist one displaced resident.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by South County Fire.


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Looking Back: The Linden apartment fire of 2021

Monday, April 15, 2024

A 2021 fire raged through all four stories of the Linden Highlands Apartments, trapping elderly and disabled residents inside.
On April 14, 2021, around 11:30pm, Shoreline Police Officers were dispatched to the Linden Highlands Apartments at 17520 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 for a suspicious circumstances call. Multiple callers heard what they thought were gunshots.

The first Officers on the scene quickly realized the sound was breaking glass. An apartment fire had fully engulfed the first floor and was quickly spreading to all four stories.

Shoreline Fire was quickly on the scene but the fire had spread quickly.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
Officers from Shoreline entered the apartment building and began to evacuate numerous elderly and disabled residents who could not escape their apartment units without help. Kenmore Police and Metro Transit Detectives were nearby and joined the rescue efforts.

Emergency response from all nearby fire departments.
Photo KCSO
Lake Forest Park officers came in to assist, helping some residents to evacuate the building, handing out blankets and looking after the displaced residents until the Red Cross could arrive. They prevented an intoxicated and agitated resident from re-entering the fire.

Emergency vehicles from Shoreline, Kenmore, Seattle, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Woodinville, and Snohomish county responded to the scene.

When Shoreline Fire arrived on the scene, the Battalion Chief yelled to the Officers to get out of the building because of how quickly the fire was spreading. 

Officers yelled back that there were still people trapped inside and ran back into the burning building.

Fire stayed on scene to take care of any remaining hot spots which could restart the fire.
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
These officers and Detectives placed their own lives in extreme danger to help save numerous residents.

Four Officers were transported to Harborview Hospital for smoke inhalation. Two Officers were admitted overnight, but thankfully, they all fully recovered and returned to full duty.

Miraculously there were no serious injuries or fatalities. If it weren't for the heroic actions of these first responders, this would not have been the same outcome. Over 45 families were displaced because of this fire.

Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan wrote a letter to Shoreline Police Chief Shawn Ledford.

I know that I had the opportunity to thank many of the Officers personally at your incident debriefing on the 20th, but I felt compelled to follow that up with a letter of commendation. I listened to the incident and have discussed the call with a few different Officers that were at the fire. 

It seems very clear to me that not only did the Officers go above and beyond in their duties, but that they saved lives that night. And at risk to their own lives with four of them needing to go to the hospital. The residents in the complex were very blessed that the Officers were there on a separate incident when this fire broke out otherwise this fire could have been tragic.  

I do not want to minimize the damage that was done by the fire, but over the years I have seen incidents that would have resulted in far worse outcomes if it wasn’t for the actions of a few. This is one of them. Please pass along my sincere thanks to the Officers, and their Commanders for their heroic actions. 

At the first meeting after the fire, Shoreline Mayor Will Hall, on behalf of the city council, said thank you to the police and firefighters who responded to the huge fire at the Linden Apartments. 

"There were 16 deputies from Shoreline, Kenmore and Metro Transit who showed up and risked their own lives saving the lives of people living in those apartments. In the course of doing that, four of the police officers were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. We wish the best to these officers and everyone else who was affected by this fire."

From left: Acting Shoreline Police Chief Ryan Abbott, Officer Justin Camplin, MPO Terry Ater, Sheriff Cole-Tindall at the presentation of the Medal of Valor award

King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall awarded Shoreline Officer Justin Camplin and Master Police Officer Terry Ater the Medal of Valor, the highest award.

Sgt Jaimes Deer receiving the Sheriff's Star award from Acting Shoreline Police Chief Ryan Abbott and King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall

Shoreline Police Officers received the Sheriff's Star award

She awarded the following Shoreline Police Officers the department's second highest award, the Sheriff's Star;
  • Sgt Jaime Deer,
  • Sgt Tanner Owens,
  • Deputy Ryan Fenton,
  • Deputy Kimberly Swanson,
  • Deputy Alex Glavin,
  • MPO Cary Coblantz,
  • Kenmore Officer Matt Toscano
  • Metro Transit Detective Gerry Meyer,
  • Metro Transit Detective Matt Volpe
  • Metro Transit Detective Ben Emmons
Fire investigators discovered that the fire was caused by faulty wiring in a first floor apartment.


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Medical Services Officer Doug Locken retires from Shoreline Fire after 31 years on the job

Thursday, April 4, 2024

MSO Doug Locken to retire from Shoreline Fire

On March 28, 2024, Medical Services Officer Doug Locken will work his last shift of an over 31-year career. Doug started his career as a firefighter with Shoreline Fire Department in September 1993. 

He spent much of his early career working as a Fire Apparatus Technician (Driver Engineer) until he was promoted to Lieutenant in July of 2001. 

In 2010, Doug attended the University of Washington’s Paramedic Training Program and graduated in 2011 from Class 37. After serving as a paramedic for 7 years, Doug once again competed for Lieutenant and was promoted in July 2018. 

A year later, Doug moved back to the Advanced Life Support Division where he has served as a Medical Services Officer for the past 5 years. In addition to playing a critical role in the medic program, Doug has also been an active participant on Shoreline’s Wildland Team. 


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Shoreline Firefighters held their annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday to the delight of families and young children

Monday, April 1, 2024

 
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shoreline Firefighters Association held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park on Saturday, March 30, 2024.


It was open to all local children, age 1 -10. It was a bring your own basket and the eggs are on us event.


Area and times were sorted by age and supervised by firefighters to make sure all went smoothly.


It was definitely a high-energy event.


It may have been a bit overwhelming at first, as these littles worked to absorb and sort all the goings-on.


Children were encouraged to come in costume and many did.


The absolute joy at being able to sit behind the wheel of a giant fire engine!


The fire cadets were part of the work crew, hauling in supplies, and probably helping to distribute eggs on the hillside.

--Diane Hettrick

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Notice of time change for Shoreline Fire Board of Commissioners meeting

Wednesday, March 27, 2024


NOTICE OF MEETING TIME RESCHEDULED

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, you are hereby notified that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department has rescheduled the time for the April 18, 2024 Board meeting from 5:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to accommodate the Department’s promotional pinning ceremony.

Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant
March 25, 2024


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A very busy week for Shoreline Fire - 336 calls

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Photo by Wayne Pridemore
From last Sunday March 17 to Sunday March 24, 2024 Shoreline Fire had 336 calls!
  • Aid - 165
  • Medic - 99
  • Cardiac Arrest - 7
  • Mutual Aid (with other fire departments) - 6: 
    • 3 were cancelled enroute, 
    • 2 Aid calls and 
    • 1 fire at the Family Fun Center that has been closed down.
  • MVC (Motor Vehicle Collision) Aid - 7
  • MVC Rescue - 2: 
    • 1 vehicle vs parked car, taken by Aid to local hospital, 
    • 1 multi vehicle collision resulted in 3 going to hospital with minor injuries.
  • AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm) - 16
  • Appliance Fire - 1
  • Flooding - 1
  • Haz - 3 (faulty CO alarms) *replace every 7 years
  • Natural Gas - 2 commercial
  • Service Calls - 3 (water heater leak, hydrant hit, unknown fluid leak)
  • Smoke Haze in the Area - 2
  • Smoke Burn Complaint - 5
  • Structure Fire - 6
    • 3 extinguished upon arrival, 
    • 1 chimney, 
    • 2 residential working fires
  • Vehicle Fire - 1
Photo by Wayne Pridemore
Both of our Residential Working Fires were on March 22, 2024

One at 1:50am at the 19800 block of 47th Ave NE. Upon our arrival, smoke was throughout the area coming from multiple windows and under the eves. We stopped the fire quickly containing it to one room upstairs. Working smoke alarms woke them up!

The second was at 1:30pm at the 2400 block of NE 145th.
Upon arrival, there was heavy smoke present throughout the home. The fire was extinguished in under 10 minutes.

*For both fires, there were no reports of injuries to residents or firefighters.

--Shoreline Fire Department


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Another fire at the Family Fun Center in Edmonds

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Family Fun Center in Edmonds
Photo courtesy South County Fire

By Diane Hettrick

Longtime residents may remember taking their children to the Family Fun Center near Highway 99 at 7212 220th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026

It was an amusement park with go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf & many other activities, plus pizza & burgers. It was small compared to the huge water and entertainment parks in South King County, but it was close.

It has been closed for a long time. In December 2021 an accidental fire did major damage to the building, causing $200,000 in damage. Another small fire hit the building in September 2023.

South County Fire spokesperson Christie Veley said that “There were two other incidents of fires reported at the same address in January 2023 and May 2023. Firefighters responded and, in both of those cases, the fires were outside of the building and were already extinguished when we arrived.” 

Now, South County Fire is investigating the cause of another fire that occurred around 2pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 

No one was injured.

220th Street Southwest east of Highway 99 was closed while firefighters worked to control the blaze.


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Register today to explore careers for women in firefighting

Saturday, March 23, 2024


King County Women:

Come join King County EMS and host agency Shoreline Fire, along with over 12 other King County agencies, as we immerse you in a weekend of hands on Fire and EMS activities and provide you an opportunity to explore a career in the Fire or EMS service. 

This opportunity includes interactive activities, discussion panels, viewing live demos, and networking with EMTs, Firefighters, and Paramedics in our region. Must be 18+ to apply, King County residency preferred.

Workshop: April 20 and 21, 8am-5pm both days
Host: Shoreline Fire
Online Application: https://bit.ly/SHORELINEFWIEF
Applications due March 24, 2024
Send questions to: futurewomenems@kingcounty.gov


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Shoreline Fire Board meets Monday March 18, 2024

Sunday, March 17, 2024

SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP NOTICE

As required by RCW 42.30, the Open Public Meetings Act, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of the Shoreline Fire Department will hold a Special Meeting at the date, time, and place specified below.

The purpose of the special meeting workshop is to discuss a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) with the Northshore Fire Department and the establishment of an RFA Planning Committee, as well as discuss the Request for Proposal with the Bothell Fire Department.

DATE: Monday, March 18, 2024

TIME: 2:15 p.m.

LOCATION: In-Person Only

Shoreline Fire Department (upstairs conference room)
17525 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133


Notice posted by: Beatriz Goldsmith
Executive Assistant
March 15, 2024


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Shoreline Fire Team completes the Columbia Tower Stairclimb and raises over $12 thousand for LLS cancer society

Monday, March 11, 2024

The Shoreline Fire team
Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

With a goal of raising $3 million for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), 2,000 active duty firefighters gathered from all over the world for the 2024 LLS Firefighter Stairclimb.

The 33rd annual event to climb the stairs of the Columbia Center was held on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Individually and collectively, firefighters and teams get pledges from supporters. Then they don their full gear including air bottles and head up the stairs.

The Stairclimb always sells out.

At 788 feet of vertical elevation, the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle stands as the second tallest building west of the Mississippi, and the tallest in Seattle. It takes 69 floors of stairs and 1,356 steps to reach the highly acclaimed sky view observatory overlooking the Emerald City.

The Shoreline Fire team raised $12,283. Donations are still be accepted here.

We can be proud that the Firefighter Stair Climb was created and fostered by Shoreline firefighter David Engler. In 2010, he wrote an article for the Shoreline Area News about his history with the event. 


--Diane Hettrick


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CPR/AED and First Aid Classes at Shoreline Fire

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Come learn how to save a life with Shoreline Fire! 

Sign up on their website for a class in CPR/AED and First Aid.

FREE if you do not need a card! $75 for the combination class, $50 for just the CPR/AED portion. Exact cash or check please.

Classes are taught at Fire Headquarters, 17525 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133

The next class is Saturday March 16, 2024. The full combo class will run from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

All class options listed here: Shoreline Fire events

Sign up for March 16 class here



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Building fire in Lake City

Photo courtesy SDOT

Seattle Fire crews responded to reports of a fire in a residential building in the 3300 block of NE 125th St in Lake City.

Crews found a fire on the third floor of a residential structure. The sprinkler system got the fire under control. Crews worked to completely extinguish the fire.

All eastbound and westbound lanes were blocked during the response.

The cause is under investigation.

No report of injuries.


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Rotary District 5030 to hold Lithium-Ion battery recycling collection event on April 20, 2024

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Since 2022, Rotary clubs across the United States have been collaborating with Redwood Materials, the first U.S.-based battery recycling plant, to host collection drives yielding tens of thousands of pounds of cell phones, laptops, power drills, electric toothbrushes, and other rechargeable electronics. 

If materials are recovered from old products, society’s reliance on newly mined materials is significantly reduced.

Rotary District 5030 of the Greater Seattle area is holding an Electronics Waste Recycling Event for disposal of lithium-ion batteries and devices that contain them.

When:
April 20, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Where:
Town Center at Lake Forest Park
17171 Bothell Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

Popular items to bring:
  • Cell phones
  • Electric toothbrushes
  • Laptops
  • Power tool batteries
  • Tablets
  • Wireless headphones
  • Any other rechargeable device with a lithium-ion battery
You may bring the entire item if it's difficult to remove the battery. Before dropping off personal devices, be sure to delete your data


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Egg Hunt scheduled for March 30, 2024 at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Annual Egg Hunt March 30, 2024
Photo courtesy Shoreline FF Association

The Shoreline FF Association will hold their Annual Egg Hunt at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park Upper Shelter on Saturday March 30, 2024 (Rain or Shine) from 12 - 2:30pm (Official Egg Hunt starts at 1pm)

All are welcome to attend our annual Egg Hunt at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park! 

We will have three age groups (0-3 yrs, 4-6yrs, and 7-10 yrs) able to participate in the Egg Hunt. 

There may even be a special prize for some lucky parent too! 

Come hang out with some of your firefighters, enjoy the bunny DJ, explore the fire engines, maybe win some prizes and enjoy Oskars Pizza food truck to celebrate this community event! 


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Kayaker safe after being pulled from the water in Lake Ballinger

South county firefighters rescue kayaker at Lake Ballinger. Photo courtesy South County Fire

South County Fire reports that a kayaker is safe after firefighters pulled him from the water in Lake Ballinger Wednesday evening, February 28, 2024.

Someone called 911 shortly after 5:30pm and reported seeing two kayakers, with one of them in the water struggling to get back in his kayak. Within minutes, firefighters launched Boat 19 - South County Fire’s inflatable boat based at Lake Ballinger.
 
Firefighters quickly brought the distressed kayaker to shore, helped him warm up in an ambulance and he was able to go home. The other kayaker was uninjured and able to paddle back to shore.

Lake Ballinger is directly north of central Shoreline, in Snohomish county.


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Women in Fire - explore careers for women in fire or EMS at weekend session

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Come join King County EMS and host agency Shoreline Fire, along with over 12 other King County agencies, as we immerse you in a weekend of hands on Fire and EMS activities and provide you an opportunity to explore a career in the Fire or EMS service. 

This opportunity includes interactive activities, discussion panels, viewing live demos, and networking with EMTs, Firefighters, and Paramedics in our region. 

Must be 18+ to apply, King County residency preferred.

Workshop: April 20 and 21, 2024 from 8am-5pm both days
Host: Shoreline Fire
Application: https://bit.ly/SHORELINEFWIEF
Applications due March 24, 2024
Send questions to: futurewomenems@kingcounty.gov


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Updated: House fire in Shoreline Thursday evening renders home uninhabitable

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Five fire departments responded to this fire.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Thursday night, February 22, 2024 at approximately 6:30pm Shoreline Fire was dispatched to a structure fire in the 19000 block of 12th Ave NE in Shoreline.

Upon arrival, crews discovered that fire had extended to the top floor and the attic.

The cause is unknown but the fire was reported to have started on the back deck.

No injuries were reported.

Seattle Fire Department, Bothell Fire DepartmentSouth County Fire and Kirkland Fire assisted.

The Shoreline CRT (Customer Response Team) was called to determine the stability of the structure, which is currently uninhabitable.

The Red Cross was contacted to assist the residents with temporary housing.

*Please check your smoke alarms once a month. Replace your batteries at the time change if they are 9 volt. Replace the whole unit it if it’s over 10 years old! Smoke alarms save lives!


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Lithium-ion batteries likely cause of apartment fire in Everett

Friday, February 16, 2024

One variety of Lithium-ion battery
EVERETT, WA – The Everett Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at Housing Hope - New Century Apartments - 2507 Howard Avenue on Wednesday night, February 14, 2024 around 11:10pm. 

The apartment occupants reported hearing a loud pop, followed by the activation of the smoke alarm. The residents found a fire in the bedroom and attempted to extinguish it with a fire extinguisher before the sprinkler system activated. 

Firefighters arrived within minutes of the call and found the apartment’s sprinkler system had activated and extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading. The fire was contained in the apartment bedroom, and the second and third floors suffered water damage.

The Everett Fire Marshal’s Office investigated and concluded that lithium-ion batteries in the home likely caused the fire. They have ruled the fire as accidental.

Lithium-ion batteries are widely used to power various devices such as smartphones, laptops, power banks, tablets, toys, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, scooters, and vehicles. 

Since these batteries store a significant amount of energy, it is crucial to handle them with care. They can overheat, catch fire, or even explode if not treated properly. It is important to follow the recommended safety measures when using them.

Here are some safety tips when using lithium-ion batteries:
  1. Only purchase and use devices, batteries, and charging equipment that are listed by a nationally recognized testing lab and labeled accordingly.
  2. Use charging equipment that is only compatible with your device. To be safe, use only the charging equipment that is supplied with your device.
  3. Do not keep charging the device or device battery after it is fully charged.
  4. Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the trash. Recycling is always the best option. Take the batteries to a battery recycling location or contact your local waste department for disposal instructions.
  5. Stop using your device if the battery shows signs of damage, such as an unusual odor, excessive heat, popping sounds, swelling, or change in color.
  6. Only have device repairs performed by a qualified professional.
  7. Larger batteries and equipment such as power tools and electric scooters should be charged in the garage, shed or carport away from living spaces.
  8. Don't charge or store battery devices near exits or along egress paths where they might hinder or block your escape should they catch fire or become involved in one.

For more information on lithium battery safety, visit the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA.org) website.

This incident serves as a good reminder to have working smoke alarms in your home. They are the first line of defense for early notification and evacuation should there be a fire.


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Fire Commissioners public hearing to hear citizen appeals to 2024 Fire Benefit Charge

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

 
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Shoreline Fire Department will hold a public hearing at the date, time and place specified below to hear citizen appeals to the 2024 Fire Benefit Charge.
 
DATE OF HEARING:    Thursday, March 14, 2024
 
TIME OF HEARING:     5:00 p.m.
 
LOCATION:
Shoreline Fire Department Station 61
17525 Aurora Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133
 
To attend the meeting online please use the below information:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83414034545?pwd=QVJhWGxPMEtvaEdvMjJZSWFMMnBoQT09
Meeting ID: 834 1403 4545
Passcode: 554785
Dial by your location: #253 215 8782
 
The agenda can be retrieved on the Shoreline Fire Department website (http://www.shorelinefire.com/).
 
Notice posted by:                Beatriz Goldsmith
                                                Executive Assistant
                                                February 12, 2024

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Fire academy recruits spent two days at live burns in Shoreline

Monday, February 12, 2024

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire
Shoreline fire recruits spent two days in donated houses in Shoreline learning about fire behavior.

The new recruits were working on "live fire" on Thursday and Friday February 8-9, 2024 from 8:30am to 2:00pm.

Thursday they were off 155th on 2nd Ave NE and Friday on 155th between 2nd and 4th Ave NE.

We are always training to be prepared for our communities' emergencies. 
Thanks for your understanding that this is necessary to teach and learn fire behavior to our new employees.

--Shoreline Fire 



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