DID YOU KNOW:
64,100 - Estimated home structure fires due to heating
540 - Estimated civilian fire deaths due to heating
1,400 - Estimated civilian fire injuries due to heating
$943 million - Estimated direct property damage due to heating fires
16% - Of all home fires were heating fires (second behind cooking)
3 out of 4 - Civilians killed in home heating fires died in fires that involved (stationary or portable) space heaters
1/2 - Of home heating fires occurred in December, January, and February
Source: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
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| Welcome to South King Fire & Rescue |  Were glad you dropped by to learn more about the fire and emergency medical services we
provide to more than 165,000 residents in Greater Federal Way and Des Moines.
I want to thank you for supporting your fire department. Your tax dollars enable us to respond to emergencies with trained personnel and life‐saving equipment in an average of four to six minutes. Being good stewards of your tax dollars is important to us, as well. We have a history of clean financial audits, and operate under a balanced budget making cuts when needed provided they dont compromise public safety.... Read More | | US OLYMPICS SECURITY: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING | US agencies urge public to enjoy the experience but remain watchful
(Bellingham, WA)-- Officials of the many local, state, and federal agencies working to make the US side of the border safe during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics urge residents to be vigilant and report suspicious objects or events to their local 911 center.
If you see something, say something, said Major General Timothy J. Lowenberg, Adjutant General of the
Washington National Guard. Local people know best what does or doesnt belong in a particular place and what behavior is unusual.
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| South King Fire & Rescue Appreciates Excellence in its Employees |
South King Fire & Rescue recognized its exceptional employees at the departments Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, January 16th as it does every year.
The highlight of the evening was presentation the long awaited Firefighter of the Year, Officer of the Year, and Non Contractual Employee of the Year.
Firefighter of the Year went to Anthony John who has been with the department for fifteen years. AJ, as he likes to be called, is a consummate firefighter which is supported by a citation he received for his work in rescuing seven people in the early hours of a snowy December morning. He believes in doing the right thing by doing what is best and going the extra mile to make sure they get the best service possible.
As qualified and unique as AJ is, it was his efforts on behalf of a brother firefighters family this year that makes AJ exemplary. Firefighter Robert Bryant was deployed to Iraq for a year and during the time he was gone, Anthony John made sure Roberts wife Monica and daughter Bailey, were well taken care of during his absence. AJ helped them with many of those small day to day things that a wife whose husband has been deployed needs help with. Most important was that he made sure Bailey was not forgotten as she had a hard time with her dad being gone. It was so important for her to have Uncle AJ around. When he came to her class to teach fire safety he pulled her to the front of the class and shared stories of her dad and him at work. Everyone in her class thought it was cool and she felt very special. Whatever AJ does, he does everything with a big smile and a great attitude.
Officer of the Year was awarded to Lieutenant Ed DeGagne by his Battalion Chief Chuck Kahler. Chief Kahler noted that despite his family health issues, Ed comes to work every day with positive attitude. He is a quiet leader who gets his work done effectively without having to give much direction to his well trained crew. Ed was extremely honored and praised his crew for their skills, compassion, and capability. Ed noted that he couldnt have done it without them as his leadership is dependent on his crew and he is extremely proud to work with them.
Lt DeGagne's crew expressed that as a Lieutenant and firefighter he is professional, compassionate, and empathetic with a high degree of precision. On the fire ground, few are so competent. His ability to size up a scene and decide on an appropriate course of action while keeping his cool and conveying that to his peers is noteworthy. If needed, he is the kind of firefighter that can simply listen, change the porch light, feed the cat and return to quarters.
Employee of the Year was awarded to Donna Franklin, who is our Accounts Payable Expert. Donna started her career with South King Fire in 2005. She was honored for her knowledge and customer service skills; her ability to teach with patience and understanding, She has a great sense of humor which often goes unnoticed to most but helps to make her co-workers everyday job enjoyable.
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