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Posted on: June 13, 2023

EF&R Continues to Pursue Wildfire Readiness Through Partnerships and Training - 5/30/23

The Department of Natural Resources is improving its wildland firefighting capacity by utilizing Eastside Fire & Rescue facilities.

ISSAQUAH, Wash., May 30, 2023 –Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) entered an agreement with the Washington ...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Future Women in EMS and Fire Workshop - 4/17/23

Media Advisory - 4/17/2023

Woodinville– Over 30 women interested in pursuing a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or serving their community as a firefighter or paramedic will attend the ‘Future Women in EMS and Fire’ ...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Interactive Exhibit Aims to Educate Parents on Hidden Signs of Substance Misuse 2/9/23

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Feb 16, 2023 – One word seems to have dominated local and national media lately regarding the poisoning and accidental death of teenagers, Fentanyl. King County alone saw a 43% increase in overdose deaths from 2021 to 2022. Pare...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Eastside Fire & Rescue expands its partnership with the Department of Natural Resources - 12/20/22

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Dec. 20, 2022 –Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) will soon be hosting the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)’ apparatus and resources in wildfire-prone areas of the Department. EF&R and DNR have a longstandi...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Woodinville's Fire Station 31 Gets New Regional Purpose - 12/9/2022

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Dec. 9, 2022 –This week, Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) began transforming Station 31 in Woodinville into a regional training facility. The station will remain fully staffed for fire and medical responses but will now hos...

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Posted on: November 9, 2022

Longtime Leader Takes Command at Eastside Fire & Rescue

Longtime Leader Takes Command at Eastside Fire & Rescue

Ben Lane brings extensive career experience and deep community ties to the role of Fire Chief.

ISSAQUAH, Wash., November 10, 2022 – On Wednesday, Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) appointed Ben...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Statement from the Desk of Chief Clark - 7/14/22

STATEMENT FROM THE DESK OF CHIEF CLARK - 7/14/22

Eastside Fire & Rescue continues to prioritize the health and safety of our communities by aligning with the governor's proclamation and the Covid-19 mandate. The organization is not aware of any tort cl...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Eastside Fire & Rescue Asks for Community Feedback - 3/29/22

ISSAQUAH, Wash., March 29, 2022 – Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) is asking for community feedback through an online survey and a series of public open houses. Information gathered during the next month will be leveraged to create a 2023&a...

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Posted on: February 16, 2022

Eastside Fire & Rescue Brings Naloxone Leave-Behind Kits to King County

Eastside Fire & Rescue Brings Naloxone Leave-Behind Kits to King County

Naloxone Kits will be carried on all Eastside Fire & Rescue first response apparatus 

 

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Feb. 16, 2022 – The current pandemic...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Eastside Fire & Rescue asks for Community Help with Toy Donations - 12/15/21

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Dec 15, 2021 – Eastside community members will have another chance to help spread some holiday cheer this weekend as Eastside Fire & Rescue hosts its annual Reindeer Engine Toy Drive. Eastside Firefighters and staff will be c...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Woodinville Police Department celebrates Annual Shop with a Cop event this Saturday - 12/15/21

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Dec 15, 2021 – The Woodinville Police Department and the Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund join forces to make the holidays a little brighter for local families this Saturday. Police officers from around King County will dis...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Woodinville Fire & Rescue joins Eastside Fire & Rescue as Contract for Service Begins - 10/1/21

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Oct. 1, 2021 – The partnership between Eastside Fire and Rescue (EF&R) and Woodinville Fire and Rescue (WF&R) solidified today as EF&R officially began providing emergency services to the Woodinville Community. Th...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

Eastside Fire & Rescue Response Times Remain Unaffected by Vaccine Mandate - 10/18/21

ISSAQUAH, Wash., Oct. 18, 2021 – Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) achieved a 93 percent vaccination rate among their response operations personnel this week. Today was the last day for employees to provide proof of vaccination to EF&R a...

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Posted on: March 15, 2021

Honoring Women in the Fire Service

We recognize the THIRTY-ONE women who represent Eastside Fire & Rescue within all levels of the organization. Their voices, strengths, contributions, and leadership are a valued part of the agency and the community. We recognize the impacts they make ...

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Posted on: February 25, 2021

Call Volumes Continue to Rise for King County Fire Protection District 10

Fire District 10 - Fire Benefit Charge Media Release

[Issaquah, Wash.] King County Fire Protection District 10 (Fire District 10) reports call volumes increased 9.8 percent in 2020 compared to 2019. Emergency personnel responded to a total of 1,651 calls for service. Agency officials attribute the increase ...

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Posted on: January 19, 2018

King County Fire Protection District 10 swears in new Commissioners

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Three Commissioners took office on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 as they were sworn in to represent the Fire District. Commissioner Gloria Hatcher-Mays has been a Maple Hills resident for the last 10 years. Being a leader in both business and government, sh...

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Posted on: October 18, 2017

Update from EF&R Crews on CA Wildfire Deployment

SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- As firefighters continue to battle the deadly wildfires in Northern California, they've been getting help from all across the West Coast, including dozens from Western Washington fire departments.

Included in the group are 14 firefigh...

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Posted on: October 28, 2011

Website Personalization Now Available!

By clicking “Log In” on the MyDashboard bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyDashboard. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that they’d like to see...Read on...

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Posted on: April 18, 2011

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