WELCOMEWelcome to the King County Fire District #11 website, serving the community of North Highline. You can also receive information and updates via our social media accounts.
North Highline Fire District is a combination department with 24 career personnel and approximately 12 volunteer personnel operating out of two stations serving about 19,000 community members in a three-and-a-half square mile unincorporated area located just south of the Seattle city limits. Our fire district rating is a 4.
The District (originally named King County Fire District #11) was founded in 1941. It is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners who oversee finances, equipment, capital improvements, and general fire department operations. 
King County Department of Local Services
News Release - July 1st, 2021 With extremely dry conditions, King County Fire Marshal strongly urges residents to avoid discharging fireworks this year SUMMARY While the weather has returned to more typical cool and cloudy weather, King County Fire Marshal Chris Ricketts says the safest thing residents can do is avoid discharging fireworks this year, given the recent hot, dry weather. STORY A Stage 1 burn ban is already in effect for unincorporated King County, and this Fourth of July holiday will mark the last time residents will be allowed to discharge consumer fireworks in the unincorporated areas. Fireworks sales and use will be banned in unincorporated King County beginning in 2022. The Executive has reviewed the fire danger status with the Fire Marshal. Temperatures have moderated and with the current weather outlook, an emergency fireworks ban is not anticipated for unincorporated King County. Still, given the record heat in the region this last week, the county urges residents and visitors to the unincorporated areas to not discharge any fireworks. We recommend attending one of the public firework displays scheduled in the area. If residents do discharge consumer fireworks, they must exercise extreme caution. “While we want everyone to enjoy their Fourth of July holiday, the safest bet this year is to avoid lighting them altogether,” Ricketts says. “Conditions are extremely dry given the recent extreme heat wave. If you do light fireworks, people must be aware of their surroundings and potential dangers.” Ricketts strongly urges against using consumer fireworks and offered a few instructions to legally and safely do so: * Fireworks are banned in many King County cities (check with your local jurisdiction) * Fireworks purchased from approved firework stands can only be discharged in unincorporated King County on July 4, and they must be sold by Washington State licensed retailers at approved permitted stands. * Fireworks not purchased from a state-licensed, fireworks retailor cannot legally be discharged in unincorporated King County. They may be considered explosive material. * If it has a stick or fins and it goes up, or if it explodes, it is illegal in Washington State. * Fireworks are not allowed in King County Parks, per King County Code. * Fireworks may be discharged only on July 4 from 9 a.m. to midnight. * Fireworks sales are allowed 9 a.m.-11 p.m., through July 4. * You must be at least 16 years old, with photo identification, to purchase fireworks. If you choose to buy and discharge fireworks, follow these safety tips: * Always have a responsible adult light all fireworks. * Use eye protection. * Have a charged garden hose or a fire extinguisher handy. * Use fireworks outdoors only—away from buildings, houses with wood exteriors, trees, and dry fields. * Avoid aerial fireworks. * Light one item at a time, move away quickly, and have everyone keep a safe distance. * If a device does not light or fire, an adult should wait at least five minutes before approaching it. * Clean up all debris and soak used fireworks in water before disposing of them. * Keep pets safe (Regional Animal Services of King County provides information about fireworks safety for pets). To report illegal fireworks usage or potential danger, residents can contact the 24-hour non-emergency line from the King County Sheriff’s Office at: 206-296-3311. If you need immediate help from the police, medics or fire department always call 9-1-1 With high temperatures forecast through the weekend, Fire Marshal issues Stage 1 fire safety burn ban starting Thursday, June 24th, 2021 Remember - Starting next year, the sale and use of consumer fireworks in unincorporated King County will be prohibited FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Brent Champaco, Local Services, 206-477-9094, brent.champaco@kingcounty.gov 
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery will be transitioning from a regional approach to a county-by-county evaluation process. The governor also announced a new third phase of the Roadmap, a return for in-person spectators for professional and high school sports.
Effective May 18th, the entire state will return Phase 3. Sports guidance will change in Phase 3 to allow in-person spectators at events for the first time in a year. Spectators will be allowed to attend outdoor venues with permanent seating with capacity capped at 25%. The change affects both professional and high school sports, as well as motorsports, rodeos, and other outdoor spectator events. Social distancing and facial covering are still required. Additionally, for more information regarding Healthy Washington Requirements, vaccination availability and locations, wearing masks, statistical data, and reopening guidance, please visit: https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance |
CONTACT INFONorth Highline Fire District
1243 SW 112th Street Seattle, WA 98146 Phone: 206-243-0330 Email: Office@NorthHighlineFD.org Get the latest news on social media.
The Commissioners are always interested in what you have to say, so please feel free to virtually attend a meeting, all of which are now being held via GoToMeeting due to COVID-19. There is an opportunity at each meeting to ask questions or share your ideas and concerns.
The next commissioner meeting will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM via teleconference. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Link to follow! https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/347804669 You can also dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.) United States: +1 (872) 240-3412 - One-touch: tel:+18722403412,,347804669# Access Code: 347-804-669 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/347804669 Meeting Agenda |
UPCOMING EVENTS
All events at this time are postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
INCIDENT REPORTS & QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
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Please check us out on Twitter: @KingCountyFire2 for updates on incident, collisions, and other response details.
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Spring 2021 Newsletter
For our chief's report, safety tips, and other interesting information and topics, please click on our newsletter below to learn more!
For our chief's report, safety tips, and other interesting information and topics, please click on our newsletter below to learn more!
| 2021_spring_newsletter.pdf |
EVENT HIGHLIGHT
Graduation Day!
So proud of Firefighter Root for graduating from the South King County Fire Training Consortium Fire Academy. Very excited to have you aboard!
So proud of Firefighter Root for graduating from the South King County Fire Training Consortium Fire Academy. Very excited to have you aboard!
Congratulations to Firefighter Manahan for graduating from the South King County Fire Training Consortium Fire Academy AND receiving the Chief's Company Award! Very excited to have you aboard!