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North Highline Fire District

WELCOME

Welcome 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.
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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.


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​ The King County Fire Marshal issues these bans for unincorporated King County in response to hot and/or dry conditions, in coordination with King County cities and other county and state agencies.

Effective Friday, July 29th at 8:00 AM, the King County Fire Chief’s Association, King County Fire Marshals Association and the King County Fire Marshal are implementing a PHASE 1 (burn restriction) Ban.
 
In response to the increased Fuel Energy Release Rates (ERC), decreased 100-hour fuel moisture content (F100), and anticipated warmer weather conditions the King County Fire Chiefs and the King County Fire Marshals, collectively are implementing a PHASE 1 Burn (restrictions) Ban.  Recreational Fires, Gas/propane appliances, including grills, pellet smokers and charcoal grills are still permitted.
 
The burn ban will remain in place until September 30, 2022, but may be modified or extended if warranted.


This is a Phase 1 burn (restrictions) ban and applies to all outdoor land clearing and residential yard debris. burning.   The use of recreational burning is still approved under the following conditions:
  1. Firewood shall be seasoned and dry.
  2. Be built in a metal or concrete fire pit, such as those typically found in designated campgrounds; and not be used as debris disposal.
  3. Grow no larger than three feet in diameter.
  4. Be in a clear spot free from any vegetation for at least 10 feet in a horizontal direction, including at least 25 feet away from any structure and allow 20-foot vertical clearance from overhanging branches.
  5. Be attended at all times by an alert individual and equipment capable of extinguishing the fire with a shovel and a 5-gallon bucket of water or with a connected and charged water hose.
  6. Completely extinguish campfires by pouring water or moist soil in them and stirring with a shovel until all parts are cool to the touch. The use of self-contained camp stoves is encouraged as an alternative.
  7. No burning when winds exceed 15 MPH

For more information regarding Burn Bans , click HERE!

Water Safety...

​The Washington State Drowning Prevention network has partnered with Big 5 Sporting Goods to provide coupons for 20% of life jackets to promote water safety and drowning prevention.  Attached below is the coupon, along with life jacket tips. Seattle Children’s also has water safety information and a link to the coupon on their website. 
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Mask Mandate Update
Beginning March 12, 2022, face masks are no longer required in many indoor settings, including K-12 schools, restaurants, gyms, grocery stores and retail locations. Masks will still be required in some settings, including (but not limited to) medical facilities, long-term care facilities, and public transit. Private businesses and local governments may still require masks, if they choose. Many individuals may want to continue wearing masks for added protection from COVID-19. 
​Also, Masking requirements may be different for your place of work than for the general public, depending on the type of work you do. Masking guidance for employers is available on the 
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries website. For more information, please visit the Washington State Department of Health.

Vaccine Mandate Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a FAQ related to:

Proclamation 21-14.1: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements.
  • FAQ for state employees
  • FAQ for contractors
  • FAQ for higher education
  • FAQ for firefighters, police officers, jail staff
  • FAQ for federal employees
  • Exemptions and Accommodations
  • Additional resources

https://www.governor.wa.gov/VaccineMandateFAQ​

COVID-19 Resources and Information

CONTACT INFO

North 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 regular commissioner meeting will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM via teleconference. Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

​​​Meeting Agenda - Coming Soon

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Go to nationaltestingnetwork.com for more information! Good Luck!

Click Here To Order Your Free COVID Test Kits: www.covidtests.gov
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UPCOMING EVENTS

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All events at this time are postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.


INCIDENT REPORTS & QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

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Incident Headline | Date, Time, Etc.
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!
2021_spring_newsletter.pdf
File Size: 3085 kb
File Type: pdf
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EVENT HIGHLIGHT

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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!


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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!



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