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Northshore Fire Receives 'AAA' Bond Rating

We are very pleased to announce that S&P Global Ratings raised Northshore Fire Department’s long-term bond rating to ‘AAA’ from ‘AA+’.


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2018 Annual Report

Northshore Fire is excited to share our 2018 Annual Report, highlighting events and accomplishments of the last year. Click below to meet our newest hires, learn about our latest equipment upgrades, and see some of the things we do when we're not fighting fires!


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Thank You for Your Support

On February 12th, the Northshore Fire Department asked its citizens for approval to continue the use of the fire benefit charge method of funding emergency services. The voters have once again shown overwhelming support for their fire department by renewing the benefit charge with 90.6% of those…


Public and Non-Profit Job Fair

On January 30th, 2019 Northshore Fire will be hosting a career event for the Public and Non-Profit sectors. This job and resource fair is free for all to attend. Join us to learn about available jobs in the area and network with prospective employers.

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Notice of Prop 1 Public Hearing

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that pursuant to RCW 52.18.060(1) the Board of Fire Commissioners of King County Fire Protection District No. 16 is holding a public hearing regarding King County Fire Protection District No. 16 Proposition 1, the proposition is seeking voter authorization to continue the…


911 Outage Notice - How to Contact Emergency Services

As of 9:00am Friday, December 28th, King County is still experiencing a 911 outage. Please review the information below for instructions on how to contact emergency services during this time and where to go for further updates.


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Northshore Fire Appoints New Commissioner

The Northshore Fire Department has appointed a new member to its Board of Fire Commissioners.  Kenmore resident, Suzanne Greathouse, was selected to fill the vacant Position No. 2 at the December 4th meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners.


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The Northshore Fire Department, serving the cities of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, has a vacancy in Commissioner Position #2. Additionally, Commissioner Position #4 is anticipated to be vacated in January of 2019. The vacancies will be filled by appointment with terms lasting through the end of…

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In conjunction with the special election to be held on February 12, 2019, King County Fire Protection District No. 16 will be submitting to the voters of the Fire District a proposition that would re-authorize the use of the fire benefit charge method of financing pursuant to Chapter 52.18 RCW. As…

Northshore Fire Department inside garage

Notice of 2019 Budget Hearing

To all residents and owners of personal property and improvements to real property located within the geographical boundaries of King County Fire Protection District No. 16 (City of Lake Forest Park, and the City of Kenmore); NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of King County Fire…