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Shoreline and Northshore Combine Forces

Good news! Last night the Board of Commissioners from both the Shoreline Fire Department (SFD) and Northshore Fire Department (NFD) met and approved a contract for SFD to provide services to NFD. The contract, or Interlocal Agreement (ILA), details the specifics of how NFD will pay SFD to provide…


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Thank you Deputy Chief Nankervis

On March 31, Deputy Chief John Nankervis will complete his last day after a 36-year fire service career. Chief Nankervis’s love of the fire service began at the age of 15 when he joined the Seattle Fire Department Explorer Program. In 1987, John was given an opportunity to serve the community where…


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Northshore Fire Approves Contract for Services with Shoreline Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shoreline, Wash. – On Tuesday, February 1st the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Northshore Fire Department voted unanimously to approve a contract for full services with the Shoreline Fire Department. The decision to contract with Shoreline will enhance existing services…


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Firefighting Moms

Firefighters Share Experiences with Pregnancy While Working in Fire Service Fire departments across King County are working to recruit more female firefighters. Local news station KIRO 7 featured a story that highlights pregnant women in the service, their experiences, and encourages other women to…


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Shoreline Fire Joins Q13 Morning News to Talk Diversity in Firefighting

Weekend Workshop to Recruit Women for EMS, Firefighting Roles Community Educator & Public Information Officer Michelle Pidduck tells Q13 News about the Women in EMS & Fire Workshop, which is held twice a year to push diversity within King County’s firefighting teams. Click the button below…


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Shoreline Fire Department “Pushes In” New Fire Engine

On Wednesday, July 21st, Shoreline Fire Department pushed in our newest engine as a ceremony that dates back over 100 years. Read about it by clicking the button below! Read Article


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Thank You Battalion Chief Rod Bush

We would like to wish Battalion Chief Rod Bush good luck after a 35-year career with the Shoreline Fire Department. Rod started his career as a part-time firefighter in 1986 and was hired full-time in September 1988. In October 1996, Rod was promoted to the newly created position of Fire Apparatus…


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Thank You Deputy Fire Marshal Darrel Nahinu

Deputy Fire Marshal Darrel Nahinu will work his last shift of an over 25 year career today. Darrel was hired as a full-time firefighter with Shoreline Fire Department in 1996. In 2011, Darrel was promoted to the position of Driver Engineer and spent 8 years operating our fire engines and ladder…


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Female Perspectives on EMS and the Fire Service

Kirkland Fire to Host Virtual Seminar: Female Perspectives on EMS and Fire Service Are you a female that’s ever considered a career in EMS or the Fire Service but wanted to learn more? Here’s your chance. The event is free, but you must register using the Register Button, or scan the QR code on the…


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Child Passenger Safety Week 101

Are your children ready to move out of their booster seat? It’s Child Passenger Safety Week! Are you using the right seat to keep your children safe? Call for an appointment (206) 533-6564.