Eastside Fire & Rescue

Eastside Fire & Rescue Eastside Fire & Rescue provides fire, emergency medical services, and special response services from 16 fire stations. We welcome your questions and feedback.

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Wrights Springs Fire in Klamath OR. The fire is currently contained within its footprint at 54,367 acres and firefighter...
08/29/2026

Wrights Springs Fire in Klamath OR. The fire is currently contained within its footprint at 54,367 acres and firefighters continue to hold an improve the lines . Battalion Chief Seth Merritt is working as Branch Director(OPBD) on Branch 1, which is the East half of the fire with 4 Divisions assigned.

The Big Grass Fire started in Oregon and moved into Idaho, a considerable distance. Capt. Aaron Merritt worked for two w...
08/28/2026

The Big Grass Fire started in Oregon and moved into Idaho, a considerable distance. Capt. Aaron Merritt worked for two weeks in Nevada as the south end of the fire was less than 2 miles from crossing yet another state line. The fire is now over 580,000 acres and has over 570 miles of fire line.

There are many steps in the process of securing a career in Fire/EMS. Interviewing is a very important aspect of this pr...
08/27/2026

There are many steps in the process of securing a career in Fire/EMS. Interviewing is a very important aspect of this process and can be intimidating to many individuals. King County Fire & EMS Agencies invite you to a free session aimed at improving interview skills with the goal of acing your Fire/EMS Service Interviews. We are offering mock interview panels and personalized feedback to individuals currently pursuing a career in Fire/EMS. Additional opportunities include information on the hiring process, best practices for interview day, networking with professional first responders, and connecting with other prospective Firefighter/EMTs. We encourage people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans to attend and help us better represent the communities we serve.



Date: Saturday, 8/29/2026

Time: 25-minute interview timeslots from 0800-1600

Location: Kent, WA

Cost: Free

Registration required: https://bit.ly/KCEMSInterviewPrepFall26

Happy National Dog Day!
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day!

King County Women*: Come join King County EMS and host agency Redmond FD along with over 14 other King County agencies a...
08/25/2026

King County Women*: Come join King County EMS and host agency Redmond FD along with over 14 other King County agencies as we immerse you in a weekend of hands on Fire and EMS activities and provide you an opportunity to explore a career in the Fire or EMS service. This opportunity includes interactive activities, discussion panels, viewing live demos, and networking with EMTs, Firefighters, and Paramedics in our region. Must be 18+ to apply, King County residency preferred.

Workshop: October 17 + 18, 2026, 0800-1700 both days
Host: Redmond Fire Department
Application: https://bit.ly/RFDFWIEF
Applications due Sept 21, 2026
Send questions to: [email protected]

Last night, the City of Carnation proclaimed August as Emergency Management Awareness Month. Pictured here is Carnation’...
08/19/2026

Last night, the City of Carnation proclaimed August as Emergency Management Awareness Month.

Pictured here is Carnation’s Emergency Manager Rachael Sibug, as well as EF&R's Fire Chief William Aho, Emergency Manager Greg Bawden, and Emergency Management Coordinator Cat Robinson.

Join us this Friday at the Tolt Commons!
08/19/2026

Join us this Friday at the Tolt Commons!

Come join the City of Carnation and Eastside Fire & Rescue for a fire truck sprinkler and waterslide event!

Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Tolt Commons (31999 E Bird Street)

The Fire Truck Sprinkler will take place the first 15 minutes of the event.

Free shaved ice for the first 100 kids!

Eastside Fire & Rescue is currently establishing an Entry Level Firefighter hiring list. All candidates must take the Fi...
08/18/2026

Eastside Fire & Rescue is currently establishing an Entry Level Firefighter hiring list.

All candidates must take the FireTEAM exam through National Testing Network prior to end of day on September 19, 2026.

Salary Information: $7,624.68 monthly / $91,496.15 annually
More information at https://www.eastsidefire-rescue.org/

08/13/2026
Station 92 in Mercer Island stopped by to visit with Henrietta, Hayden, Claire and Nuri who were selling lemonade and do...
08/12/2026

Station 92 in Mercer Island stopped by to visit with Henrietta, Hayden, Claire and Nuri who were selling lemonade and doing free face paint in Pioneer Park 🔥❤️

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175 Newport Way NW
Issaquah, WA
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