King County Fire Protection District #47

03/29/2026

02/08/2026

Go Hawks!!! 🏈🚒🚨

12/08/2025

⚠️🍃A wind advisory has been issued for Monday across much of western WA. Winds will peak Monday afternoon. The interior will see gusts of 40-45 mph, and the coast will see gusts up to 45-50 mph. Take time now to secure outside items before winds arrive.

10/29/2025

Hello Residence!

We just wanted to make sure we brought this back to the top of the group. The deadline to vote with the new ballots is November 2nd.

Please support your local volunteer fire department.

Every penny counts towards serving you.

Dear Residents,

We understand that you may have recently received ballot updates, and we want to assure you that Proposition No. 1 is legitimate and crucial for the continued safety and well-being of our community.

We know that receiving unexpected mail/calls can sometimes raise questions, and we are here to provide clarity and transparency regarding this vital measure. Your Fire District is facing significant challenges in maintaining day-to-day operations and upgrading our aging apparatus, which directly impacts our ability to respond effectively to emergencies.

The funding requested through Proposition No. 1 is essential to address critical needs within our department. Our current operational budget is stretched thin, making it difficult to cover rising costs for fuel, equipment maintenance, and essential training for our dedicated volunteer firefighters. Furthermore, some of our fire engines and other emergency vehicles are well past their recommended service life, leading to increased maintenance costs and potential reliability issues during critical incidents.
For example, some of our apparatuses are over 20 years old, significantly exceeding the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommendations for frontline service.

Without this increased funding, our ability to provide timely and effective emergency services, including fire suppression, medical aid, and rescue operations, will be severely hampered.

We encourage all residents to review the official King County Elections website for detailed information regarding all ballot measures, including Proposition No. 1, to ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information directly from the source.

We are committed to serving you with the highest level of professionalism and care. Your support for Proposition No. 1 will directly enable us to continue protecting lives and property in King County Fire District 47.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration.

10/25/2025

Dear Residents,

We understand that you may have recently received ballot updates, and we want to assure you that Proposition No. 1 is legitimate and crucial for the continued safety and well-being of our community.

We know that receiving unexpected mail/calls can sometimes raise questions, and we are here to provide clarity and transparency regarding this vital measure. Your Fire District is facing significant challenges in maintaining day-to-day operations and upgrading our aging apparatus, which directly impacts our ability to respond effectively to emergencies.

The funding requested through Proposition No. 1 is essential to address critical needs within our department. Our current operational budget is stretched thin, making it difficult to cover rising costs for fuel, equipment maintenance, and essential training for our dedicated volunteer firefighters. Furthermore, some of our fire engines and other emergency vehicles are well past their recommended service life, leading to increased maintenance costs and potential reliability issues during critical incidents.
For example, some of our apparatuses are over 20 years old, significantly exceeding the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommendations for frontline service.

Without this increased funding, our ability to provide timely and effective emergency services, including fire suppression, medical aid, and rescue operations, will be severely hampered.

We encourage all residents to review the official King County Elections website for detailed information regarding all ballot measures, including Proposition No. 1, to ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information directly from the source.

We are committed to serving you with the highest level of professionalism and care. Your support for Proposition No. 1 will directly enable us to continue protecting lives and property in King County Fire District 47.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration.

10/25/2025

Burn Ban Lifted!!!

No Fire Safety Burn Ban in Effect for unincorporated King County

The following restrictions still apply to outdoor burning in unincorporated King County, even when there is no fire safety burn ban.

Recreational Fires
These are defined in state law as cooking fires, campfires and bonfires that occur in designated areas or on private property for cooking, pleasure or ceremonial purposes. These fires must be no larger than three feet in diameter and two feet high. You can use only charcoal, dried firewood or manufactured firelogs. Any other fuel is prohibited. Recreational fires are always prohibited during air-quality burn bans. Check with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to see what the current Burn Ban status is.
Fires lit in chimneys, fire pits, fire bowls and similar free-standing devices, commonly sold at home-improvement stores and mass retailers, are also considered “recreational” and should also only use charcoal, dried firewood or manufactured firelogs (some brands make outdoor-specific firelogs).
Other general requirements for a recreational fire, as stated in WAC 173-425-050(6) and IFC, section 307, state that:
A person be capable of extinguishing the fire must attend it at all times and the fire must be extinguished before leaving it.
No fires are to be within 25 feet of structures.
Fires in an approved portable outdoor fireplace shall not be operated within 15 feet of a structure or combustible material and shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Buckets, shovel, garden hose or a fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating shall be readily available for use (IFC 307.5).
Permission from a landowner, or owner’s designated representative, must be obtained before starting an outdoor fire. Outdoor fires may be prohibited during a fire-safety burn ban.
It's always illegal to smoke out your neighbor.
If smoke from your fire bothers your neighbors, damages their property or otherwise causes a nuisance, you must immediately put it out. If enforcement is required, you could be fined up to $13,000 per day

It's always illegal to use a BURN BARREL.

It's always illegal to burn prohibited materials.
These materials include:

Garbage or refuse

Cardboard paper (except what is necessary to start the fire)

Building materials, including paints, vinyl flooring, roofing, and scrap lumber

Rubber products, including tires

Plastics or petroleum products

Dead animals

Any other material that produces smoke that is offensive or harmful to your neighbors

Fires to burn vegetation on residential property may only burn vegetation from the same property, and the fire can be no larger than 4x4x3 feet.

If you need to burn a larger debris pile please contact the fire department and apply for a "Burn Permit". These permits cost $25 and are good for 1 year from the date of issuance. Applications are available online.

Do NOT burn when winds are faster than 10 mph.

For any additional questions please utilize the contact us feature and a member of the fire department will promptly reply to your inquiry.

07/26/2025

🚨 Reminder! Don't forget about the King County Fire District 47 Open House at Station 88! 🚒🔥

📅 Date: Saturday, July 26th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Station 88 – King County Fire District 47

Bring your family to meet your local firefighters, tour the fire engines, enjoy fun activities, and learn valuable safety tips from our partners. Plus, delicious food, refreshments!

We look forward to seeing you there—come out, learn, and connect with your community!

07/04/2025

**Stage 1 Fire Safety Burn Ban**

DO NOT burn:

*Yard debris

*To clear land

State regulation prohibits the burning of yard debris in urban areas at all times, regardless of whether a ban has been issued

OK to burn:

Recreational fires (campfires or fires in backyard fire pits, using approved firewood for outdoor recreation, ceremonial uses, or cooking)

Rules for recreational fires:

*Firewood must be seasoned and dry.

*The fire must be built in a metal or concrete fire pit, like those typically found in campgrounds.

*The fire must not be used to dispose of debris.

*The fire must grow no larger than three feet wide.

*The fire must be in a clear spot, at least 10 feet away from all vegetation.

*Overhanging branches must be at least 20 feet above the flames.

*The fire must be at least 25 feet away from any structure.

*The fire must always be attended by an alert person with equipment that can put out the fire (such as a shovel and a five-gallon bucket of water, or a connected and charged water hose).

After use, campfires must be completely extinguished by pouring water or moist soil over them and stirring with a shovel until all parts are cool to the touch.

NO burning is allowed when the wind speed is greater than 15 miles per hour.

If smoke or ash from the fire causes a nuisance to any neighbors, the fire must be extinguished.