Redmond WA Fire

06/01/2026

June 1 - 7 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED. This June, consider taking a CPR/AED training course or downloading PulsePoint, a free life-saving mobile app that notifies users when someone nearby is in cardiac arrest and needs immediate help. Plus, with the PulsePoint AED app, you can also locate and share AEDs in your community.

Download the apps today and be ready to make a difference when it matters most by visiting redmond.gov/1791/PulsePoint.

Register for a CPR class in Redmond or the surrounding area by visiting
mediconefoundation.org/programs/cpr/ -now.

05/29/2026

As part of the world-renowned King County Michael K. Copass Paramedic Training Program, administered through the University of Washington School of Medicine and Harborview Medical Center, the Redmond Fire Department’s Northeast King County Medic One program continues to play a vital role in preparing future paramedics to deliver advanced life support care across King County and the surrounding region.

Over a three-month instructional period, paramedic students receive extensive education and hands-on training focused on the assessment and management of critically ill and injured pediatric patients. This pediatric training series is led and coordinated by one of Redmond Fire Department’s own paramedics and culminates each year in a large-scale, high-fidelity training exercise hosted in the City of Redmond.

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Redmond Pediatric Drill was held at Redmond City Hall. This immersive training event brought together more than 100 participants, instructors, evaluators, physicians, live actors, basic life support providers, and regional partners to support a full day of realistic pediatric emergency simulations.

The exercise was made possible through strong regional collaboration with partners, including the Bellevue Fire Department’s Medic One program, Kirkland Fire Department, Eastside Fire & Rescue, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Harborview Medical Center, the Medic One Foundation, and many other dedicated supporters.

Photos courtesy of the Medic One Foundation.

05/27/2026

Last month, Redmond Fire donated equipment - including 100 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) packs, 120 masks, and 100 usable cylinders - to Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center's Fire Service Technology Program after a department-wide transition to new equipment. The Fire Service Technology Program equips high school students with the necessary skills to become a structural or wildland firefighter while earning high school equivalency credits. It's housed in the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center located in Everett.

Redmond Firefighter Lucas Hughes - a graduate of the Fire Service Technology Program who now teaches there part‑time - had a chance to visit Sno-Isle's campus earlier this month with Redmond Fire Deputy Chief Virelle. The two met the students, watched several drills, and saw the equipment immediately being put to use by the next generation of firefighters. By finding a second life for this equipment, Redmond Fire was able to support hands-on education while advancing our shared values of public service and environmental stewardship.

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

With Memorial Day Weekend upon us, help keep our community safe by following these safety tips:

• Fireworks are banned in the City of Redmond and unincorporated King County. This means no using, selling, or possessing them. To report the use of fireworks, please call the City’s non-emergency number at 425-556-2500.
• Keep your grill clean, far from your home, and never leave it unattended when in use.
• Drive sober and distraction-free. Expect extra patrols from officers this weekend.
• Drink plenty of water, limit caffeine and alcohol, and seek shade when outside.
• When out on the water, wear a life jacket. Supervise children near pools, lakes, and beaches.

While we remember and honor those who bravely served our country, let’s do our part to keep Redmond safe.

05/18/2026

EMS Week is a time to recognize the exceptional people who deliver Emergency Medical Services and the vital role they play in our community.

Every day, our firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and Mobile Integrated Health team members provide lifesaving care with skill, compassion, and professionalism. Their work is strengthened by the Medic One system, which has helped our region achieve cardiac arrest survival rates that are among the highest in the nation and often exceed national averages by two to three times.

Their impact is reflected not only in cardiac arrest survival, but also in the lives saved, the comfort provided, the suffering reduced, and the positive medical outcomes achieved across every type of emergency and patient need.

This week, we thank our EMS professionals for the difference they make in moments of crisis, through daily service, and in the ongoing work of keeping our community safe and healthy.

05/13/2026

As the weather warms up for the summer, remember to hydrate and stay cool whenever possible. Older community members, young children, people with chronic health issues, and people spending prolonged amounts of time outside are especially susceptible to hot weather illnesses.

Here are some tips and tricks to staying safe:
• Spend time in air-conditioned spaces, including libraries, malls, movie theaters, or Redmond’s community centers
• Drink plenty of water, and limit caffeine and alcohol
• Seek shade when outside
• Take plenty of breaks from physical labor and exercise when outdoors
• Try to perform outdoor tasks in the morning or evening hours when it is cooler
• NEVER leave pets or children inside cars, even for a few minutes.

Look out for the following signs of heat illness, and seek medical attention as needed:
• Red, hot, and dry skin
• Dizziness
• Muscle cramps
• A fast, strong heartbeat
• Nausea, confusion, and unconsciousness
• Extremely high body temperatures (above 103 Fahrenheit)

Finally, remember that in the early weeks of summer, bodies of water and rivers are still very cold from melting mountain snow, even though it is hot outside.

Learn more at kingcounty.gov/beattheheat

05/08/2026

Did you know that the Global Commission on Adaptation has shown that a 24-hour advance notice of a hazardous event can reduce ensuing damage by 30%? A safe and resilient community is one of the City's top priorities - and to achieve this, we need to ensure our residents are aware and prepared for the potential of hazardous events.

To meet this goal, we recently launched AlertRedmond, the City's official emergency notification system. With AlertRedmond, you can stay ahead of hazardous weather, local emergency declarations, public safety alerts, and more by signing up for Redmond-specific alerts.



To sign up, visit redmond.gov/AlertRedmondSignUp. Enter your contact information to create your Everbridge Community account and AlertRedmond profile. Check out our How to Sign up video for detailed step-by-step instructions.

Sign up for AlertRedmond today - it only takes a couple of minutes and will help make sure you never miss crucial emergency information.

Sign up today at redmond.gov/AlertRedmondSignUp. Learn more by visiting redmond.gov/AlertRedmond.