Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue - Official Site

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue - Official Site Serving the Central Kitsap community with integrity, loyalty, respect, and duty. Use of the District logo is prohibited for any
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Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue, (www.ckfr.org) is a municipal corporation of the State of
Washington that protects life and property and provides fire protection and emergency
medical services to its citizens. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the District on the listed topics related to the
District’s purpose of providing fire protection servic

es, emergency medical services and
protecting life and property. The opinions expressed by visitors to this site do not reflect the opinions of the District. Any comments submitted to this site and any lists of users or links are public records subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56. Users recognize that there is no expectation of privacy in the use of the District’s Social Media and users are
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time, date and identity of the poster when available. The official Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue page is meant to inform our residents about the ways in which we serve them, from fire and EMS, safety education, community events sponsored by CKFR, and more. We make every reasonable effort to ensure that our social media contains only content appropriate to serve our mission. In the event that third parties post content that contains harassing, discriminatory, explicit, offensive, inappropriate or threatening language; infringes on the privacy of our staff; promotes services or products not endorsed by CKFR, or are clearly off-topic or spam, page administrators reserve the right to remove those comments as promptly as circumstances allow. Thank you for your understanding.

Congratulations, Mark Johnson! 🎉After more than 28 years of service to Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue and a career dedicat...
09/01/2026

Congratulations, Mark Johnson! 🎉
After more than 28 years of service to Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue and a career dedicated to emergency medicine, education, and public service, Paramedic Mark Johnson is retiring from CKFR.
Throughout his career, Mark has served as a firefighter, paramedic, mentor, military medic, nurse, and educator, positively impacting countless lives throughout our community and beyond.
Along the way, he has been supported by his wife of 30 years, Kathleen, and their four children, Alex, Nathan, Emma, and Ben. Their encouragement and support helped make his remarkable career possible.
While we will miss Mark’s knowledge, leadership, and dedication, we’re excited to see him begin a new chapter as the EMS Programs Coordinator at Olympic College, where he will help educate the next generation of EMS providers.
Please join us in thanking Mark and his family for their years of sacrifice and service and wishing them all the very best in this exciting next chapter.

As students, teachers, and staff head back to school today, we want to wish everyone a safe and successful school year! ...
08/31/2026

As students, teachers, and staff head back to school today, we want to wish everyone a safe and successful school year! 📚

Please remember to slow down in school zones, watch for children walking and biking, and stop for school buses when required. 🚌

Have a great first day back! 🍎🚒

Legendary Hall of Fame Rodeo announcer, Randy Corley, and CKFR bike team members Gian Dalle and Ken Nilson! 🤠🐂🐴
08/29/2026

Legendary Hall of Fame Rodeo announcer, Randy Corley, and CKFR bike team members Gian Dalle and Ken Nilson! 🤠🐂🐴

08/28/2026

Welcome to our fire family, WALL-E! 🤖🚒

Happy National Dog Day to our favorite pooch - Sparky! 🐾We also love our Kitsap County Search Dogs - Nova and Lucy! Nova...
08/27/2026

Happy National Dog Day to our favorite pooch - Sparky! 🐾
We also love our Kitsap County Search Dogs - Nova and Lucy! Nova is interested in being a firefighter, but Lucy’s not so sure….
🎪 Come visit us, the dogs, KCSO, Kitsap 911, DEM and more in the public safety tent at the Kitsap County Fair now through Sunday.

This morning, B-Shift participated in Ladder Truck training as Firefighter Alex Johansen continues working toward qualif...
08/25/2026

This morning, B-Shift participated in Ladder Truck training as Firefighter Alex Johansen continues working toward qualification as a driver.

Operating a Ladder Truck requires specialized skills and training. In addition to safely driving the apparatus, the driver is responsible for operating the aerial ladder from the turntable, helping position firefighters and equipment where they’re needed most.

📸 Pictured: Firefighter Megan Berens on the aerial ladder.

Welcome back Firefighter Taylor Smith, Captain Gian Dalle, and Firefighter Devion Hagen! (L-R)🚒 After a two week deploym...
08/23/2026

Welcome back Firefighter Taylor Smith, Captain Gian Dalle, and Firefighter Devion Hagen! (L-R)
🚒 After a two week deployment to the Little Giant Fire in Eastern, WA, they have safely returned home.
🔥Unfortunately the fire continues to grow and is currently 144,830 acres and only 15% contained.
💛 Our thoughts remain with those affected by the many fires across our state, and with the hard working crews working to protect life and property.

🔥 DEPLOYMENT UPDATEOur crew continues to work on the Little Giant Fire burning in Okanogan and Chelan Counties. 🚒 Deploy...
08/20/2026

🔥 DEPLOYMENT UPDATE
Our crew continues to work on the Little Giant Fire burning in Okanogan and Chelan Counties.
🚒 Deployed on August 7, Captain Gian Dalle, Firefighter Devion Hagen and Firefighter Taylor Smith are protecting structures on the Entiat.
👩🏼‍🚒 CKFR Paramedic Zach Smith is also deployed to the Little Giant Fire as a Strike Team Leader Trainee.
🔥 The fire is currently 137,593 acres and 12% contained.
💛 Our thoughts are with those affected by the many fires across our state, and with the hard working crews working to protect life and property.

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue is excited to introduce Julie Smith, our new Public Education Specialist.Julie brings six y...
08/19/2026

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue is excited to introduce Julie Smith, our new Public Education Specialist.

Julie brings six years of classroom experience teaching kindergarten and secondary math, along with a passion for helping others learn and grow.

Throughout the hiring process, she stood out for her enthusiasm for education, strong communication skills, and commitment to serving others.

A Kitsap County resident, Julie and her husband are raising their four children right here in the community she now serves.
When she’s not working, Julie enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, reading a good book, and working on puzzles.

She is excited to build relationships throughout the community while helping deliver fire and life safety education to residents of all ages.

We’re thrilled to have Julie on board and look forward to seeing her expand our outreach programs, develop new educational opportunities, and continue building meaningful connections throughout Central Kitsap.

Please join us in giving Julie a warm welcome!

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue is excited to welcome Heather Smith-Merrithew, ARNP, to the CARES team.Heather joins CARES ...
08/15/2026

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue is excited to welcome Heather Smith-Merrithew, ARNP, to the CARES team.

Heather joins CARES social workers Kloe Swartz and La Kenya Carter in supporting community members throughout Kitsap County. She will work alongside the CARES teams at CKFR, Poulsbo Fire Department, and South Kitsap Fire & Rescue to help address unmet medical needs and connect clients with appropriate healthcare resources.

CARES (Community Assistance Referral and Education Services) helps individuals navigate health, behavioral health, housing, and other community challenges by connecting them with the services and support they need. The program focuses on proactive intervention and helping residents receive the right care at the right time, often preventing unnecessary 911 calls, ambulance transports, and emergency department visits.

Heather’s addition allows the CARES teams to expand medical services available in the home and community. By providing medical support, coordinating with healthcare providers, and helping clients overcome barriers to care - she will play an important role.

This innovative partnership is fully funded by St. Michael Medical Center, allowing CARES clients greater access to medical care and services that may otherwise be difficult to obtain.

Welcome, Heather! 💛

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