Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
John Gallup has extensive work experience in the firefighting field. John started their career in 1990 as a Member and Shift Trustee in IAFF 1747. John also served as the President of IAFF 1747 from 2007 to 2011. In 1993, they became a Fire Captain at the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority, where they worked until 2021. John then progressed to the role of Battalion Chief for a brief period in 2022 before becoming the Health and Safety Chief in 2023. Apart from their work at the Fire Authority, John also held roles as a Trustee in the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters and as an Engine Company Captain and Training/Safety Officer-Captain in the City of SeaTac Fire Department.
John Gallup attended High School from 1983 to 1986. No degree or field of study information is available for this period.
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Puget Sound Fire exists to maintain and enhance the quality of life within its boundaries by protecting life, property, and the environment. We are an internationally accredited, full-service, all risk fire and rescue department that provides services to the citizens of Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, SeaTac, King County Fire District #37, and King County Fire District #43. Puget Sound Fire covers 108.81 square miles and protects a population of over 226,815. We are governed by a Governance Board, which is comprised of six voting members and three non-voting members. Three members of the board are appointed from the Kent City Council, three from the Board of Commissioners for Fire District 37, one non-voting member from the Covington City Council, one non-voting member from the SeaTac City Council, and one non-voting member from the King County Fire District #43 Board of Commissioners. It is the board’s responsibility to oversee budget and policy decisions and to ensure that the department is successful in its mission of protecting our community. Puget Sound Fire provides emergency response services including basic life support, fire suppression, hazardous materials, and technical rescue from 13 fire stations. All stations are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Advanced Life Support services are provided through King County’s Medic One program. Currently the department employs 326 with 258 of those being uniformed personnel. The 68 civilians are in various roles including administrative staff, mechanics, and public educators. Internal support divisions include Fire Administration, Business Administration (Assessment & Planning, Finance, Logistics, and Fire Investigations), Community Risk Reduction (Fire Prevention, Emergency Management, Public Education), Support Services (Information Technology, Facilities and Property Management, FDCARES, and Vehicle Maintenance), and Training.