Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
Julian Morales has extensive experience in both firefighting and coaching within the aquatic sports field. Currently serving as a Firefighter with the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority since August 2022, Julian previously held positions such as Age Group Performance Coach for the Seattle Metropolitan Aquatic Club from September 2018 to May 2022, and Exercise Specialist at IRG Physical & Hand Therapy from October 2018 to December 2021. Additional coaching experience includes Lead Coach at The Race Club and Assistant Swim Coach for the Central Area Aquatics Team. Julian started their career as a Front End Assistant at Costco Wholesale, where employment spanned from July 2015 to June 2018. Julian holds a Bachelor's degree in Sports and Exercise Science from Seattle University, earned in 2018.
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.