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.

Government

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority

Sean Penwell

Julian Morales

Justin Siu

Michael D.

Steve Wysocki

Teri S.

John Gallup

Beau Wilkins

Bill Yamamoto

Chuck Woolley

Clint Nohavec

Colton Richards

Derek Konzelman

Ewan Robson

Gary Merrell

Isak Swearingen

Jacob Vanderhalf

Jake Ayers

James Booth

Joey Lucchesi

Keven Rojecki

Nate Leach

Matthew Doctor

Norm Golden

The Fire Department at Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority is responsible for protecting life, property, and the environment within its jurisdiction. This team provides comprehensive emergency response services including fire suppression, basic life support, and technical and hazardous materials rescue. They operate 24/7 from 13 fire stations and are key to maintaining the safety and well-being of over 226,815 residents across multiple cities and fire districts.

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