South King Fire & Rescue
Shane Smith has a wealth of experience in the fire and emergency management field. Starting as a firefighter and working their way up to various leadership positions, including Deputy Chief of Operations at South King Fire & Rescue. Additionally, Shane has been involved in FEMA Urban Search and Rescue programs, serving as a Task Force Leader and Task Force Safety Officer. Shane also founded and led Rescue City, a nonprofit organization focused on technical rescue training for emergency responders. Shane holds a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management and an Associate's degree in Fire Science from Waldorf University.
South King Fire & Rescue
Fire Department serving Federal Way, Des Moines, and a portion of Unincorporated King County. Composed of nealry 41 square miles, protecting approximately 150,000 people. On average, South King Fire & Rescue responds to about 16,000 calls for service each year.