Puget Sound Fire

During these hot conditions, please be sure to stay hydrated, stay cool, watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and check on at-risk friends, family, and neighbors.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

• Drink lots of fluids (avoid caffeine, alcohol, and high sugar drinks). Carry a water bottle.
• Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows are cracked open.
• Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• Stay indoors and, if possible, in an air-conditioned place (shopping mall, library, theater, etc.).
• Protect yourself from the sun with a wide brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening.
• Rest often in shady areas during the heat of the day.
• Check on at-risk family, friends, and neighbors twice a day.

The recruit firefighters completed Week 18 of Recruit Academy 22. During the week, the recruits took their Unit 3 test, attended lectures on neurologic emergencies, gastro/urologic emergencies, endocrine emergencies, infectious disease, and major hemorrhage control. They also complete hands-on training treating patients who are suffering medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and major bleeding. This included treating patients who were experiencing a medical emergency while driving a vehicle.

In Week 19, the recruits will have a busy week. They will take their Unit 4 test, attend lectures on patient extraction, gynecologic emergencies, obstetrics/neonatal car, lifespan development, pediatrics, geriatrics, patients with special challenges, pharmacology, and behavioral emergencies management. They will also complete hands-on training conducting patient extrication as a result of car crashes and continue their training on treating patients who are suffering medical emergencies or traumatic injuries.

King County Fire Training Consortium

☀️ Hot Weather Doesn't Mean Warm Water! 🌊

As temperatures rise across our region this weekend and into next week, many people will want to head to rivers, lakes, and other waterways to cool off. But while the air may feel like summer, the water is still dangerously cold.

Cold water can trigger an involuntary gasp reflex, rapid breathing, muscle cramps, and loss of swimming ability within minutes. Even strong swimmers can quickly find themselves in trouble.

Before you jump in:

✅ Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket
✅ Never swim alone
✅ Keep a close eye on children near the water
✅ Know the water conditions and your limitations
✅ Be prepared for cold water shock

Enjoy the sunshine but respect the water. A refreshing swim can turn into an emergency in seconds when water temperatures remain cold.
Stay safe and make smart choices around the water this summer.

Puget Sound Fire would like to invite you to 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗧𝗮𝗰’𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼. The free Family Bike Rodeo is tomorrow, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟯 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 at North SeaTac Park. Remember, that when riding a bike, please be sure to always wear helmet. Free helmets are available at the bike rodeo, while supplies last. Please stop by and say hi to your local firefighters. Hope to see you there!

Come see us this weekend at 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀, June 12-14 at Lake Wilderness Park! Our firefighters will be on hand with a fire engine and our emergency management and public education teams will be there to share aspects of fire safety and prevention and answer your questions. We hope you’ll stop by to say hi and connect with your first responders. We are honored to participate in community events and public gatherings to meet our neighbors!

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆?

ALERT King County is a regional public information and notification service offered by King County Emergency Management. ALERT King County helps you stay informed about potential hazards and threats that impact your area.

Register your physical address(es), email address(es), and phone number(s) to receive important safety information during an emergency. Signing up is free.

To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/AlertKingCounty

The recruit firefighters completed Week 17 of Recruit Academy 22. During the week, the recruits took their Unit 2 test, attended lectures on chest injuries, genitourinary, abdominal, and orthopedic injuries, introduction to medicine, cardiac emergencies, respiratory emergencies, and allergy & anaphylaxis emergencies. They completed hands-on training on primary and secondary patient examinations for trauma and medical emergencies, wound care, and obtaining patient history. They also attended a demonstration of how the heart and lungs work and how traumatic injuries to the lungs can be life-threatening.

In Week 18, the recruits will have a full week. They will take their Unit 3 test, attend lectures on neurologic emergencies, gastro/urologic emergencies, endocrine emergencies, infectious disease, and major hemorrhage control. They will also complete hands-on training treating patients who are suffering medical emergencies or traumatic injuries.

King County Fire Training Consortium