For decades, fire departments have fought over staffing funding with budget masters, mayors, and city councils trying to get the revenue that put fire fighters on the street. The problem, simply put, how can you prove that the absence or presence of a fire fighter may have made a difference...
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Red Cross Honors Two Lacey Fire District Fire Fighters
The Mount Rainier Chapter of the American Red Cross recently gave awards for heroic acts by members of the community. This is what they posted on facebook regarding two of the recipients from Lacey Fire District and the picture is from Fitzgeralds Photography in Lacey.
“Red Cross Medical Rescue Heroes
Award Sponsor: Providence St. Peter Hospital
Firefighters Ethan...
Volunteer fire fighting is tough coast to coast.
At Lacey Fire District, the union has been drug through the mud frequently that we’re anti-volunteer and we’re chasing away volunteers. In truth, most of the career members at Lacey started as volunteers, and even some still are volunteers in other communities. In many departments, the existence of paid fire fighters...
Mergers, Annexations, and Fire Authorities, oh my!
Mergers, Annexations, and Fire Authorities, oh my!
As the budget axe swings in just about every community in our region, the fire and EMS service has not been immune to reductions and budget cuts. In nearby and like communities such as University Place, Lakewood, Bremerton, Central Kitsap, South Kitsap, Mukilteo, and more,...
What does healthcare reform mean for pre-hospital medical care?
When you dial 911 in Thurston County for a medical issue, you’re going to get a response of at least a local fire department member who is trained in some form of emergency medicine (EMS) to your assistance. But after the initial examination, if you require further care than the...
It’s a Trap!
We know that in regards to the city district fight that nothing has changed and its all “window dressing” or a big charade to hide true intentions by a few key players. As much as we would like everything to be up front and straight forward when it comes to fire...
For those who want to privatize the fire department
This is for those who think privatization is the best possible concept…And if you still doubt it, please go to Arizona where many departments that used to be private when back to public for a multitude of reasons. Most notably…Cost.
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Engineers: Most people don’t care about fire safety.
A recent survey and accompanying article by the Society for Fire Protection Engineers recently found that most Americans do not consider fire a threat when considering their overall risk. Even though fire risk in America far exceeds that of other disasters and also costs the most financial loss and lives, most Americans are oblivious to...
Ron Lawson Campaign Kick Off on August 17th!
Lacey City Council Candidate Ron Lawson will be having a campaign kick off on August 17th at the Mayan Restaurant at 4520 Pacific Ave SE between 530pm and 7pm…Come hungry and bring a check book or three.