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Federal Way and Des Moines, WA
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 months
The Fire Benefit Charge offers a stabilized funding solution that is based on property factors like size, use, and risk. Smaller homes generally pay less than larger buildings. See cost comparisons under current model vs. if FBC approved. More info: .
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
4 out of the 5 firefighters on duty this weekend at Station 63 were female. They represent the best in the fire service. #southkingfire
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
7 years
There are no known victims at HCC
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Earlier today at 1st and 312th, two car collision with one vehicle leaving the roadway 40’ down an embankment. Thankfully the child was secured safely. No serious injuries. Thanks to @FedWayPD for comforting the child while crews assisted other patients. #communitypartners
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
Unfortunately while responding to one of the 104 calls for service in the last twelve hours, a vehicle pulled over and started throwing objects at one of our fire engines. Obviously the crews were very concerned at first but thankfully it was just eggs. Help us stay #eggfree
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 months
Justice has finally been served! After months of evading payment for all of the coffee their officers drink at South King Fire Stations 66 & 67, Des Moines, WA Police Department has at last been served with invoice #10 ,000,039 and put under arrest for non-payment by E367. These
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
@Ijolite_Hypatia Eggxactly! Hahaha
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
Even a snowman at SKFR station 64 is taking precautions and using PPE during this snow event.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Unfortunately Mama duck got hit by car at 340th and Hoyt. A363 saw citizens trying to catch the ducklings while on an aid call, but they were gone by the time call got done. A few hours later, the citizens brought the ducklings to the station. Animal control has been notified.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
It’s that time of the year. E63 rescued 10 ducklings today.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
One of our rescue swimmers was able to safely navigate through the ice to secure the puppy and bring it into shore.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
This morning at 7:43 crews responded to a tree on fire after a lightning strike in the 1300 block of S 359th St in Federal Way. The debris field was massive! Don’t stand under a tree thinking you’re safe from lightning.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! After thorough research and some detective work we were able to locate video of a possible suspect responsible for the egging. If you have any information on this person please let us know. He will be dealt with eggcordingly.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Crews on scene of the 31800 block of 7th Ave SW setting up to go out on the ice to rescue this poor dog.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Anyone else in #federalway catch us and Santa on their security cameras?? Oh what fun it is to ride in a 500-horsepower sleigh! #southkingfireandrescue #santaclausiscomingtotown
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
We’ve been getting a lot of inquiries about two kids rescued from a storm drain earlier today. A big shout out to our community partners at @FedWayPD who rescued the kids and handled the situation before our arrival. Great job!
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
It’s our second duck rescue this week. E63 and FF Mataftin (the duck whisperer) rescued 10 ducklings in the Twin Lakes neighborhood today. Not sure who was more excited momma duck or the neighbors
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
Crews on scene trying to rescue a sweet girl named Roxy, but recently renamed to Houdini for obvious reasons.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
Crews were able to rescue 9 baby ducks from a storm drain with Federal Way Animal Control.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
Crews are laying several hundred feet of supply line to make sure a brush fire located behind St. Francis hospital in the west parking lot doesn’t spread.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Crews on scene of a very large apartment complex fire. Crews are working hard to verify people have evacuated. No serious injuries reported yet. 35200 block of 21st Ave SW in Federal Way. Now a 3 alarm fire. Updates to follow.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
9 years
Major MVA closing 21 SW from 348th to 356. Power out in area. http://t.co/yOh8dQavom
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
7 years
Crews working in tough conditions
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Yesterday one of our Engines went to Gig Harbor to assist running calls while the firefighters attended the funeral of one of their own. Our engine responded to a motorhome fire on the Highway. Here is a first hand look at what we see when responding to a call.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
1 year
Heartbreaking news from our brothers and sisters at Kirkland Fire as they mourn the loss of one of their own. Please keep them, their family, and their friends in your thoughts.
@IAFF2545
KirklandFirefighters
1 year
Today we mourn the loss of our brother, mentor, leader, Battalion Chief and friend. Chief Bill Hoover and his wife Kristy tragically lost their lives in a car accident, July 21, 2023.  Our thoughts and prayers remain with their family as they endure this tragedy.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Crews are tragically on scene in the 33900 block of 19th Ave SW in Federal Way with a 14 year old male who loss his left hand and injured his right hand while reportedly playing with fireworks. Please leave the fireworks to the professionals and attend a public show instead.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
Words can’t express the sorrow we feel for our brothers and sisters at Kent Police and their families due to the tragedy of last night.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
Thank You to the boaters that found a kayaker in the water off of Redondo. He had reportedly been in the water for about 30 min. He was blowing his whistle but was to far from shore to be heard. He is stable, but cold and being transported to a local hospital.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
SKFR’s seven newest firefighters completed academy training today and will report to shift assignments this week. Congratulations and welcome to SKFR.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
Thank You to all of the firefighters that participated in the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb today. 1900 firefighters have raised more than 2.2 Million dollars in the fight against blood cancers. Here are some of the SKFR members that participated.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Over the last 10 months one of your own firefighters has been overseas in Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. Yesterday he was able to safely return home to his wife and surprise his two boys who missed him dearly.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
Happening now at Twin Lakes Fred Meyer! Come support your local firefighters raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
Tina is resident in our area and was very greatful that L64 was able to clear a tree that blocked her driveway. SKFR has been very busy dealing with down trees this morning. In some cases it’s beyond what we can clear, but we clear the trees we can safely manage.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
7 years
The fundraiser is underway at the Commons Mall. Come by and say Hi.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Crews on scene of a motor vehicle collision involving a semi truck on fire. Two patients currently. Will update shortly. East bound 18 to 167 North is blocked. Avoid the area.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Congratulations to the four newest SKFR probationary firefighters. Tonight they graduated from the academy. They have all been assign to shift work and will start working 24-hour shifts as early as Sunday.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
7 years
Lots of slippery roads this morning be safe while traveling. Been on several accidents already this morning. Stay home if you can.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
7 years
The crew on E64 encountered a lost dog while on an incident this afternoon. They got the dog to a near by vet and via the dogs chip information made a phone call and reunite the dog with family. We never know who are patients are going to be.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
With the current weather conditions, we have made a couple of operational changes. We are running a second Battalion Chief today and we have placed two of our aid car crew in 4X4 trucks to ensure we can get into the most challenging area of our district.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
7 years
Responding to 911 calls in the snow can be a challenge. E65 lost a set of chains trying to get out of a tough spot. 45 minutes of shovel work and they are out. Back to the station to put on a new set of chains. This will be a Christmas shift our SKFR crews will remember.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Patient with critical injuries was transported to Harborview by @KingCoMedicOne . He was pulled from the cab of the semi truck by a heroic veteran of the Marine Corp who served for three years. Veteran suffered some injuries and burns but thankfully all minor damage injuries.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
This fire is now at a third alarm. Zone 3 now has units assigned to this fire, including one SKFR engine.
@CentralPierce
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue
3 years
Crews at scene of a second alarm commercial fire in downtown Puyallup.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
SKFR, PSRFA, and King County Medic One onscene of a serious rollover accident NB I-5 at 25200 block. Right 2 lanes blocked. #slowndownpullover #southkingfire
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
Rescue techs have reached the dog (Cisco). Setting up a rope system to bring him back up. #southkingfire
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
Never Forget is the motto of the 9-11 bombings and sometimes it gets lost in today’s busy world. The impact of these pictures from that day help bring to memory why the term Never Forget came to be. Please join us at station 64, 3700 South 320th at 1-pm for our ceremony.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
We have multiple crew out addressing flooding in roadways. We experienced very heavy rains for several minutes and our storm water system is clearly being challenged. Reports of a couple of feet of water on parts of 320th. FWPD is closing down parts of 320th
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
Due to COVID-19 we are unable to hold an in person event tomorrow for 9/11. Instead we created this tribute video to show respect to all those who have been impacted by the tragic events of that day. Please share this video as you see fit.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
Trick or Treat at Station 63
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
Our recruits participated in a house burn today. These recruits will be out on the streets in February.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
SKFR is at a large brush fire NB I5, South of 320th. Help from @tukwilafd @Enumclaw_Fire @local1257 (Port of Seattle)those two crash trucks out of the Port of Seattle are a great resource due to the amount of water they carry.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
Our job can be many different things on any given day. Sometimes FD/PD have to team up to help those in our area. Today we got to shovel a little snow to help out someone in need. @DesMoinesPolice
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
SKFR crews battling a brush fire NB I5 around 320th st.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
It’s a great morning to practice in preparation for 9/11 Patriot Day. Puget Sound Pipes and Drums at Station 64. Anyone recognize the song?
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
South King Fire and Rescue has responded to 144 calls in the last 24 hours. However 104 of those calls have been in the last twelve hours. Ranging from aid calls to multiple fires and some explosions due to trees into power lines from the storm. #therewhenyouneedus #staysafe
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
All four patients were treated and transported with non-life threatening injuries. A job well done by all our community partners. @ValleyFire @PugetSoundFire @KingCoMedicOne @wsdot_traffic @wspd2pio @TriMed and the tow companies. Expect long delays, roads still closed.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
We are seeing some crazy storms in the area. We have crews checking on a house in the Twin Lakes area for a possible lightning strike, and our Fire Boat Zenith is going out to check on a boat that might have been hit by lightning off of Dash Point Beach.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
1 year
The crew on Fire Boat Zenith captured photos of their efforts to extinguish the flames on the vessel fire in Tacoma.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Things are getting a little quacky out there! Firefighter Benavides climbed down into a storm drain to help rescue these baby ducks who were trapped. The crew lowered down a bucket to put them and they are safely with animal control. #savetheducks
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Lt. Hoag and FF Aparis rescued two dogs at today’s house fire, one of which needed life saving efforts. FF Aparis was able to successfully resuscitate the dog using one our canine cpr masks. Officer Larson from animal control took the dog to the emergency vet for evaluation.
@realfirephotog
Jack Reale
2 years
@Southkingfire on location of a residential fire in the 35800 block of 14th Ave SW in Federal Way. Firefighters were able to make a quick knockdown on the fire. Crews also located and removed several pets, at least one pet was resuscitated by firefighters on scene.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
7 years
Tonight we recognized two Captain promotions and 28 Driver/Engineers promotions that will take place on Jan 1 2018. Congratulations to all of those being promoted in January
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
SKFR onscene of a multiple vehicle rollover accident SB I-5, South of Federal Way. No serious injuries. #southkingfire
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Crews have shut down Highway 18 in both directions between I-5 and Weyerhauser for a fully involved semi truck fire. Avoid the area expect long delays.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
Smokey haze and odor of burning wood is from the fires in Eastern Washington. Please Call 911 if you see smoke that is not related. Stay safe!
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
Crews on scene of a vehicle fire in the 300 block of S 320th st.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
Its duck rescue season. Thanks to E65 for reuniting this family.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Fire is out, no injuries reported, one patient treated for smoke inhalation. One puppy successfully rescued!
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
7 years
Car int the Jack in The Box at 312th and Pacific Hwy. Seating will be closed but drive through will remain open. (No pun intended )
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
A crew at Station 66 noticed two kids riding their bicycles and having fun, but unfortunately they did not have any helmets. The crew worked in partnership with the South King Firefighters Foundation to purchase two helmets to help keep the kids safe. Great job Station 66!
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
The person was pulled from the water by the rescue swimmers. KCM1 transporting to hospital.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Check out this TAIL of potential CAT-astrophe over on our Facebook page right MEOW
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
Cisco has rescued off the embankment and reunited with his owner.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
The fire conditions crews faced as they first arrived at the camp in the woods.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
SKFR crews made quick work of this house fire. As you can see the last block of travel up a hill was a little challenging. This is why our rigs are still chained up. Thank You to the city of Federal Way plow that showed up in case we had to plow the street to get to the house.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Congratulations to our 2 newest Probationary Firefighters (PFF) and the other recruits who successfully completed the South King County Fire Training Consortium 20 week Firefighter and EMT academy.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
South King Fire and Rescue has nine new recruits gearing up for the Fire Academy. It is imperative that they learn to work and operate as one unit. Marching together in unison is an example of working together as a team. Keep up the great work recruits.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
7 years
The areas around Federal Way, Auburn and Kent are getting a lot of calls about smoke in the air. It's from forest fires outside the area.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
SKFR units onscene of fatality vehicle accident 35400 block Military Road S. Lanes closed in both directions. #southkingfire
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
Crews have been clearing storm drains, and roads are being opened again.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Crews on scene at the 27900 block of Pacific Hwy South. South bound lanes shut down. Multiple rescues from ladders. Fire reportedly in hallway trapping multiple victims.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Our new Fireboat is taking shape, and we look forward to it being in the water and starting our crew training later this summer.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Coming to a neighborhood near you!🎅🏻🤶🏻
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Crews making access on the 32500 block of the BPA trail in Federal Way for a smoldering brush fire.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
7 years
Normally we use this feed to inform others about active events. But sometimes we have to break the rules. SKFR FF Hoag had an opportunity to work on a cool project and we just want to share the finished product. Nice work FF Hoag.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Crews on scene of a multi vehicle collision at West Valley and Highway 18 east bound on and off ramps. One patient pinned in the semi. Still triaging other patients.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
4 years
Crews finished up with the trash compactor fire at Lowe’s here in Federal Way but there was some smoke inside the building. Hear is a great explanation from Driver Engineer McKenney on how to ventilate a large structure quickly.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Crews on scene of a fully involved residential fire in the 30800 block of 55th Ave S in Auburn. Video courteous of @DJSonstengphoto
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
8 years
SKFR rescue team in action rescuing a dog over an embankment this morning. Dog uninjured, scared and cold.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
Video from the storm while driving a fire engine. Plus our weekly call volume numbers. Turn up the volume! #Lightning #thunder #thunderstruck #responding
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
This morning at 11 on New Day Northwest, South King Fire Lt. Hoag will be a guest to share more information about the cats who were adopted by our crews and a @KingCoMedicOne Medic. You can watch live here @KING5Seattle
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South King Fire
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
Happening now! South King Fire and Rescue going around to install free smoke alarms in the neighborhood of Camelot Square.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
9 years
South King Fire & Rescue on a major car accident NB I5 at 314th all lanes closed http://t.co/VoMwOlJlw4
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
2 years
Two patients total one in critical condition with multiple burns. Patient was rescued by a couple bystanders who pulled him from the flames.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
7 years
Lots of cars in ditches and stuck on hills in parts of our area (especially on the eastside). Please make sure your ready for driving in the snow. SKFR crews are ready to travel on these roads tonight.
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
Family cat found at the SKFR apartment fire. Federal Way animal control on scene taking care of him
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
6 years
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Santa & Mrs. Claus are officially on the way!
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
5 years
South King Fire and Rescue’s Engine 63 responded to wires down at the 600 block of SW 299th. Upon arrival crews discovered the wires came down due to a lightning strike that splintered a tree. Glad no one was hurt!
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@Southkingfire
South King Fire
3 years
Congratulations to our very own LT. Freeborn on receiving an award from the VFW for his exceptional service to the community!
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