Grand Re-Opening Celebration for Kirkland’s Fire Station 22 Published on October 11, 2023 Fire Station 22 has recently undergone significant renovations as a part of Fire & Emergency Medical Services levy (Fire Prop 1), passed by Kirkland voters in 2020. Community members can tour the newly opened station, meet the Fire Chief, and explore fire trucks at the re-opening event. Saturday, October 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Fire, Media Releases, Public Notices
Fire Safety Burn Ban Lifted by Kirkland Fire Department Published on September 22, 2023 The Fire Safety Ban that was issued in Kirkland in August has been terminated. Recreational fires are now allowed in Kirkland. Please remember that recreational fires are the only outdoor burning that is allowed in the City. All other burning is prohibited. Tagged as: , Fire, Public Safety
KFD Joins National Task Force Deployed to Assist with Maui Wildfires Published on August 17, 2023 Lieutenant Tyrel Koistinen of the Kirkland Fire Department has joined many others from across the Puget Sound region to assist in the recovery efforts of the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. Lt. Koistinen is a Hazmat specialist and a member on the Washington Task Force 1 (WA-TF1), an interagency group that’s part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Urban Search & Rescue Team. Tagged as: , Announcements, Fire, Media Releases, Public Safety
KFD Issues Fire Safety Burn Ban Prohibiting All Outdoor Fires Published on August 15, 2023 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Effective immediately, the Kirkland Fire Department (KFD) has issued a ‘Stage 2’ Fire Safety Burn Ban, which means all outdoor fires, including recreational campfires, pellet fire pits, cooking fires, and ceremonial fires are prohibited until further notice. Tagged as: , Announcements, Fire, Media Releases, Public Safety
Public Memorial for KFD Battalion Chief Bill Hoover Published on August 04, 2023 Family, friends, first responders, city employees, and the community are all invited to remember and honor the lives of Battalion Chief William “Bill” Hoover, a 31-year veteran of the Kirkland Fire Department, and his beloved wife, Kristy Hoover. Tagged as: , Fire, Media Releases
Mayor’s Statement on the Passing of Training BC Bill Hoover Published on August 02, 2023 Words cannot describe the depth of sorrow we all feel about the tragic passing of Kirkland Fire Department’s Training Battalion Chief Bill Hoover and his wife, Kristy, on July 21 while traveling out of state. Tagged as: , Announcements, Fire, Media Releases
Kirkland to Fly Flags at Half-Staff to Honor BC Bill Hoover Published on July 24, 2023 City of Kirkland flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of Training Battalion Chief Bill Hoover, who, along with his wife, Kristy, passed away on July 21 in a car accident while traveling out of state. Flags will be lowered until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been determined. Tagged as: , Announcements, Fire, Media Releases
City Announces Unmanned Aircraft Trial Program Published on April 21, 2023 KIRKLAND, Wash. – The City of Kirkland announces a trial program for an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), also known as drones, for use by the City’s Fire, Police and Public Works departments. Tagged as: , Announcements, Fire, Media Releases, Police, Public Notices
Fire Station 24 Open House Jan 21, 2023 Published on January 13, 2023 Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Fire Station 24! The City of Kirkland is hosting an open house at Fire Station 24 on Saturday, January 21, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Swing by and tour this award-winning fire station and talk with Kirkland’s leaders about this and other public safety investments. Tagged as: , Announcements, Fire
Kirkland Fire Department Annual Holiday Gift Drive Published on December 08, 2022 For more than 30 years, KFD Fire Stations have been 'drop points' accepting donations of new toys, games, clothing and non-perishable food to benefit Hopelink families. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Fire