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Vashon Fire offering CPR/AED/First Aid classes
Want to learn the basics of CPR, AED use & First Aid? Attend one of our free non-certification classes…READ MORE
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Statement from Chair Pam King on the passing of Fire Commissioner John Simonds
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Vashon Island Fire Commissioner John Simonds. Commissioner…READ MORE
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Vashon Island Automated External Defibrillator Locator
Vashon Fire is working with Island businesses and organizations to create a public locator database for all public access…READ MORE
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Vashon Island Firefighters Focus on Mental and Physical Wellness 02X Human Performance to provide training and education
Vashon Island, WA – On January 28th and 29th, 60 members of Vashon Island Fire and Rescue willparticipate in…READ MORE
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46°F2023 INCIDENT REPORT
YEAR TO DATE
2023 MONTH BY MONTH
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| January | 24 | 95 |
Smoke detectors save lives!
- Install & check your smoke detectors
- Practice an escape route with your family
- If you’re building a new home, install residential sprinklers
Contact Vashon Island Fire and Rescue to register for our smoke detector/battery replacement program
Recruiting for a District Secretary
This is a part-time position as a sworn public official, appointed by and reporting directly to the Vashon Island Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners.
2022 Calls for Service
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue responds to a wide range of calls for emergency and non-emergency services. Emergency medical Services account for 65% of VIFR’s responses annually.
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VISION STATEMENT
Continually exceed our community’s expectations
to protect life, property, and the environment.
Provide our team members with the skills, tools,
and equipment to protect our community.
Maintain a respectful and compassionate
environment among all members.
Simultaneous calls are happening more and more frequently, leaving our community members vulnerable.
Since January 1, 2023, we’ve received 76 simultaneous calls, three of which occurred at the same time this morning, leaving limited to no resources available to respond to the next call.
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The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet April 5, 2023 to discuss a Fire Levy Resolution for the August election. The Community is invited to learn more and provide comments. More information can be found at www.vifr.org … See MoreSee Less
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Update: VIFR responded to 21 emergency calls in less than 48 hours. Our crews were busy and this exhausted our available resources.
We have 3 aid units transporting to hospitals off island.
⚠️This leaves no staffing on island for another medical or fire response. ⚠️
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For all of you with questions, we encourage you to reach out to Fire Chief Matt Vinci at mvinci@vifr.org or attend our next Board of Commissioners meeting, Wednesday, March 29th at 6:30 P.M. This meeting is held in person and virtually. More details here: vifr.org/event/board-of-fire-commissioners-regular-meeting-3/
How often does a situation like this occur? Can they not transfer the patient(s) to a different unit on the main land and get on the returning ferry?
I worry that bringing an inpatient outpatient treatment facility on the island will tax VIFR resources even more. That is a scary sight to see and know that all 3 are off island. Thank you to those of you working yours butts off you are appreciated!!!
Where’s Bud Sulski and his on island ambulance when we need him?
Vashon Island F&R needs support from their community. If/when a bond or levy is put in front of the voters on Vashon Island remember this image/message. Vashon Island runs a well respected volunteer program, one of the few remaining in King County. It is so well respected that volunteers are offered jobs as career firefighters after going through VIFR’s program. It is a double edged sword. What the good citizens of Vashon Island need to do is fund the department when they ask for help. VIF&R needs real dollars to staff the fire department with more career firefighters. VIF&R also needs real dollars to fund infrastructure to support the unique needs of “island living”. Again, when the fire department goes to the voters to ask for help/dollars, make sure to provide it. Why? So they can be there for you when you ask for help.
Thank you for all you do…
Vashon has multiple fire stations, perhaps it is time to reactivate at least one.
I’ve heard that ever since our fire department unionized our volunteer program was dramatically cut back. How true is this?
Thank you for your work.
God bless
Hold your fires until further notice.
I have a friend who applied to volunteer there last summer (about 9 months ago) and keeps getting told they aren't bringing in volunteers.
You guys aren’t understanding, how many ambulances we have and no one qualified. There is nothing they can do sometimes, we are not the city. If you want to complain call King County and report this so they get these guys more support
How long will we have NO RESPONDERS??
Volunteers?
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Update: The April 24th class is full. There is still time to get into the other classes.
Come learn CPR & Basic First Aid with us! We are now offering FREE CPR and first aid classes open to all Vashon Island residents ages 12 and up!
For class dates and to register, please visit www.vifr.org/cpr-classes
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Adina Cunningham