FIRE DANGER
STAGE TWO BURN BAN IN EFFECT
- No yard debris or land clearing burning
- No recreational fires
NEWS
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Future Women in EMS & Fire
King County Women*: Come join King County EMS and host agency Bellevue FD along with over 13 other King…READ MORE
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Burn ban lifted Monday, September 30
With the changing weather and wetter conditions, King County Fire Marshal Eric Urban will officially lift the Stage 1…READ MORE
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Mobile Integrated Health Community Response Model
Vashon Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) is a healthcare delivery program designed to increase timely access to urgent medical and…READ MORE
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King County Fire Marshal issues Stage 1 Burn Ban, restricting yard debris fires in unincorporated areas
With the dry season fast approaching, King County Fire Marshal Eric Urban has issued a Stage 1 Burn Ban…READ MORE
CALENDAR
WEATHER
2026 INCIDENTS
YEAR TO DATE
MONTH BY MONTH
| January | 166 | |||||
| February | 155 | |||||
| March | 174 | |||||
| April | 151 |
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
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Vashon Island Fire and Rescue District is committed to saving lives and protecting property through fire and emergency medical services, community risk reduction, and outreach activities
ORGANIZATION VALUES
Safety first.
Compassion for all.
Integrity at all times.
Community-focused.
VISION STATEMENT
The Vashon Island Fire and Rescue District will adapt to the evolving needs of the community and exceed expectations through high-quality service, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Our VIFR wildland firefighters headed out today in our new Type 6 brush rig to assist with wildland firefighting efforts on the Little Giant Fire.
The new 4WD brush rig is designed to get crews and equipment into remote, rugged country. It carries 1,000 feet of wildland hose, drip torches for backburn operations, hand tools, a chainsaw, EMS equipment, and, most importantly, a cooler full of water.
The rig can carry up to three wildland firefighters and will be staffed by VIFR personnel, with partner agencies helping when additional staffing is needed.
VIFR is part of the South Puget Strike Team, a regional team made up of fire departments from King, Pierce, Kitsap, and Mason counties. Strike teams typically deploy with 4–5 brush rigs, a water tender, and a Strike Team Leader, combining regional resources when fires require a larger response.
Today, our crews are putting that regional partnership and our new rig to work.
Stay safe out there, crew. We’re proud to have you representing VIFR. … See MoreSee Less
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We had a great time at Firefighter Story time last weekend! Thank you to the families that came out to hear some stories, learn about fire safety and prevention and to Vashon Library for hosting us! Should we plan another one soon? … See MoreSee Less
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Effective immediately, the King County Fire Chief’s Association, King County Fire Marshals Association, and the King County Fire Marshal have implemented a Stage 2 Burn Ban covering all parts of King County.
This ban specifically prohibits all outdoor fires, including recreational campfires, cooking fires, and ceremonial fires – and it will remain in effect until further notice. The ban does not include propane or natural-gas-fired grills, fireplaces, fire tables, and other gas-fired appliances. These devices may continue to be used along with charcoal grills.
For more details on the upgraded burn ban, check out kingcounty.gov/en/dept/local-services/governance-leadership/local-government-for-unincorporated-k… … See MoreSee Less
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What you can do:
✅ Stay indoors with clean, filtered air when possible
✅ Limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest and smokiest parts of the day
✅ Drink plenty of water
✅ Consider wearing a well-fitting N95 mask if you need to be outside for extended periods
😷 Free N95 masks are available in the VIFR lobby, stop by and pick some up. Others can be found at the Food Bank, Senior Center, Library and VCA.
– VCA is open to the public for additional smoke and heat relief noon to 5pm for the rest of this week. The library is open from 12-8pm for smoke/heat relief.
– Check current air quality before heading outdoors: www.airnow.gov
💛 Stay informed, take care of yourself, and check in on family members, neighbors, and others who may be more sensitive to heat and smoke. … See MoreSee Less
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August 8th Safe Sitter Class Postponed
We're sorry to share that our August 8th class has been cancelled due to an unexpected scheduling conflict.
The good news: we've got another session coming up on September 12th, and current registrants will be given priority to move into that date.
If September 12th doesn't work for your family, please reach out to us directly and we'll help find another option. Registrants of the August 8 have also been emailed directly about the change.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!
Questions? Call 206-463-2405 or email questions to lcorroon@vifr.org. … See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Vashon MIH 's, Katie Burke, on her promotion to full-time Family Nurse Practitioner!Katie Burke, RN is now Katie Burke, ARNP FNP-C — officially promoted to full-time Nurse Practitioner with MIH! 🩺
This means our Vashon community now has two full-time mid-level medical providers caring for you through Mobile Integrated Health. Huge congratulations, Katie, we’re so proud of you and grateful for your dedication to this community. 💙
Made possible by continued support from the hospital district. 🙌
👇 Drop a congrats for Katie in the comments!
#VashonMIH #MobileIntegratedHealth #NursePractitioner #CommunityHealth #VashonStrong #ProudMoment … See MoreSee Less
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