Renton Regional Fire Authority
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Renton Regional Fire Authority
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- Renton, without further adieu, please allow us to introduce our latest firefighter recruits! These individuals are entering into a rigorous fire academy to earn the opportunity to protect and safeguard our amazing community. Please give them a huge RENTON welcome! #rentonstrong
- A quick shout out to Firefighter Jessica Clearman! After a structure fire today, a local family had trouble receiving aid from the Red Cross due to a language barrier. FF Clearman was able to translate for the family to get them the care they needed. Way to go! 👩🚒
- Ladder 311 is providing water from under I-405 and containing the trailer fire.
00:00 - We are EXTREMELY EXCITED about the delivery of Renton's new brush rig! With hotter, drier summers creating dangerous brush fire conditions, this state-of-the-art apparatus features increased capability to keep our community safe.
- After 36 years of dedicated service to the Renton community, we bid farewell to Fire Chief Rick Marshall, who officially retired on October 31, 2020. We are honored and grateful for everything he contributed to our organization through the years. #firefamily #rentonstrong
- Smoke from Eastern WA moving into King County causing heavy smoke haze and strong odor of burning wood. This has caused numerous reports to our 911 center. Please call 911 if you see smoke or fire conditions that you think are not related to the Eastern Washington smoke issue.
- A special congratulations to one of our newest probationary firefighters, Danielle Bue, for earning the Valedictorian Award for Best Academic Performance during SKCFTC Fire Academy Class 15. Way to go, Danielle! 🎉
- Yesterday, Engine E313 was first on the scene of a plane crash incident. While rare, so was the composition of the crew, comprised entirely of female firefighters! Discover more about this incident at: bit.ly/3rQA94m. Great work Lt. Weaver, FF Wallace, and FF Clearman!
- Fire Station 15 is officially in service! Despite a little Washington rain today, crews were energized and ready to serve the Kennydale community. We could not be more excited to call Kennydale home! #community #rentonproud
00:00 - Tis the season! ❄️ Congratulations to our members who volunteered their personal time to raise funds for the local Salvation Army this season. They helped raise $1,217 in a single day! This is truly our favorite time of year. #rentonstrong
- Renton Fire and Police would like to remind the public that fireworks are illegal in the city limits. The city ban has been in effect since 2005. Help keep our neighborhoods safe. While fireworks are banned in city, they are not in certain areas of unincorporated King County.
- Tough week for all in South King County, but Fire Station #12 put on a BBQ to thank our Brothers and Sisters at Renton Police @rentonpdWA for all they do! #weareonefamily
- Council Member Ruth Perez, Fire Chief Rick Marshall, Deputy Chief Mark Seaver, and consultant Benita Horn distributed 4,000 MASKS today, thanks to efforts by the City of Renton to ensure community members can comply w/ the mask mandate! Find out more: bit.ly/2NMmwMe
