17 Apr, 2026

Southeast Thurston Fire Authority is seeking applications from Authority residents interested in being appointed to committees to write the “for” and “against” statements for the local voters’ pamphlet related to the Authority’s bond... [Read More]

19 Mar, 2026

The April commissioners' meeting has been moved from April 8th to Wednesday, April 15th at 6:00 PM. For an up to date list of meeting times, please [Click Here]

20 Feb, 2026

SETFA will be holding a special meeting on Feb 26, 2026 to discuss capital facility needs and potential bond... [Read More]

22 Jan, 2026

SETFA invites residents to meeting on long-term service needs... [Read More]

01 Dec, 2025

The cold, calm weather that settled over western Washington during Thanksgiving weekend continues to keep us in its frigid grip this week. The winter conditions mean more folks are using their wood. .. [Read More]

10 Oct, 2025

Just because you can burn yard waste doesn’t mean you should. The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has downgraded the fire risk from Moderate to Low in all six ORCAA counties (Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson... [Read More]

1 Oct, 2025

Thurston County Commissioners approved a burn ban extension prohibiting residential yard waste burning and all land clearing burns in unincorporated areas of Thurston County. The fire safety burn ban will be reassessed every... [Read More]

17 Jul, 2025

From SE Thurston Fire Authority The rivers and lakes in the South Sound are a favorite summer escape for families and outdoor enthusiasts, but even calm-looking waters can turn dangerous in an instant. At SE Thurston Fire... [Read More]

15 Jul, 2025

SETFA is currently hiring Career Firefighter/EMTsClick here for more info and to apply... [Read More]

9 Jul, 2025

As temperatures rise across the South Sound, so does the risk of fires—both wildland and residential. At SE Thurston Fire Authority, we want our community in Yelm, Rainier, and the surrounding areas to enjoy summer safely... [Read More]