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Serving the cities of Yelm, Rainier, and surrounding unincorporated areas. (360) 458-2799
Serving the cities of Yelm, Rainier, and surrounding unincorporated areas.
(360) 458-2799

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Not “If”, but “When”…Emergency Expo Successful

September 26th’s emergency expo at Yelm High School was a huge success. “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst”, was the theme for the event and important information about preparedness and surviving a disaster situation was shared with attendees.

If you missed the expo, you can find important information about emergency management on Thurston County’s website: www.co.thurston.wa.us/em.

There will also be an international earthquake drill on Oct. 15. If you’d to participate and see how you would do in an earthquake situation, you can register at here: www.shakeout.org/washington/register.

Read the original article on the Nisqually Valley News (please note: subscription restrictions may apply).

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Wildland Fire Tracking Map

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Washington State has been hit hard with wildland fires this season. If you’re interested in tracking the progress of all the fires that are burning around the state, there is a interactive map available for viewing. This online fire and wind map shows most of the fires and it should be updated every day.

You can zoom in for more detail and switch views between satellite or topographic view. If you click a cross hatch fire area, you’ll be able to view information about that particular fire (name, acres burned, percent contained, etc.).

Click here to view the map.

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SETFA Firefighters Assist with Wildland Fires Around WA

Thank you to all the brave men and women around the State of Washington (and beyond) who are helping fight the terrible wildfires that are burning this summer.

S.E. Thurston Crew working the Gold Mountain Fire Complex near Colville, Washington

S.E. Thurston Crew working the Gold Mountain Fire Complex near Colville, Washington

Lt. Ann Holeman- S.E. Thurston Wildland mobilization coordinator working a fire near Spokane, Washington

Lt. Ann Holeman- S.E. Thurston Wildland mobilization coordinator working a fire near Spokane, Washington

Crew catching some rest, while they can, on a fire near Colville, Washington

Crew catching some rest, while they can, on a fire near Colville, Washington

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Yelm Chamber of Commerce Honors Ksea Rogers

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Caption: Roger McMaster presents Ksea Rogers with the Yelm Chamber of Commerce First Responder Honor Award during monthly luncheon, August 11, 2015.

It was a gorgeous afternoon on August 11, 2015, a perfect day to honor one of our valued volunteer fire fighter/EMTs. Blue skies were plentiful and so was the smell of smoky BBQ. It helped make this month’s Yelm Chamber of Commerce meeting a great event.

After eating a delicious catered lunch by The Cattleman, the awards portion of the meeting began. Roger McMaster presented the Yelm Chamber of Commerce First Responder Honor Award to Ksea Rogers, which she graciously accepted.

SE Thurston Fire Authority was proud to nominate Rogers and watch as she received this well-deserved award; she is an outstanding first-responder and volunteer. SETFA nominated Rogers because she is always supporting SETFA by being first to volunteer at local community events, or responding to a call. We are so proud that Ksea Rogers is a part of our team.

Thank you Ksea, and keep up the good work!

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SETFA Volunteer Fire Fighter and EMT Ksea Rogers & SETFA Fire Fighter Tony Brosco

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Yelm Physical Therapy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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(L to R) Clinic Director, Christine Q. Johnson, PT, DPT, CKTP, Christina Sipe, Pediatric PT, and Owner Sean Sipe, PT, DPT, SCS, accompanied by Mayor Ron Harding, cut the ribbon, officially opening Yelm Physical Therapy’s new building.

A HUGE congratulations to Yelm Physical Therapy, Sean Sipe, MPT, DPT, SCS (owner), and YPT staff on their grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony of their brand new building! SE Thurston Fire (Yelm & Rainier Fire Department) was there for yesterday’s festivities which included a tour of the new facility, catered snacks by Ramblin Restaurant Group, and a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Yelm Chamber of Commerce.

Sipe said a few words about his new building and thanked local businesses and those who helped support him during development and construction. Mayor Ron Harding also congratulated Sipe and praised Yelm Physical Therapy as a quality physical and hand therapy business.

Again, congratulations YPT! We’re so happy to have a such great people helping to support our Yelm community.

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Yelm Physical Therapy’s new building.

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Yelm Physical Therapy’s new gymnasium area.

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SETFA Participates in 2015 Prairie Days Parade

June 25, 2015 was the kick-off Prairie Days Parade. We had an absolutely wonderful time passing out candy, meeting the community, walking the in the parade, and showing off our fire truck!

Take a look at a few of the photos from yesterday’s parade.

SETFA volunteers hand out candy to children and spectators.

SETFA volunteers hand out candy to children and spectators.

SETFA Volunteer hands out candy to children and spectators.

SETFA Volunteer hands out candy to children and spectators.

SETFA volunteers handing out candy to children and spectators.

SETFA volunteers handing out candy to children and spectators.

SETFA volunteer hands out candy to children and spectators.

SETFA volunteer hands out candy to children and spectators.

SETFA fire truck in the 2015 Prairie Days Parade.

SETFA fire truck in the 2015 Prairie Days Parade.

Our friends at TwinStar in the parade.

Our friends at TwinStar in the parade.

Carnival rides at 2015 Yelm Prairie Days

Carnival rides at 2015 Yelm Prairie Days

Volunteers helping at the SETFA cotton candy station.

Volunteers helping at the SETFA cotton candy station.

Motorcycle Drill Team T90 - Tenino, WA, Est. 1984

Motorcycle Drill Team T90 – Tenino, WA, Est. 1984

Volunteers helping out at the SETFA prize wheel.

Volunteers helping out at the SETFA prize wheel.

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4th Annual Yelm Rotary Prairie Stampede 5k Walk/Run

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Mark your calendars and stretch those legs! The 4th Annual Yelm Rotary Prairie Stampede 5k Walk/Run is just around the corner. The event is June 27, starting a 8am. Participants  meet up at Yelm Middle School.

Challenge yourself and participate in this fun walk/run; funds go to support local service projects on our area.

For information, visit: http://www.yelmrotary.com/

Printable Registration form here.

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