If you have any questions and aren’t sure who to contact for an answer, then here is the email address where you should direct your query: info@sethurstonfire.org.
This email is active and monitored.
If you have any questions and aren’t sure who to contact for an answer, then here is the email address where you should direct your query: info@sethurstonfire.org.
This email is active and monitored.
Everyone at SE Thurston Fire Authority would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. We hope you stay safe and get spend time with your loved ones.
Here are some helpful safety tips from the National Fire Prevention Association.
For generations, millions of Americans have answered the call to serve — taking the sacred oath to defend and preserve our nation’s ideals of liberty and democracy. These patriots represent the best of us. On Veterans Day, we honor their service, dedication, and valor and we are forever grateful for their sacrifice.
Veterans contribute to American society in many ways — and not just during their time in active duty. Throughout our history, service members have put on their uniforms to protect the values and liberties upon which this nation was built. In times of peace, they work in and support our communities.
No matter when they served or in what branch, we shouldn’t forget the sacrifices they have made to protect our country. SE Thurston Fire Authority would like to say a sincere “Thank you,” to the veterans in our community.
SE Thurston Fire Authority is excited to announce that, due to the Levy Lid Lift passing this year, we had the funding to hire two new firefighters!
Congratulations to the newest firefighters in our SE Thurston Fire Authority family: Andrew Rogers (Left) and Wyatt Rollman (Right).
At 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001, hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 11 into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. Six minutes later, the first contingent of New York City firefighters—two ladder and two engine companies—had arrived at the stricken building. They had just begun to climb a stairwell in an effort to reach people trapped on the upper floors, when another hijacked airliner, United Airlines Flight 175, struck the south tower at 9:03 a.m.
The 9/11 attacks not only became the single deadliest terrorist attack in human history, but they were also the deadliest incident ever for firefighters, as well as for law enforcement officers, in the United States. The New York City Fire Department lost 343 among their ranks, while 23 New York City police officers and 37 Port Authority officers lost their lives.
Only 20 short years ago, we were shocked over scenes from New York as hijackers crashed two airliners into the World Trade Center Twin Towers on 9-11-2001. Then, another plane hit the Pentagon, and one plunged into a field in Pennsylvania.
That was a time when we all became New Yorkers in spirit. Our hearts were with those retrieving lives from the rubble. Although police and firefighters across America were heroes, responders first on the scene risked everything to start searching for those trapped in the rubble.
This September 11th, we hope that you will take a moment to honor those who answered the call that day. Honor the memory of the fallen and honor those who are still battling the physical and emotional traumas from that day.
Thank you to the residents of SE Thurston County (Yelm and Rainier) for continuing to support our community. Your approval of Proposition One will provide essential funding to ensure SE Thurston Fire Authority’s stations remain staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Read the complete letter here.
Effective immediately: Medic One has cancelled all CPR classes indefinitely.
Temperatures will rise again this weekend! With our days hitting highs in the 90s (as of this posting), we at SE Thurston Fire Authority want to make sure that everyone has the information needed to stay cool out there. Here is a list of some cooling centers in Yelm and Rainier:
Thursday, Aug. 12th, and Friday, Aug. 13th, the Yelm Senior Center will open its doors to the public. We will be open from noon to 8:00 pm for those without AC who need a place to escape the heat. Well Behaved Dogs/Cats Welcome
Location: 16530 103rd Avenue SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Questions? Call 360 458-7733
Tuesday 10 am – 7 pm
Wednesday – Saturday 9 am – 6 pm
Closed Sundays and Holidays
Location: 210 Prairie Park Street, Yelm, WA 98597
Phone: 360-458-3374
108 Michigan St S, Rainier, WA 98576
Open 10 am – 9 pm when temperatures are 89 or above
Beverages and snacks
S.E. Thurston Fire Authority
Assistant Fire Marshal
Matt Russell
3rd Tuesday Talks
When: August 17, 2021
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Where: Yelm Senior Center
16530 103rd Ave SE
Yelm WA 98597
Phone: 360 458-7733
Do you know how to use your fire extinguisher?
Matt will be here to share fire safety tips, instruct us on how to use a fire extinguisher, and answer questions!
Talk is open to the public! We would love to have you join us!
Looking for information on Proposition 1 (Levy Lid Lift)? Here is SE Thurston Fire Authority’s fact sheet about Proposition 1.