SNOHOMISH REGIONAL FIRE & RESCUE MONTHLY Chief’s REPORT
September 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Operations
Support Services 07
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Recent Events
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Upcoming Events
Employee Sp tlight
PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICER LAURA GONZALEZ
Laura recently earned the title of Certified Public Records Officer through the Washington Association of Public Records Officers (WAPRO). Congratulations, Laura!
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Operations
ENTRAPMENT: SEPTEMBER 3 Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a BLS1 call for a report of a steel beam that had fallen on a patient sitting on a tractor who was unable to self-extricate. Battalion 81 heard the initial report and upgraded the call to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment. Aid 83 arrived first and reported one patient trapped between a metal beam and the tractor seat with a possible broken left ankle. Due to the size and weight of the beam, the patient could not be extricated without specialized equipment. Battalion 81 arrived and assumed 7th Street Command, reporting one ALS trauma patient. Engine 81 was assigned as the rescue group with assistance from Engine 82 . Snohomish County Fire District 4 was onsite as well, and the extrication plan involved using Rescue 42 (SCFD4) struts on both sides of the tractor’s rear wheels and a tripod cradle to lift and stabilize the beam. Firefighters successfully lifted and secured the beam, allowing them to slide the patient onto a backboard. The patient was extricated at the 20-minute timer and transferred to Medic 82 for treatment and transport.
Great job to all crews on a challenging extrication!
9-1-1 CALL SUMMARY, SEPTEMBER 2025
15 Hazmat
103
994 EMS
Fire
87 Service Calls
15 Wildland Fire
0 Water Rescue
1,214 Total Incidents:
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Operations
Residential Fire: September 14 Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue, along with Snohomish County Fire District 4 (SCFD4), were dispatched to the 11700 block of Woods Creek Road in Monroe for a fully engulfed mobile home fire involving surrounding trees, a pickup truck, and a CONEX box. Neighbors and passersby noticed thick, black smoke and quickly reported it to Sno911. Engine 32 arrived first and deployed attack hoses, with Battalion 31 and Engine 31 close behind. With no fire hydrants in the area, Engine 31 and Engine 32 relied on their onboard water supplies until SCFD4 arrived with a water tender to establish a reliable water source. Within 20 minutes, firefighters had the fire under control and prevented it from spreading to nearby vegetation. Unfortunately, the mobile home, pickup truck, and belongings inside the CONEX box were destroyed.
brush fire: September 19
Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a brush fire south of Highway 2 off Sofie Road, east of Monroe. Battalion 31 quickly upgraded the call to a two- alarm fire, bringing in multiple brush trucks and water tenders to attack the flames. Crews from Snohomish County Fire District 4 and Sky Valley Fire responded to assist with tenders, brush trucks, and additional manpower. About half an acre of light brush, grass, and vegetation was burning, with light winds pushing the fire. Firefighters worked to contain the flames by wetting down the fire and surrounding area and creating fire breaks with shovels. Within an hour, crews established a wet line around the fire to prevent spread. Firefighters then walked the charred land, soaking hotspots until Department of Natural Resources crews arrived.
Performance Measures
PROPANE TANK EXPLOSION: SEPTEMBER 3
Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to a “Fire Type Unknown” just south of the 65th Street gate after reports of multiple explosions and heavy black smoke. Station 77 crews reported that they both heard and felt the explosions from their station. Engine 77 arrived first to find a fully involved outbuilding approximately 50 feet from the nearest home, with surrounding trees torching and nearby brush on fire. Engine 77 stretched an attack line for fire control. Engine 13 (South County Fire) arrived shortly after, supplied tank water, and deployed a second attack line. Engine 71 reversed 750 feet to a hydrant to establish a reliable water supply, while Battalion 71 arrived and assumed command. Crews encountered a large debris field about 300 feet in diameter, with pieces scattered onto a nearby house and igniting several small spot fires. The fire was determined to have originated in a landscaping shed. Two 20-pound propane tanks inside the shed exploded during the fire—though only one was recovered in the debris. The Fire Marshal (FM28J) was contacted as crews completed extensive overhaul in the surrounding area. A special mention goes to retired Deputy Chief Clinton , who heard the explosion from his nearby home and responded on foot to assist crews with the water supply.
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Operations QUALIFICATIONS
Driver Operators Adam Perron and Landon Bell met all the requirements for Ladder Driver and are now qualified to work in that role.
Congratulations, Adam and Landon!
HEALTH & SAFETY
National Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and one of our team members, Victoria Vega , turned that awareness into action. After listening to a recorded Board of Commissioners meeting, Victoria reached out to First Responder Therapy Dogs and brought the idea to the Health & Safety Committee, which endorsed the program, especially given the groundwork she had already completed. Victoria then coordinated a station-by- station schedule so handler Mike Mora and his therapy dogs, Scout and Piper, could visit every crew. Therapy dog interactions are shown to reduce stress and anxiety, help lower heart rate and perceived workload, and create space for healthy conversations; benefits that are especially meaningful in the fire service. Thank you, Victoria , for the initiative and outstanding coordination!
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Operations
TRAINING
Lieutenant Promotional Process The Training Division , Human Resources , and our fire tactics specialist, BC Joe Basta , designed and executed a comprehensive Lieutenant promotional process consisting of three days of evaluation: a proctored written examination, a fireground simulation, an oral board, and an in-basket daily-tasks assessment. The process required months of advance planning and the dedicated support of numerous volunteers, including personnel from Marysville Fire, South County Fire, Everett Fire, and Snohomish County Fire District 4 —whose contributions were essential to a fair, rigorous, and professional assessment. Congratulations to all candidates who completed this demanding process; your commitment, preparation, and professionalism reflect well on our organization and the communities we serve.
Recruit Sendoff Falls on 9/11 On the final day of Pre-Academy, our recruits—joined by Chief Park, Assistant Chief Lundquist, Deputy Chiefs McConnell, Read, Rasmussen, and Titland, and D/O Tickle —hiked to the top of Wallace Falls. Together, they carried a combined 343 pounds in rucks, honoring each of the 343 FDNY firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. This capstone to Pre-Academy comes as the recruits head to the Snohomish County Fire Training Academy next week, carrying forward the lessons of service, unity, and resilience. At Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue, we carry their memory every day. We remember the first responders and the many civilians who lost their lives, and we remain committed to the unity and service that defined the days that followed. We will not forget the 343 FDNY firefighters, 23 NYPD officers, and 37 PAPD officers who perished on 9/11.
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Support Services FACILITIES & Office of the Fire Marshal
Upcoming Fire Prevention Institute The Office of the Fire Marshal is traveling to the Fire Prevention Institute October 13-17 for annual training that helps the Office of the Fire Marshal fulfill their CEU requirements for certifications. Their offices will be closed while they are attending this important training.
OFM DATA: YEAR TO DATE
Stations 32 and 81 Updates We are making process on our new Station 32 and 81 projects. Currently, we are at approximately the 50% design stage.
PLAN REVIEWS COMPLETED
804
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS COMPLETED
1,670
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT INSPECTIONS
767
OPERATIONAL PERMITS ISSUED
420
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Support Services Strategic Analysis & Community Relations
Strategic Analysis Update The Strategic Analysis division is actively collaborating with the county-wide NERIS workgroup to develop training programs. The team cleaned up SRFR's internal Risk Assessment document, redefined risk levels for each call type based on updated ERF numbers and began enhancing the accuracy of ERF performance metrics in our dashboards. In addition, they are validating the results of the Dark Horse Risk app and integrating them with our CRR programs. Chamber of Commerce Update In September, SRFR attended the Sky Valley, Monroe, and Lake Stevens Chamber Luncheons. The Sky Valley Chamber Luncheon focused on a presentation with Snohomish County PUD’s Natural Resources team as they unveiled a significant new salmon recovery initiative. The Monroe Chamber Luncheon was a Speed Networking Event which provided a great opportunity to connect with local businesses and meet fellow professionals within the community.
Lake Stevens Chamber Luncheon
On September 10th, SRFR attended the Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. At the meeting, Chief Park introduced himself as the new chief of Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue and highlighted the important work being done at SRFR. He presented a video that showcases the fire district, along with the August Chief’s Report. Attendees were able to
ask questions and interact with SRFR staff about Station 81 updates, Boat 81, and our community outreach in Lake Stevens. These types of community partnerships are so important to our work as a fire district!
Watch the We Are SRFR video here:
Adult & Senior Safety Classes
In September, Public Information Officer King & Public Information Officer Mongillo taught five Adult & Senior Safety classes. Attendees learned about disaster preparedness, wildfire preparedness, aging in place, and hands only CPR.
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Support Services Strategic Analysis & Community Relations
CR DATA: YEAR-TO -DATE
Spaghetti Dinner
PIEO King and PIEO Mongillo along with crews from Stations 31 and 32, BC Hammeren, AC Lundquist, DFM Bowen, and DC McConnell , helped cook and serve Spaghetti Dinner for the Monroe Community Senior Center. This dinner was held to celebrate National Senior Center Month and to help support our local senior center. The dinner was well-attended with over 60 people! Attendees were able to interact with our firefighters and staff and eat delicious spaghetti cooked with some firehouse flair while supporting the efforts of the Senior Center.
TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSES DELIVERED
140
NUMBER OF ADULT & SENIOR SAFETY CLASSES
21
COMMUNITY EVENTS HOSTED/ATTENDED
33
Fire Prevention Week
Much of September was focused on preparing for our Fire Prevention Week Open House in addition to the upcoming school visits that we have scheduled for October! We were lucky enough to partner with a local State Farm agency who graciously donated an NFPA Fire Prevention Week kit, full of helpful safety brochures, flyers, and goodies to distribute at our Fire Prevention Week Open House, on October 4th at Station 31 in Monroe.
TOTAL STUDENTS TAUGHT
3,200
SEPTEMBER 2025
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
31
38,605 SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
SRFR IN THE NEWS
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REcent Events MONROE SENIOR CENTER SPAGHETTI FEED
LAKE STEVENS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTATION
THERAPY DOG VISITS
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October 4th: Fire Prevention Week Open House -Monroe October 8th: Walk & Roll To School Day -Monroe October 31st: Lake Stevens Harvest Festival - Lake Stevens Upcoming Events
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