SNOHOMISH REGIONAL FIRE & RESCUE MONTHLY Chief’s REPORT
August 2025
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Recent Events
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Upcoming Events
Employee Sp tlight
AC Lundquist completed 25 years of service on August 15. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our team! ASSISTANT CHIEF Ryan Lundquist
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Response Times - August 2025
Data: SNO911 CAD Extract 2025
9-1-1 CALL SUMMARY, August 2025
26 Hazmat
1,001 Ems
128
Fire
4 Water Rescue
7 WildLand Fire
53 Service Calls
1,233 Total Incidents:
The categories listed above do not include all call types..
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Badge Pinning Ceremony Captain John Rouse completed his badge pinning ceremony, including affirming his oath, on August 28th. Congratulations, Captain Rouse! PROMOTIONS, HIRES, & EMPLOYEE UPDATES
(L-R) Alex Fatkin (Acting Driver), Logan Harding (Acting Lieutenant), Corey Masters (Recruit FF)
(L-R) Jonathan Billing (Paramedic Trainee), Noah Compton (Paramedic Trainee), Ross Fahlen (Long-term Acting Driver)
(L-R) Dmitriy Surkanov (Paramedic Trainee), Carter Welch (Long-term Acting Driver), Mitchel Wurm (Firefighter 1)
(L-R) Ryan Murstig (Acting Driver Operator), Cory Odgers (Lieutenant MSO), Joseph Strong (Ladder Driver)
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Operations
Residential Fire: August 12 North Battalion, with help from mutual aid partners Snohomish Fire District 4, Snohomish Fire District 22, and Granite Falls Fire Department, responded to a residential fire involving a detached garage. Firefighters arrived to find bystanders and the occupant attempting to save vehicles, including a restored Mustang, as fire conditions grew. Crews ensured the occupant’s safety, secured the vehicle, and quickly took command of the incident. Additional units arrived to establish a water supply, protect exposures, provide medical care, and extinguish the fire. One patient with burn injuries was transported to Providence. Thanks to coordinated efforts, the fire was contained to the garage, which sustained significant damage, but the residence and surrounding property were protected. No firefighter injuries were reported, and fire investigators remained on scene following suppression. Great teamwork by all responding crews!
Residential Fire: August 13
Crews from the North Battalion, Snohomish Fire District 4, Snohomish Fire District 22, and Granite Falls Fire Department responded to a residential fire involving a detached shop and two camper trailers. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire conditions and quickly began defensive efforts, while ensuring there were no occupants inside the trailers. Engines established a water supply with support from tenders, while crews worked to contain the fire, protect nearby trees, and remove potential hazards from the scene. Power lines complicated suppression efforts until PUD secured electricity, after which crews fully extinguished the fire and completed overhaul. One firefighter sustained a minor hand burn and was transported to Providence for evaluation. No civilian injuries were reported. Fire investigators remained on scene. Strong work by everyone involved!
Performance Measures
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSIST: August 16
North Battalion responded with the Lake Stevens Police Department (LSPD) to a service call requesting assistance with gaining access to a residence. Police officers reported that the scene was secure but locked, and they had visual on a possible deceased victim inside. Firefighters gained entry and located two victims. At that point, LSPD determined the location to be a crime scene and assumed full control. SRFR personnel staged outside while a SRFR crew member provided a witness statement and debriefed with LSPD. Crew members were in ballistic PPE and remained safe. This incident reinforces the importance of strong interagency cooperation.
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Operations Emergency Medical Services CARES and New Medic Updates Paramedic Christian Wigington has completed the required training to become a Community Health Worker (CHW). Paramedic Costas Zweekhorst has completed his return-to-work, protocol test, and SCEMSA Skills evaluation.
Congratulations PM Wigington and PM Zweekhorst!
Wigington
Zweekhorst
TRAINING
Multi-Company Water Supply Training The Training Division recently organized Multi-Company Operations (MCO) training through the Training Alliance of Snohomish County (TASC). In coordination with other county agencies, our Driver/Operator Committee developed and delivered excellent water supply training at the Ray Lee Brown Training Facility in Snohomish. This training focused on the critical skills needed to establish and maintain water supply in non-hydranted areas. Crews practiced the coordinated use of water tenders, portable water tanks, and drafting operations to ensure sustained water flow during fireground operations. Emphasis was placed on efficiency, communication, and interoperability between agencies to improve real-world effectiveness during large-scale incidents. A big thank you to our Lead Instructor Lt. Jacob Winter , and instructors Steve Johnson , Jesse Abercrombie , Joseph Strong , Adam Perron , Ross Ruman , and Alex Fatkin for bringing their expertise and professionalism to this much- needed training. Their dedication ensured meaningful, high- quality instruction for all participants.
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Training
Recruit Training On August 11th, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue proudly welcomed 14 new recruits. This group represents the next generation of firefighters who will serve our community with professionalism and dedication. Over the course of their first month, the recruits will be immersed in the onboarding process, team building exercises, wildland firefighting training, personal protective equipment training, as well as engine and truck company training.
These foundational training experiences are designed to introduce them to SRFR’s mission and values while preparing them for the challenges of the fire service. We are pleased to welcome Nicolas Perich , Brandon Dormaier , Ryan Dolan , Noah Bomar , Alex Minerich , Matthew Bourland , Connor Mack , Colter Trent , Nathan Powers , Brendan Kenny , Brent Siegfried , Brandon LaRosa , Corey Masters , and Bryton Lewi to the department and look forward to their growth and development throughout their training and careers with SRFR.
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Operations Health & Safety
Second Annual Health Screening Event The Snohomish County Health & Safety Officers have organized the second annual health screening event, reaffirming our commitment to firefighter family wellness and early detection. The department is offering this opportunity to all employees, spouses, and retirees, and it is being provided at no charge for non-uniform personnel. This year’s program featured a comprehensive suite of preventive services, including ultrasound screenings provided by UDS, a non-invasive imaging test that helps detect potential issues with major organs before symptoms appear; the Galleri multi-cancer blood test, which can identify signals from over 50 types of cancer at an early stage; and skin checks conducted by a local dermatologist. These proactive measures demonstrate our dedication to safeguarding the long-term health of our personnel while fostering a culture of safety and well-being across the county fire service.
Narcan Training On August 13th, PM Christian Wigington presented a Narcan training to Monroe’s Rotary Club alongside Amy Wheat, Opioid Outreach Specialist with Snohomish County Human Services . The meeting was informative and well-attended. Thank you for your dedication to educating our community members, PM Wigington!
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Support Services FACILITIES, FLEET SERVICES, & Office of the Fire Marshal New Apparatus SRFR has completed the purchase of the FM75 vehicle and the MSO rig, finalizing our 2025 apparatus acquisitions.
Boat 81 On August 27th, SRFR team members traveled to La Conner to conduct sea trials on Boat 81 with Munson Boats. We look forward to getting Boat 81 in the waters of Lake Stevens soon!
OFM DATA: YEAR TO DATE
PLAN REVIEWS COMPLETED
729
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS COMPLETED
1,440
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT INSPECTIONS
716
Stations 32 and 81 Updates Our new builds of Stations 32 and 81 are progressing through the design phase, with Station 81 set to be a 16,000 sq ft, two-story building and Station 32 a 11,500 sq ft, one-story facility. Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2026, with completion expected in September 2027.
OPERATIONAL PERMITS ISSUED
389
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Support Services Strategic Analysis & Community Relations
Strategic Analysis Update Our Strategic Analysis team has been busy advancing several key initiatives. We launched a countywide NERIS workgroup to support collaboration on the NFIRS to NERIS transition, and are working to publish the initial findings on Rapid vs. Non-Rapid Dispatching systems analysis. We also continued enhancing the CRR Dashboard to better identify community risks, and refined Effective Response Force measures to more accurately capture operational performance. We plan to install 2024 aerial imagery to all apparatus when it is available and have installed 2022 imagery as a test run on the units at St.31. We also worked to update hydrant locations on multiple platforms, along with developing staff training for the First-Due platform. In addition to this, the team also continued to assist DNR residents with contracts and annexation.
National Night Out On August 5th, SRFR attended three different National Night Out (NNO) celebrations in Lake Stevens, Clearview, and Monroe. Firefighters, support staff, and the Community Relations team joined forces to host booths at each event. We shared safety information, interacted with community
members, met some future firefighters on the kids firefighter challenge course, and Sparky the fire dog nearly won the mascot dance off in Monroe! Willis Tucker and Monroe have some of the largest NNO celebrations in the state with Monroe’s attendance reaching close to 4,400 this year! Willis Tucker even had some amazing demonstrations from law enforcement including a helicopter landing! Adult & Senior Safety Classes In August, Public Information Officer King taught two classes at the Monroe Senior Center. Attendees learned about disaster preparedness and wildfire preparedness.
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Support Services Strategic Analysis & Community Relations
CR DATA: YEAR-TO -DATE
Back to School Resource Fairs The Community Relations team and SRFR firefighters attended two Back- to-School resource fairs this month. We attended the Lake Stevens Back- to-School Event organized by the Lake Stevens Community Resource Center who distributed 416 backpacks to LSSD students. SRFR had a booth and distributed bike safety information and reflectors to students and families. The team also attended the Monroe Back to School Resource Fair hosted by the Monroe School District. The event had 790 attendees, and SRFR fitted and distributed close to 200 bike helmets to students in need.
TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSES DELIVERED
136
NUMBER OF ADULT & SENIOR SAFETY CLASSES
17
COMMUNITY EVENTS HOSTED/ATTENDED
32
Farmer’s Markets In August, SRFR attended two farmers’ markets, one in Monroe and one in Lake Stevens. At each market, the Community Relations team interacted with residents and kids and talked to them about summer safety and our upcoming Fire Prevention Week Open House. The Engine 81 crew attended in Lake Stevens, and spoke with residents about Engine 81 and some of the tools they use. They even were able to let some of the kids see what it is like to sit in the driver’s seat of a real-life fire engine!
TOTAL STUDENTS TAUGHT
3,190
AUGUST 2025
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
31
SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
SRFR IN THE NEWS
17,422
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REcent Events Back to School Resource Fairs
Monroe Fair Days Parade
Guns & Hoses
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September 26: Spaghetti Dinner-Monroe Senior Center October 4th: Fire Prevention Week Open House -Monroe October 31 : Lake Stevens Harvest Festival st Upcoming Events
Therapy Dog Visits SRFR is partnering with First
Responder Therapy Dogs to bring free therapy dog visits to all 10 stations from September 15th to 24th.
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