Eastside Fire & Rescue

Short term closure of SR900 near the 9400 blk due to a collision involving two vehicles. Please be patient while patients are assessed and transported from the scene.

Eastside Fire & Rescue is seeking an experienced Interim Human Resources Manager to provide operational leadership and stability within the Human Resources Division during a transitional period. This position will ensure continuity of HR services while the organization conducts a recruitment process to rebuild and fill permanent Human Resources staff positions.

Great story on our own hero BC Ramstad king5.com/article/life/h…

After an 1:40 minutes of extrication work by crews and medics the patient was able to be transported with life threatening injuries. The tree was nearly 5ft in diameter and 70ft tall.

EF&R is on scene of a rescue effort for tree fall onto a camper with one patient trapped on Lake Joy Rd NE. Trees and power lines blocking access and continuing to fall in the area complicating efforts. Updates to follow.

Yesterday, EF&R was called to help rescue horses trapped in a trailer that had slid off road. Teams stabilized the trailer prior to initiating a rescue effort to keep the horses calm and safe. After 40 minutes, a successful rescue was completed!

In February’s EF&R Board of Directors Meeting, we swore in our new Deputy Director of Administration Angie Baird. Director Baird brings a wealth of knowledge and a background in public service to the position. Welcome to EF&R!

URGENT: Sewer blockage affecting properties from Luther Burbank Park to 97th Ave SE. To prevent sewage backups, stop all dishwashers, laundry, showers IMMEDIATELY. Minimize flushing. Drinking water is safe. Map & details: orlo.uk/l2keB

EF&R is responding to a single vehicle collision on EB90 near MP 27. One patient taken to Harborview with life threatening injuries. Lane closures in the area.

Looking for a car seat check event or looking to make an appointment for an installation? We have a list here eastsidefire-rescue.org/DocumentCenter…

EF&R responded to a house fire on the 5700 blk of 285th Ave SE close to High Point. The fire was contained to the vaulted ceiling and stopped within 20 minutes. Thank you to Fall City & Snoqualmie Fire for their assistance.

EFR, with the assistance of Fall City Bellevue and Redmond Fire is on-scene in Carnation of a working garage fire near 322nd Ave NE. Crews arrived to a fully involved garage. Luckily, no injuries are reported. Crews have extinguished the fire and are in overhaul.

Does your class need a fire safety lesson? Invite us! Having a community event? Invite us! We would love to make an appearance. eastsidefire-rescue.org/31/Community-E…

Eastside Fire & Rescue is now accepting test scores through National Testing Network for Entry Level Firefighter! Test scores will be accepted through March 7th. Learn more about a career in the fire service and this exciting opportunity to serve at eastsidefire-rescue.org.

EF&R is on scene and assisting Snoqualmie Fire with a chimney fire at the Salish Lodge & Spa. The fire has been extinguished. Crews remain on scene checking for additional extension.

Congratulations to Recruit Class 21 and our latest graduates of South King County Fire Training Consortium Fire Academy.

EF&R is on scene of a collision just east of E Mercer Way on EB I90 near MP 8. One tire of a truck is over the jersey barrier and has been stabilized. No injuries reported.

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CORRECTION: The driver and an occupant were located uninjured. Driver is in custody of @IssaquahPolice.

EF&R is on scene of a high speed collision at the intersection of NW Maple St and Newport Way NW in Issaquah. Reports of a vehicle in the water, units are on scene searching.