Bothell Fire Department

We are heartbroken to share the passing of retired Lieutenant Adam Lamb on April 25, 2025, from a Line of Duty cancer. A devoted family man, veteran, and firefighter, Adam’s courage, compassion, and service touched countless lives. His legacy will live on.

🌷🐰 Happy Easter from all of us at Bothell Fire Department! 🚒 Wishing our community a joyful and safe day filled with connection, springtime cheer, and time with loved ones. However you celebrate, we’re grateful to serve you.

Interested in exploring a fire service career but unsure of how the hiring process works? There is an upcoming Diversity and Recruitment Workshop hosted by the King County Fire Chiefs Association for you on May 10. Info and registration: kingcountyfirechiefs.org/event-details/…

Estimated reopen time for Bothell Way NE: 4:00pm. 2 utility companies have completed repairs. 1 finishing work. Then, all lines will be raised onto the 2 newly installed poles. Finally safe to clear crashed vehicle.

Closure of Bothell Way NE remains in effect. Power restored, but extensive damage still has crews very busy. Road will reopen - as soon as it’s safe for everyone.

⚠️ With the threat of thunderstorms tomorrow, NOW is the perfect time to start preparing so you and your family can stay safe. #WAwx

🚨 It's National Poison Prevention Week! 🚨 Keep your home safe with these quick tips: ✅ Store meds & chemicals out of reach ✅ Keep products in original containers ✅ Install carbon monoxide detectors ✅ Save the Poison Help hotline: 1-800-222-1222

🚒✨ Congrats to our 2024 Employee of the Year, Firefighter Annalise Weiss! Her leadership, dedication, and impact make Bothell Fire stronger every day. Well deserved! 👏

Our members took on the challenge at the Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle's Columbia Tower! They climbed 69 flights, totaling 1,356 steps, all while wearing full turnout gear weighing 50-70 pounds. Together, they raised an incredible $9,140 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

🕰️ Spring Forward & Stay Safe! 🔥🚒 Daylight Saving Time begins today, Sunday, March 9—don’t forget to set your clocks forward! ⏩ This is also a great time to test your smoke alarms and replace batteries if needed. Working alarms save lives! Stay safe, Bothell! 🌷

On International Women’s Day, we honor the incredible women in the fire service and beyond—those who serve, lead, and inspire. Your dedication, courage, and commitment make our communities stronger every day. Pictured are some of our amazing female firefighters. 💪

🚒🚨Are you a woman in King County interested in pursuing a career in EMS or firefighting? Join us for an exciting FREE hands-on workshop hosted by Bellevue Fire on April 12-13, 2025! 💻 Scan the QR code in the image or email futurewomenems@kingcounty.gov for more details!

🎉The 102nd Bridge is OPEN!🎉

The 102nd Bridge is expected to reopen by 2/28! Structural repairs are complete, with finishing touches and cleanup happening into next week. Learn more at bothellwa.gov/bridgeclosure.

🏈 Superbowl Safety Reminder! 🏈 🔥Keep an eye on the game AND the stove! Unattended cooking is the #1 cause of house fires. 🔌Don’t overload outlets with TVs, warmers, & slow cookers. 🕯️Be mindful of open flames like candles. 🚗Plan a sober ride home if you’re out celebrating.

At 5:41 PM, crews responded to a working residential fire at the 1400 block of 220 PL SW. All occupants safely evacuated and firefighters launched an offensive attack extinguishing the fire. The cause is under investigation.

Medics then transported the seriously injured patient to Harborview Medical Center for advanced care. Our partnership with Shoreline Fire streamlines operations and provides Bothell with 24/7 advanced life support, ensuring faster response times.

Last night at 10:39 p.m., Bothell Fire and @ShorelineFire responded to a motor vehicle collision on WB 522 involving a rescue. The vehicle struck a barrier and caught fire, trapping the occupant inside. Crews quickly extricated the patient and extinguished the fire.

Bothell Fire has been demobilized from the Palisades Fire and is en route back to Washington. We’re excited to welcome home LT John Deaver, LT Jeff Salatino, LDO Bryan Schulz, LDO Tyler Griffith, and LT-LDO Kyle Fleischbein. 👏 Please join us in celebrating their efforts!

It's Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week! Behind every safe building & compliant fire system is the hard work of our CRR Division, which ensures the Bothell community is safe by enforcing fire codes & standards. Their work is crucial in reducing fire risks & ensuring safety.