During National Volunteer Week, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible volunteers who stand beside us every single day. Your dedication, time, and willingness to serve do not go unnoticed. Whether you’re responding to emergencies, supporting community events, or helping behind the scenes, you are an essential part of our department and the community we protect. Because of you, we are stronger, more resilient, and better able to serve. From all of us—thank you for your commitment, and your courage.🚒 #NationalVolunteerWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #CommunityStrong #FireService
Happy Birthday Art! 🎉 Today one of our longtime citizens turns 100 years old! Crews stopped by to wish him a happy birthday as he celebrated a century. He served in WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam. We are grateful to have him as a part of South Kitsap, and thankful for the ways he has served. #skfrcares #southkitsap #100 #happybirthday
📞🚒During National Telecommunicators Week, we proudly recognize our incredible dispatchers and communications team at Kitsap 911! They are the calm in the chaos—the voices guiding lifesaving care, the link connecting crews, and the eyes and ears on every call. From the first ring to the final update, they keep our responders ready and our community safe. We are deeply grateful for their dedication every single day. #PublicSafety #FirstResponders
Rope Rescue Fundamentals. 🚒 Members practiced properly securing patients into a stokes basket, ensuring they can be safely and efficiently moved when every second counts. It’s the small details and repetition that make a big difference on scene. Committed to training. Ready to respond. 💪 #RopeRescue #FireDepartment #TrainingDay #AlwaysReady
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South Kitsap Fire and Rescue to Honor Fallen Lieutenant Loyd McCallister at State, National, and International Memorial Events.
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue (SKFR) announces its participation in several upcoming memorial events to honor the life and legacy of Retired Lieutenant Loyd McCallister, who passed away on February 22, 2025, after an eleven-year battle with job-related cancer. Lt. McCallister served the citizens of South Kitsap for more than 25 years with dedication, professionalism,…
Fire Levy Lid Lift
On August 1, 2023, the citizens of South Kitsap Fire and Rescue (SKFR) will be asked to vote on restoring the District’s Fire Levy. Fire district levies are not new taxes. This is a renewal of the current fire levy that was approved in 2017. If approved by the majority of SKFR voters, the fire…