CKFR In Action

Highway 3 Brush Fire
Photos of CKFR firefighters in action at the Highway 3 brush fire on August 8th, 2006.

Heart Problems: Not What You See on Television
Everyone has seen the TV shows when someone has a heart attack, the patient experiences sudden onset of chest pain that radiates into their left arm signaling the immediate medical crisis.

Pull to the Right
by Paul Stewart, CKFR Division Training Chief
It has happened to all of us - you are driving down the road and from out of nowhere an ambulance, fire truck or police car appears in your rearview mirror with lights flashing and sirens blaring.

New Mobile Computers Help CKFR Respond to Residential and Commercial Fires
by Jay Lovato, CKFR Battalion Chief
"Mom, move over!! The fire trucks are coming with their lights and sirens on." says Jimmy, Susan's 8 year old son. Before she knows it, several Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue vehicles quickly pass by enroute to a building fire in a strip mall a short distance away.

"How and Why We Do Things" CKFR'S Pre-Fire Planning Program
by Mike Tague, CKFR Battalion Chief
Firefighters encounter many dangers while responding to and working at the scene of emergencies. While our business involves taking acceptable risks to preserve lives and protect property, we can take measures to improve our own, as well as the public's safety.