The Board of Fire Commissioners passed a resolution to place a fire levy lid lift on the August 6, 2024, primary election ballot. The lid lift would fund additional firefighters to respond to higher call volumes and replace aging apparatus. Call volumes have increased by 39 percent in the past six years. Last year, the […]
Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue Board of Fire Commissioners will meet March 25 to discuss a resolution to place a fire levy lid lift on the August 6, 2024, primary election ballot. The community is encouraged to attend the meeting at 4 p.m. at the district’s administrative building, 5300 NW Newberry Hill Road, Suite 101. […]
“We operate under a balanced budget to fund emergency services,” fire chief says Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue adopted its 2024 budget. The fire district operates under a balanced budget and its funding decisions are guided by a strategic plan, which identifies the operational and capital needs to provide fire and EMS to the community. […]
At 11:26 pm last night, CKFR crews were dispatched to a residential structure fire on Olympic View Road. CKFRs Engine 52 and Medic 51 were first on scene. All occupants were safely out of the structure. The extremely cold temperatures made for slippery surfaces and frozen bunker gear. There were no injuries to residents or […]
Just before 1:00 am this morning, CKFR crews were dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 7300 block of Morning View Avenue NE. New Year’s Eve fireworks had been swept up and put into garbage can placed against the house. The can caught fire and ignited the side of the structure. It was extinguished […]
Crews responded to a residential structure fire in the 8000 block of Sandy Road NE. All occupants were out of the structure. One has been transported.
12:06 AM: Dispatched to a residential structure fire (pictured) in the 10000 block of Brush Arbor Lane NW, Seabeck. Initial information indicated the occupants, a family of 5 that includes a baby, had evacuated safely. It appears to have started as a chimney fire that extended into the home, causing fire and smoke damage. Red […]
At 10:08 pm last night CKFR and mutual crews (NRNW, PFD, BFD) were dispatched to a Commercial Structure Fire at Target. En route, information was updated and it was learned that the fire was actually on roof of the strip mall adjacent to Target, above Down East Teriyaki. Engine 52 was first on scene and […]
Crews responded to a call for a trailer on fire, in close proximity to a house, this afternoon in the 2800 block of NE Spartacus Street. The fire was contained to the trailer and there were no injuries. A County Fire Marshal responded to investigate the cause and the Red Cross was dispatched to assist […]
This afternoon we were dispatched to a “vehicle vs building” call at Harbor Freight in Silverdale. Luckily nobody was injured. The accident occurred while the driver was parking. A Kitsap County Building Inspector responded and determined there was no structural damage upon initial investigation. Harbor Freight remained open.
