Trapped Horse Rescues Itself

CKFR received a call this afternoon for a horse trapped at the Green Mountain Horse Camp. The horse had jumped the fence and was upside down, trapped in the fence. When crews arrived it had worked its way out a bit, but still had its back legs stuck. As crews retrieved their saws and rescue tools the horse took one look at them decided it would rather self-extricate. The horse was slightly injured, but up and walking when CKFR left the scene.

Engine 41 In Service Ceremony

A ceremony was held on July 13th to put our new Engine 41 in service. Deputy Chief Sorenson, A/O Fassett, Commissioner Earle, and Chaplain Erickson each spoke during the event. CKFR is fortunate to serve this wonderful community and we thank all who joined us. It was a ceremony filled with old and new traditions and a chance for us to all come together.
A special thank you to the Professional Fire Fighters of Kitsap County Honor Guard and the Bremerton Fire Department

Garage Fire

CKFR responded to a residential structure fire in the 2900 block of NE Loyola Street, Bremerton. Upon arrival crews observed heavy fire coming from the garage of the two story, single family home. The fire was extinguished quickly and the County Fire Marshal was called. It was learned that neighbors had first noticed the fire coming from the eaves of the garage and alerted the family of five. The neighbors then used a garden hose to put water on the fire while 911 was called. All family members and three animals were out of the home safely before crews arrived. Bremerton Fire and Navy Region Northwest also responded with mutual aid. The fire was contained to the garage and the cause is currently under investigation. 

Large Brush Fire near Lost Highway

CKFR assisted Mason County Fire and DNR crews on a 25 acre brush fire in the area of Lost Highway. Windy conditions made extinguishing it difficult. There were no structures threatened.

Diaper Derby

5,543 diapers and 152 pull-ups! Thank you to all who donated to our Diaper Derby challenge against the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office. We loaded the diapers into Ladder 51 and the PIO Mobile and dropped them off at Eastside Baby Corner – West Sound. Suspiciously the Sheriff’s Office had not dropped off their diapers yet …. but it’s all in good fun and for a GREAT CAUSE!

Rescue Swimmer Training

On this beautiful last day of April, CKFR A-shift crews were at Island Lake Park practicing water rescue drills. CKFR Rescue Swimmers Alex McCracken and Connor Bitterman were successful in rescuing the “victims”. This great training was organized by Station 64 Lt. Owen Rhodes (also a Rescue Swimmer).

Kitchen Fire

A kitchen fire in the 5100 block of Hansberry Street was quickly extinguished today. A grandma was cooking for her grandson when smoke and flames started coming from the stove. She quickly grabbed the child and got out of the house to call 911. A dog, Kubi, and a cat also escaped. Smoke damage was limited to the kitchen. There were no working smoke alarms in the residence so crews installed them before leaving.

Busy Wildland Fire Season Expected

CKFR B Shift crews completed the Wildland Fire Fighting Refresher training, taught by instructor Lt Bill Green yesterday.
Members reviewed the mobilization policy and deployment procedures, the Brush Truck at 56, as well as personal protective equipment. The training was capped off with a timed pack test run and cutting a control line with hand tools.

Trailer Fire In Seabeck

At 5:21 this evening, CKFR crews responded to a 5th wheel trailer fire in the 10000 block of NW Pioneer Road in Seabeck. There were no injuries. The County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.

Dog Rescued From Fire

A small fire on Broadleaf was contained to it’s room of origin this afternoon. CKFR crews were also able to rescue Mocha and return her to her owner. There were no injuries.