The Great Goat Escape

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‪Not sure how they “goat” there, but these two were on Chico Way refusing to “bleat” it. A citizen protected them from traffic and CKFR employees Joe Calkins and Pat Busby were able to leash them and locate the owner. So why did they cross Chico Way? All “kidding” aside … we may never know … 

Crews Help Homeowner

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After helping a gentleman who fell over when his electric wheelchair caught in soft dirt at the base of his ramp, our crews filled holes to ensure a sturdier surface. The homeowner said aside from spilling his coffee on the way down, it was a great experience with CKFR! We’re so glad he was ok!

Dogs Locks Owner Out

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Not such a good boy … but he sure is cute!
Meet Koba! He thought it would be fun to lock his human, Tatyana, out of their vehicle so that he could get a visit from CKFRs AO Terry Fassett and AO Ryan Crosby.

Fire at Local Grocer

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CKFR crews responded to report of fire at Hank’s Grocery on Chico Way on December 18th, at 11:55 p.m. Crews arrived to light smoke coming from the front of the building. The fire was contained to a small office area. No injuries were reported. Crews from CKFR and Navy Region Northwest assisted with the incident.

Vehicle Fire on 303

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At approximately 1:45 pm, on December 10th, CKFR responded to a vehicle fire in the Southbound Lanes of 303 near the Bremerton Walmart. The vehicle on fire was a small Class B RV and is a total loss.  The driver was out of the vehicle and was not injured, there were no other occupants.  The driver stated it had started smoking as he was driving so he pulled over.

While CKFR crews were on scene, a minor car accident, with no injuries, occurred as drivers passing the scene were looking at the vehicle fire and not the road in front of them.

*Please slow down and pay attention to your surroundings and other vehicles for the safety of all of us!

Fatal Fire

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On November 27th, at approximately 11:14 am, CKFR crews were called for a residential structure fire in the Country Lane Mobile Home Park. The call was quickly upgraded to a 2nd alarm fire as the single family mobile home was completely engulfed.  Once the fire was extinguished. crews discovered one, deceased, adult male inside.  The County Fire Marshal and Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate.

  • Update: the cause of the fire was improperly discarded smoking materials.

Wounded Bremerton veteran becomes a firefighter

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Trash Fire

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Around 11:15 am on November 16th, a Waste Management Truck had its load catch on fire. The driver dumped the load behind Ross and CKFR crews were able to quickly extinguish.

Chimney Fire

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At 8:30 pm on November 8th, CKFR was called for a chimney fire in a single story home located in the 900 block of NE McWilliams Road, Bremerton. The caller advised that she was the sole occupant and had been sitting in her living room when dark smoke began coming from the chimney pipe of her wood stove. Firefighters extinguished the fire in the stove and then ensured there was no extension to the attic. The chimney cap was packed with soot. It was confirmed the fire was contained to the stove and chimney. Firefighters made sure that the occupant had alternate means of heat, which she did. She was advised to not use the chimney again until it was properly cleaned.

• CKFR would like to remind everyone to maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected each year.

Boat Fire

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On November 6th at approximately 12:15 pm, CKFR crews were called to the Seabeck marina for a boat fire.  Upon arrival, the boat was fully engulfed.  The adult male, owner of the boat, was transported to Harrison Bremerton with minor injuries. There had been nobody else on board and no other vessels were affected.

The Kitsap County Fire Marshal was called to investigate. Crews pulled over 700 feet of hose to reach the fire. ‬