At approx. 7:10 pm, CKFR was called to a residential structure fire in the 4300 block of Naomi Street NW, Bremerton. The fire was in the attic of the two story, single family home. All occupants were out and the fire is now under control. CKFR and Bremerton Fire units remain on scene.

Some of you may have noticed the odd looking contraption behind Station 51 on Silverdale Way …. Crews have been training this week on “vertical ventilation operations” using a prop loaned to us by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, through the Washington State Patrol. Firefighters are able to “adjust the roof” so that they can practice ventilation (cutting holes) on a shallow pitch, which is walkable, or a steep pitch that requires the assistance of a ladder to move around safely. Why do we do vertical ventilation? To make the environment safer for the firefighters and any occupants in the building. Heat and smoke rise and ventilating helps alleviate the pressure and increases visibility inside.

Two little racoons were brought to us by a concerned citizen after finding them in a park without their mother. After speaking to our local Fish and Wildlife Officer, we want to encourage people to leave wildlife alone. Although it may be tempting to rescue babies without a mom, often times mom will come back to get them later. These two have been accepted by West Sound Wildlife Shelter until they are large enough to be released. They will be spending their night at Station 56 until they can be dropped off tomorrow by Paramedic Cooper (pictured).

CKFR crews responded to a call of a car into a garage this evening. The driver was uninjured, but unable to get out of her vehicle. Firefighters were able to make room for her to exit safely.