FD6 Featured in National Magazine
The April 2003 issue of Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) features a story and photos about the Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) equipment and training program introduced in District 6 during 2002. The six-page article is written in a "How-to" style by FD6 EMS Officer Captain Ed Mund. It includes an action plan and contents checklists that any agency can adapt and follow to create the same capabilities for themselves. The new countywide MCI response unit MC-6 and its contents are also detailed. For more information on the FD6 equipment and MC-6, follow the link found on the Station 62 page on this website. The JEMS article can be seen online at www.jems.com.
Awards for 2003
The following members were honored for the year 2003 at the District’s Annual Awards Banquet. . .Firefighter of the Year:
(As voted by all members of the department)
Firefighter/EMT
Uppsen Downes, Station 64
EMS Responder of the Year:
(As voted by all members of the department)
Firefighter/EMT Mike Briley, Station 64
Rookie (Recruit) of the Year:
Fall 2002
Firefighter/EMT Joe Hoffman, Station 64
Spring 2003
Firefighter Drew King, Station 64
Most Responses by a Firefighter
Firefighter/EMT Uppsen Downes
Most Responses by a Battalion 6 Officer
Captain/FR John Ostergard, Station 62
Most Drills Attended
Firefighter/FR Donnie Miller, Station 64
Fire Chief’s Award
Battalion Chief Mark Nelson
All members of District 6 were presented with certificates of service
to the community, ranging from 1 year to 34 years with the District.
Federal Grant Received
EOFD 6 was awarded a Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant in excess of $230,000 to be used for:- purchase new self-contained breathing apparatus
- purchase thermal-imaging camera
- replace 20+ year-old Air Cascade response unit
- acquire additional training materials.
FD 6 Honors Fallen Firefighters
Four members represented FD6 at the annual Washington State Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service held October 5, 2003 in Tumwater. Pictured above are (l-r): Captain Ed Mund, FFFC Mike Briley, Captain John Ostergard, and Lieutenant Ron Torrence.Residential Outdoor Burning Permits
Residential outdoor burning is permitted from October 16 through July 14. A Residential outdoor burning permit is valid only in unincorporated areas of Thurston County outside the Urban Growth Management Area boundaries of Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater.For more information, follow this link to the Outdoor Burning Overview page.
Fire Commissioner Meetings Open to Public
Your elected Fire Commissioners meet the second Wednesday each month at 7 p.m. at Station, 8047 Normandy St. SE.These meetings are open to members of the public, who are encouraged to attend.