Washington sends resources to help with California wildfires
Washington state is currently pulling together resources that have been requested from California via the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. The state’s Emergency Management Division is working with fire departments across the state to coordinate nine task forces made up of 45 engines, 11 trucks and 146 personnel. Additionally, the state’s Department of Natural Resources is sending two strike teams comprised of 10 engines and some 35 personnel members.
There are 43 agencies providing resources. Thank you to all of them:
- Bainbridge Island Fire Dept,
- Benton County Fire Dist 1
- Benton County Fire Dist 4
- Camano Island Fire & Rescue (Island County FD)
- Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
- Central Mason Fire & EMS
- Chalan Fire and Rescue
- City of Bothell Fire Dept
- City of Brementon Fire Dept
- City of Walla Walla FD
- Clark County Fire Dist 10
- Clark County Fire Dist 3
- Clark Cowlitz Fire Rescue
- East Pierce Fire & Rescue
- Eastside Fire & Rescue
- Hoquiam Fire Dept
- King County Fire Dist 27
- Lewis County Fire Dist 5
- North County Fire - EMS
- North Kitsap Fire and Rescue
- Pasco Fire Dept
- Pierce County Fire Dist 16
- Poulso Fire Dept
- Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
- Redmond Fire Dept
- Seattle Fire Dept
- Shoreline Fire Dept
- Sky Valley Fire (Sno. Fire Dist. 26)
- Snohomish County Fire Dist 15
- Snohomish County Fire Dist 16
- Snohomish County Fire Dist 22
- Snohomish County Fire Dist 4
- Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue
- South County Fire
- South King Fire and Rescue
- South Kitsap Fire and Rescue
- Thurston Co FD 12 / S Thurston Fire & EMS
- ThurstonCounty Fire Dist 9
- Valley Regional Fire Auth
- Walla Walla County Fire Dist 4
- Walla Walla County Fire Dist 5
- Wenatchee Valley Fire Dept
- West Thurston Fire
Gov. Jay Inslee provided the following statement:
“As wildfires ravage parts of Southern California, our thoughts are with those affected by this devastating disaster. The destruction has been immense, and the brave men and women on the front lines are putting their lives at risk to protect communities and save lives.
“I have been in touch with Governor Newsom and have assured him that Washington stands ready to do whatever we can to assist in this crisis. I want to express my deepest gratitude to the dedicated firefighters and first responders from Washington state who have volunteered to assist in the fight against these fires. Their selflessness and commitment to helping others, regardless of state lines, is a testament to the strength of our shared values and the spirit of service that defines us.
“Washington’s fire crews are some of the best around, and I have no doubt their expertise and tireless efforts will make a real difference in the lives of those affected. To all of our firefighters, their families, and their support teams—thank you for your unwavering dedication to keeping people safe. We stand with you and with the people of California during this difficult time.”