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District 3 Personnel Assist with Haiti Recovery

Friday, February 5th, 2010

On Thursday February 4th the International Medical Assistance Team 3 will be deploying to the Port Au Prince area to provide medical aid to the victims of the January 10, 2010 earthquake.  The team is made up of a paramedic, and 2 E.M.T.’s from Clallam County Fire District #3.  They will meet up with 5 R.N.s from the greater Seattle area and depart for Florida Thursday afternoon.  Once in Florida, they will connect with 2 Life 18, a charity service formed in the days after the Katrina devastation to aid in first-responder relief efforts, which will deliver …


Into The Fire by Michael Dalshiell

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Coverage of the new Live Fire Trainer reported in the Sequim Gazette

http://www.sequimgazette.com/burntolearn

http://www.sequimgazette.com/news/article.exm/2010-01-26_is_it_hot_in_here__


2010/01/11-Structure Fire 505 Holgerson Road

Monday, January 11th, 2010
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                                          Fire crews in rehab area between assignments
 

January 11, 2010
Sequim, Washington
 
 
Fire District 3 crews were dispatched to a structure fire shortly after midnight Sunday at 505 Holgerston Road, in Sequim.  Upon arrival, fire units found heavy smoke and flame showing from the single family wood frame residence, belonging to John and Rose Katte.  The residents were evacuated from the home by neighbors Ben and Kim Skerbeck who heard explosions and …


2010 January 8- Aircraft Crash in Carlsborg

Friday, January 8th, 2010

 

 

Single Engine Plane Crash in Carlsborg

 

January 8, 2010

Carlsborg, Washington

 

Clallam Fire District 3 crews were dispatched to a single engine light aircraft crash at 2:15 P.M., Friday, January 8, 2010. The plane was under power when it crashed in a field near 5612 Old Olympic Highway.

 

Upon arrival, responding units discovered the aircraft nose down in a freshly cultivated field. There was no fire or explosion associated with this incident.

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2010 January 7, Fire 709 E. Fir

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Fire Destroys Sequim Home

 

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Sequim, Washington

 

At 2:34P.M. Thursday, January 7, 2010, Clallam County Fire District 3 was dispatched to a fully involved structure fire at 709 East Fir Street in Sequim. Upon arrival at 2:36P.M, fire crews found flames and smoke visible from the font porch, front door and widows of the 1,300 square foot building. A direct fire attack …


2009 December 27th – Structure Fire 2161 Woodcock

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

December 27, 2009

Sequim, Washington

Clallam County Fire District 3 was dispatched at 1:30 P.M., December 27, 2009 to a single family house fire located at 2161 Woodcock Road.  Upon arrival, fire crews found smoke and flames visible from the kitchen window on the 1200 square foot single story home.  Smoke was also coming from the eves, above the kitchen area.

A firefighter from Seattle was passing by the residence, saw smoke and flames and knocked on the front door to alert any possible occupants but there was no response from inside the house.

The …


Live Fire Training Trailer Delivered

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Fire District took delivery of the new live Fire Burn Trailer/Box on
December 16th, This container will be used in conjunction with a similar
looking trailer that will be used as an approach box or room. We can set
them up in multiple configurations. This allows our firefighters to have live
fire training using natural wood products. Thanks to the efforts of Chief
Andrews this will be a great training tool.


Asst. Chief Knobbs to Retire December 31st

Monday, December 21st, 2009

District Assistant Chief Medical/Safety Officer Allen Knobbs will be
retiring on December 31st 2009. Al Knobbs joined the Fire District on June
1st 1978 as a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT- serving in that capacity for his first
12 years. On January 1st 1990 he was hired by the District as a full time
Career Paramedic Firefighter serving in that capacity until being promoted
to “C” shift Captain on February 1st 1997. On May 1, 2001 Captain Knobbs
came to the light when he was promoted to Assistant Chief of the Medical
Safety …


C.C.F.D.#3 Re-organization

Monday, December 21st, 2009

At the last Commissioner Meeting held on December 15, the Commissioners
have approved the re-organization of Chief Officers in regards to the
Districts Organization Chain of Command Chart. As of January 1, 2010 the
District will eliminate the position of Assistant Chief of EMS/Safety when
Allan Knobbs retires. That position will be reclassified to a Medical/Safety
Officer of rank yet to be determined. The Commissioners and District
Chief have replaced the EMS/Safety Chief position with a Logistics/IT
Chief who will assist in planning and directing the operations and activities
of the District, responsible for procurement, testing, tracking, maintenance,
and general management of all District assets and property, and who …


EMS Levy Renewal Approved

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Clallam County Fire District 3 wishes to thank the voters in eastern Clallam County and Gardiner for their support of the EMS levy during this recent election.  The fire district is committed to providing timely service and response to emergency calls while maintaining a standard of excellence that has been established over many years of dedication to our community.

 Your support of this levy will provide us the resources to meet the expectations of our growing and diverse community, maintain staffing for our stations, and help to insure that when you need us most we will be there to provide care …