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Follow These Cooking Tips to Make Your Thanksgiving Dinner Safer

From stuffing to brining to leftovers, everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving turkey menu. As you plan your holiday meal, follow these turkey tips from the Snoqualmie Fire Department to keep your Thanksgiving dinner both delicious and safe.

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Snoqualmie Fire Dept. Offers FREE Stop the Bleed + Opioid Overdose Education Class, Dec. 9

The Snoqualmie Fire Dept. will offer a free Stop the Bleed + Opioid Overdose Education training class on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, from 9 – 11:30 am. The new combo class offers community members the opportunity to be trained by the expert...

Oct. 8-14 is Fire Prevention Week in Snoqualmie

At the October 9, 2023, City Council meeting, Mayor Katherine Ross proclaimed the week of Oct. 8-14 Fire Prevention Week in Snoqualmie. This year's National Fire Prevention Week theme is, "Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevent...

Firefighters Association Awards Scholarships to Two Mount Si Graduates

The Snoqualmie Firefighters Association recently recognized Lauren Kremer and Anna Findlay, both 2023 graduates of Mount Si High School, with scholarships of $1,500 each. Kremer will attend Whitworth University while Findlay will attend UCLA. 

“Th...

City Recognizes National Preparedness Month, Encourages All Residents to Plan Ahead for Emergencies

Mayor Ross has proclaimed September National Preparedness Month in Snoqualmie and encourages all residents and businesses to plan ahead for emergencies and disasters. With an emergency preparedness plan in place, the risk of injury and loss is reduced, an...

Stage 2 Complete Burn Ban Now in Effect Countywide

Effective immediately, in coordination with the King County Fire Chiefs Association, and the Association of King County Fire Marshals, a Stage 2 Complete Burn Ban has been implemented countywide, including Snoqualmie. 

In response to continued hot...

Join Interim Snoqualmie Fire and Police Chiefs for ‘Chat with the Chiefs’ on Aug. 18

Snoqualmie residents are invited to join Interim Fire Chief Mike Bailey and Interim Police Chief Brian Lynch on Friday, August 18, 2023, for informal conversations over coffee.

‘Chat with the Chiefs’ is an opportunity for residents to a...

Snoqualmie Police and Fire Departments Urge Bike Riders to Wear Helmets

The Snoqualmie Police and Fire departments urge residents of all ages to wear helmets when biking this summer and year-round. Helmets protect against potential life-threatening head injuries.

This past weekend, a minor not wearing a helmet lost control of ...

Snoqualmie Fire Dept. Offers Free Opioid Education and Overdose Reversal Training Class, July 11

With the dramatic rise in opioid use, addiction, and overdoses across our region, the Snoqualmie Fire Dept. now offers a new Opioid Education and Overdose Reversal Training Class. The next class happens on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 6-7 pm in the Fire S...

Snoqualmie Fire Chief Correira Leaving City for New Career Opportunity in California

On June 8, 2023, Snoqualmie Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management Mark Correira announced that he will be leaving the City effective June 29, 2023. He will further his career as the chief of a larger fire agency in California. 

“Serving ...

Stage 1 Burn Ban Issued: Land Clearing and Yard Debris Burning Prohibited

Effective Thursday, June 1, 2023, the King County Fire Chiefs Association, King County Fire Marshals Association, and the King County Fire Marshal implemented a Stage 1 Burn Ban, which specifically pertains to yard debris fires.

The Stage 1 Burn Ban was is...

Snoqualmie Fire Dept. Offers Free Opioid Education and Overdose Reversal Training Class, June 19

With the dramatic rise in opioid use, addiction, and overdoses across our region, the Snoqualmie Fire Dept. will offer a new Opioid Education and Opioid Overdose Reversal Training Class on Monday, June 19, 2023, from 6-7 pm in the Fire Station Training ro...

Join Snoqualmie Fire and Police Chiefs for ‘Chat with the Chiefs’ on June 1

Residents are invited to join Snoqualmie Fire Dept. Chief Mark Correira and Snoqualmie Police Dept. Chief Perry Phipps on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for informal conversations over coffee.

‘Chat with the Chiefs’ is an opportunity for residents to ask question...

City to Host March 15 Community Meeting on Recent House Fires Linked to Lithium-ion Batteries

The City of Snoqualmie will host a community meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 7pm at the Snoqualmie Community Center/YMCA, 35018 SE Ridge Street, to discuss recent home fires linked to lithium-ion batteries.  

The meeting is an opportunity...

Firefighters Respond to Two Fires at Same Home: Preliminary Cause Cited as Lithium-ion Batteries

Snoqualmie Fire Dept. firefighters responded to two separate fires in the same Snoqualmie home on Wednesday morning March 8, 2023, and again the early morning of Friday, March 10, 2023. The preliminary cause of each fire was cited as lithium-ion batteries...

Join the City’s Emergency Response Team for Ham Radio Communications

City Seeks Radio Communications Volunteers

If you are a ham radio operator or are interested in acquiring these skills, consider joining the Snoqualmie Emergency Communications and Support Team (SECAST). SECAST members help protect property and lives and s...

Emergency Response Training Open to Snoqualmie Valley Residents

Learn how to save lives, protect property, and operate safely in post-disaster environments with emergency response training offered by the City of Snoqualmie. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is open to all Snoqualmie Valley ...

Snoqualmie Fire Department Welcomes Six New Members to Volunteer Firefighting Program

At the September 26, 2022, City Council meeting, the Snoqualmie Fire Department introduced the six new members of its robust volunteer firefighting and EMT program. 

Snoqualmie’s newest volunteer firefighters are:

• Katie Anthony – a Fall City reside...

Snoqualmie Fire Dept. Responds to Small Brush Fire near Hospital

On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 7:30am, Snoqualmie firefighters responded to a brush fire located in a wooded area between Snoqualmie Parkway and Frontier Ave SE near the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital.

The slow-moving fire is approximately 50’ x 100' in si...

Help Save a Life with CPR, AED, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed Classes

The Snoqualmie Fire Department is hosting First Aid/CPR/Automated external defibrillator (AED) classes, CPR/AED classes, and a Stop the Bleed Class in the first half of 2023. All classes will be held at the Fire Station located at 37600 SE Snoqualmie Park...