Renton, WA 98055
425-255-0931

kcfd40@hotmail.com

FIRE COMMISSIONERS

Fire District 40 Commissioners are elected officials who represent the concerns and interest of you, the citizens of the community. We oversee finances, equipment, capital improvements, and general fire department operations. We meet at 4:30 PM on the second and last Thursday of each month at our Headquarters Station located at 18002 180th Ave SE. We are always interested in what you have to say, so please feel free to attend the meetings to learn more about what is going on in your fire department. There is an opportunity at the end of the meeting to ask questions or share your ideas and concerns. If you are unable to attend, feel free to e-mail or write to us.

THE ECONOMY AND YOUR FIRE SERVICE

We’re all concerned about the economy – such negative news. But here’s some GOOD NEWS: your emergency service is here if ever you need it!

After the Benson Hill/Cascade neighborhood voted to annex into the City of Renton last November, King County Fire District 40 negotiated with the City of Renton to provide for your ultimate safety.

BETTER NEWS: the negotiated contract provides fire and emergency staffing equaling or exceeding the National Fire Protection Agency [NFPA] standards (a fully-staffed aid unit and 4-person fire engine on duty 24/7, as well as meeting locally adopted response time standards. District 40’s employees (those who wished to) now work for the City of Renton Fire and Emergency Services Department. So look for the familiar faces you remember – they’re still here!

BEST NEWS: even if other governmental agencies experience a shortfall from a slow economy, you’re still protected because services to District 40 cannot change per provisions of the contract!

King County Fire District 40 can’t solve the current economic situation, but we can assure you that your safety will not be affected. In the event of an emergency, the highest trained professional firefighters, EMT’s, and support staff will respond to your need within minutes.

Just dial 9-1-1!

NEW FIRE COMMISSIONER

Mike Warfel was appointed to serve as a King County Fire District 40 commissioner on April 10, 2008.

He took office immediately and will serve as a fire commissioner (position #3) until the November 2009 general election, at which time the he may run for the subsequent six-year term.

Mike brings with him many years of experience with King County Fire District 40. In 2003 he began volunteering on the Citizen Advisory Team. In 2004 he obtained CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) certification and became involved in the Regional Communication and Emergency Coordination Center. He was named District 40's Chief Civil Service Examiner in 2005. And in 2006, he became part of the district's amateur radio support group.

Mike earned a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Illinois and his Masters Degree in Geological Engineering from the University of Missouri. His engineering skills, along with his commitment to our community, allowed him the opportunity to contribute to the design development and architectural evaluation of the fire district's new headquarters station on 108th Street.

We are very proud to name Mike Warfel as our newest Fire Commissioner....

Welcome aboard, Mike!