Tonight, January 9 is a Graham Fire Commissioners meeting. This is short notice, but if you live inside the Graham Fire District, this is a commissioners meeting you do not want to miss. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at Station 94, 23014 70th Ave E, Graham, WA 98338. Come out and find out why and…
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Life’s lessons learned
By Marianne Lincoln My apologies to all my readers for the slow press this December. Since Thanksgiving, I have been working at a seasonal job and in my spare time, taking care of my home and working on craft projects for my granddaughters. A Christmas stocking with felt cut outs, sequins and beads can take…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord enters prescribed ecological burn season
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The annual prescribed burn season at JBLM for ecological restoration, habitat maintenance and wildfire prevention is underway, according to JBLM Directorate of Public Works’ Environmental Division. JBLM conducts ecological burns throughout the spring and summer for two reasons. First, the dry conditions ensure invasive species such as Scot’s Broom are…
Vacancies need candidates
A special three-day candidate filing period will be held July 22, 23 and 24, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. State law requires a reopening of the filing period when no one files for a position during the regular filing period. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted for the following offices: City of Roy…
Graham Fire & Rescue Opens Final Station
GRAHAM, WA – Fire Chief Ryan Baskett announced today the Board of Fire Commissioners approved the increase of daily firefighter and firefighter/paramedic staffing to 13. The additional members will allow the Department to have emergency crews in all five of their 24-hour-capable stations, including Station 6 located in the Thrift response area. Graham Fire &…
Fires break out in Frederickson July 4
This 4th of July there was sun and record-breaking temperatures. That combination turned frustrating for local firefighters. The Central Pierce water truck had no sooner finished dousing a grass fire at the Kalapus Chiropractic clinic, than another fire began on 200th near the IKEA warehouse. Thanks to Shady Acres pilot Judy Scott, the PPP got this…
Stay safe and legal this 4th of July
The Pierce County Fire Marshal and Department of Emergency Management wants to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. The best way to safely enjoy the 4th is to watch a public fireworks display conducted by professionals. However, if you decide to purchase fireworks when they go on sale June 28, and use…
Where to beat the heat…
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for hot weather for parts of the Puget Sound area this weekend. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80s to mid 90s on Friday through Sunday. The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management reminds everyone to stay out of the heat as much…
Dry weather prompts county-wide burn ban
The Pierce County Fire Marshal has declared a county-wide burn ban effective 8 a.m., Monday, June 22, until further notice. Dry weather and forecasts calling for continued dry heat prompted the limited ban, issued jointly with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association; King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Mason counties; and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)….
Pursuit suspect flies off Golden Given hill near Brookdale
A suspect being pursued by Pierce County Sheriff Deputies failed to negotiate the turn on Golden Given Road where it drops down to Brookdale Road. Instead, he went straight downhill, landing in the backyard between two Parkland area houses this evening between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The road was closed as emergency responders worked to…
Disaster resources
Earthquakes http://www.epa.gov/naturalevents/earthquakes.html Earthquakes for the Homeowner – A Guide to Protecting Yourself http://www.homeadvisor.com/article.show.Earthquake-Recovery-Resource-Guide.17321.html Earthquake Preparedness: What Every Child Care Provider Needs to Know https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/1795?id=1520 Homeowners’ Guide to Emergency and Disaster Safety http://www.improvenet.com/a/home-emergency-disaster-safety Disaster Recovery Center Locator http://asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/home.htm Basic Life Support and Emergency CPR https://www.acls.net/2013/04/03/basic-life-support-and-emergency-cpr/ Recovering and Returning Hone After…
Graham Fire & Rescue Found Financially Sound and Accountable
GRAHAM, WA – Fire Chief Ryan Baskett announced today that Graham Fire & Rescue has received verification from two separate, well-respected outside sources of their financial position. “Both reports indicate the District is financially sound and accountable for funds provided by the public,” stated Chief Baskett. The Washington State Auditor’s Office (S.A.O.) recently completed…
Citizens Approve Graham Fire & Rescue Maintenance & Operations Levy
GRAHAM, WA – Fire Chief Ryan Baskett is pleased to announce the citizens of Graham have approved a 2.75 million dollar annual Maintenance and Operations levy to maintain and improve fire services. The November election levy received a supermajority approval rating of 60.47 percent. The levy was originally projected to cost the citizens an additional…
Final – Graham Fire District M&O Levy PASSES
EDITORIAL It needed 60% to pass. In the end it got 60.47%. A mere 69 votes has decided this election. A mere 69 votes has determined whether a traffic accident or a house fire or a medical emergency in the Graham area has a firefighter or a paramedic available to respond. This is not a…
Will Graham Fire and Rescue be successful this time?
Fire Protection District No. 21 Yes 5,016 59.66% No 3,392 40.34% Over Votes 1 Under Votes 284
Today – thank a lineman!
Re-Posted from Facebook, because it’s nice to appreciate those who go out in the storm to make us warm and happy again! From KARK 4 News Thousands of linemen are out there working hard in the cold and rain to restore power. Thank them by sharing this!
New radio system improves public safety and transit
Pierce County and Pierce Transit officials are delivering on the South Sound 911 promise to improve public safety and emergency communications throughout the region by launching a new radio system. Pierce Transit shifted to the system in May. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, as well as police departments serving Gig Harbor, Fircrest and Roy, moved…
Learn how to be “WinterWise” at Oct. 25 event at McLendon Hardware in Puyallup
Pierce County is gearing up to respond to winter weather, and community members are encouraged to do the same. Residents can learn about Pierce County’s response efforts and how they can prepare for winter weather at the WinterWise Kickoff Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at McLendon Hardware at 11307 Canyon Road E….
BSD’s Michael Presswood at GCAT Oct 23
Michael Presswood, Risk Manager from the Bethel School District will speak on emergency preparedness and communities at the GCAT meeting, in Thursday Oct 23 at 6pm, North Star Elementary on 224th. GCAT is the Graham Citizen’s Action Team.
Graham events this week
Sept 30: 7pm Town Hall Meeting at Station 96, 12827 224th St E – Regarding Fire Levy Oct 1 : 7pm Town Hall Meeting at Station 95, 18721 78th Ave E – Regarding Fire Levy Oct 2: 6:30 Candidate Forum At Fire HQ 23014 70th Ave E Editor Note: The failure of the Graham Fire…