Link to Commonly Asked Questions about Fire Service Career
Link to Frequently asked questions about Fire and Aid Response
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How can I arrange to have my children or school group visit a fire station?
Tours of the fire stations are available to the public. You must make reservations at least thirty days in advance. Call (425) 587-3650 for further information and reservations.
I'd like to have a neighborhood and organizational meeting at my local fire station, how do I make reservations?
Station 22 and Station 27 have meeting rooms available at no charge for groups up to 30 people. Parking is limited. For more information regarding reserving a meeting room, call (425) 587-3650
Does the Fire Department offer CPR training to the public?
The City of Kirkland offers free, basic CPR training to individuals and groups, through the Kirkland Parks and Community Services Department (not the Fire Department). The City of Kirkland does not offer 1st Aid training.
To learn when CPR classes are scheduled, visit www.kirklandparks.net
or 505 Market St, Kirkland; or call 425-587-3300. Groups of 16 or more may arrange training directly with the training coordinator, Phil Bransford at, 206-963-9637.
Individuals or groups who require the Health Care Provider level of CPR training, or 1st Aid training, may be able to obtain training through local chapters of the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association, as well as, through local hospitals and technical colleges.
Prevention Services offers their services to businesses or organizations needing assistance with emergency evacuation plans. Our Deputy Fire Marshals can come to your facility to provide a fire prevention and survival presentation. Handouts regarding evacuation plan development can also be made available to you. Please call (425) 587-3650 for this service.
Our business or organization would like to conduct a fire drill, can the Fire Department come to our facility?
Along with the Prevention Services assisting you with your evacuation plan, they can also provide in guidance in planning and executing fire drills. A fire engine company can also be available to assist with the actual fire drill and critique your facilities response to the alarms. Call (425) 587-3650.
I live in the Kirkland city limits, can I burn my leafs and brush?
Outdoor burning is banned in Kirkland. For air quality questions, call the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency at 206-343-8800. Also for air quality/indoor burning restrictions recording, 1-800-595-4341.
I'm considering a career in fire fighting, what do I need to do?
Our department has developed a brochure specifically for people interested in a career in fire fighting. If you would like more information on this topic, please stop by the Fire Department Headquarters in City Hall, 123 Fifth Avenue. Ask for the brochure "Joining the Fire Service." You can also call the fire fighter position informational recording at (425) 828-2247. More information about a firefighting career.
I'd like to learn more about how to be prepared for disasters, are materials available from the Fire Department?
Our Preparedness Services Division has a number of brochures and flyers available to the public, neighborhoods, businesses, day cares, retirement facilities, and schools. The Kirkland area can experience a number of disasters or emergencies, and we have flyers that will assist in preparing for those various emergencies. Call (425) 587-3650.
My neighborhood, business and/or civic group would be interested in a presentation about emergency preparedness, is someone available to help us out?
Staff is available to come to your community center, home and/or facility to present information about emergency preparedness. The focus will be on earthquakes, since the Pacific Northwest is due for a major 8.0 or greater magnitude earthquake. Please call (425) 587-3650 for assistance.