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Mountain View Fire and Rescue was formed on January 6, 1953 and was formally known as King County Fire District 44 (JPG). The district has grown over the years to what it is today with a population of over 32,000 people and an area of 70 square miles to include much of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and City of Black Diamond.
The service area is comprised of urban/rural residential property with numerous schools and a few commercial businesses.
The service area is comprised of urban/rural residential property with numerous schools and a few commercial businesses.
Prominent landmarks include:
Mountain View Fire and Rescue has a mutual aid agreement with all Fire Departments in King County under the County wide "Mutual Assistance and Interlocal Agreement" including our direct neighbors:
The District serves under the direction of an elected, 5 member Board of Commissioners. Each Commissioner serves a 6-year term. We welcome the public to attend board meetings which are generally the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Review agendas and minutes from the past few Board of Commissioner Meetings. Meetings are currently held virtually, information on joining the meeting may be found in the meeting agenda.
Mountain View Fire and Rescue has 2 chief officers:
The district operates out of 8 fire stations, deploying:
Through the combination of career and volunteer personnel, Mountain View strives to provide the citizens of the community with timely responses from well-trained individuals and proper equipment, within the limits of our operating budget.
A combination of volunteer and career staff provide Fire and Basic Life Support (BLS) service to the community. Currently, all career firefighters and most volunteers are certified EMT's with defibrillator certification.
- Flaming Geyser State Park
- Muckleshoot Indian Reservation
- Pacific Raceways
- Washington National Golf Course
- White River Amphitheater
Mutual Aid Agreements
Mountain View Fire and Rescue has a mutual aid agreement with all Fire Departments in King County under the County wide "Mutual Assistance and Interlocal Agreement" including our direct neighbors:
- Enumclaw Fire Department
- Kent Fire Authority
- Maple Valley Fire Department
- Valley Regional Fire Authority
Board of Commissioners
The District serves under the direction of an elected, 5 member Board of Commissioners. Each Commissioner serves a 6-year term. We welcome the public to attend board meetings which are generally the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Review agendas and minutes from the past few Board of Commissioner Meetings. Meetings are currently held virtually, information on joining the meeting may be found in the meeting agenda.
Personnel
Mountain View Fire and Rescue has 2 chief officers:
- Greg Smith - Fire Chief
- Dawn Judkins - Deputy Chief
Stations
The district operates out of 8 fire stations, deploying:
- 1 medium and 2 light rescue vehicles
- 10 structure fire apparatus
- 14 person transport vans
- 3 wild land brush trucks
- 3, 2,000-gallon pumper/tenders
- 6 aid vehicles
- Variety of command, training/safety officer and maintenance vehicles
Volunteer & Career Staff
Through the combination of career and volunteer personnel, Mountain View strives to provide the citizens of the community with timely responses from well-trained individuals and proper equipment, within the limits of our operating budget.
A combination of volunteer and career staff provide Fire and Basic Life Support (BLS) service to the community. Currently, all career firefighters and most volunteers are certified EMT's with defibrillator certification.