Thurston County Professional Firefighters - IAFF Local 3825

07/29/2026

Today, our hearts are heavy as we stand with our brothers and sister at Lacey Fire as they mourn the loss of Firefighter Jake Johnson.

On behalf of the members of Thurston County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3825, we extend our deepest condolences to Jake’s family, friends, coworkers, and everyone who had the privilege of serving alongside him.

Please keep Jake’s loved ones and his department in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. We also ask that you continue to support his family in any way you can.

Rest easy, brother. Your watch is over. We will take it from here. 🖤❤️

07/27/2026

Come out this Thursday evening to support Jake at Coffee Pub Northwest! We thank you for the continuous support of our brother Jake and his family!

07/22/2026

Outstanding work by our Thurston County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3825 members from the West Thurston, East Olympia, and South Thurston Bargaining Units, who responded alongside our mutual aid partners to this afternoon’s fire in Grand Mound.

Through a coordinated response, firefighters quickly contained the fire, protecting nearby homes and preventing it from spreading further. We also wish the injured civilian a full and speedy recovery.

We are incredibly proud of the professionalism, teamwork, and dedication our members demonstrate every day while serving the communities of Thurston County.

📸 Thank you to The Chronicle and photographer Otto Rabe for covering today’s incident. Please visit their original post for additional photos and information.

07/21/2026

Our hearts are with the family, loved ones, and everyone affected by today’s tragic vehicle fire in Thurston County. We also stand with our firefighters, EMS personnel, dispatchers, law enforcement officers, and all first responders who answered this heartbreaking call. Please keep everyone impacted in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.

Vehicle Fire Claims Life of Infant

07/14/2026

On behalf of all of the members of Thurston County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3825, we extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes to Lieutenant Jim Crisp on his retirement.

Thank you for your years of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to the communities you’ve served. We wish you nothing but health, happiness, and many well-earned years enjoying retirement.

Congratulations, Lt. Jim Crisp!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 This Fourth of July, the United States marks 250 years of independence.

For 250 years, that promise has depended on people willing to serve and sacrifice for others.

Those are the values IAFF members bring to work every day – including today, as they answer the call in communities across the country.

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July.

06/29/2026

***JOB ANNOUNCEMENT***
Entry Level/ Lateral FF-EMT Job Announcement
Please find the full job description and application instructions in our website.
www.westthurstonfire.org

06/28/2026

Today, we join our brothers and sisters across the fire service in mourning the loss of three federal wildland firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while battling the Snyder Fire in Colorado.

Our hearts are with their families, friends, coworkers, and the crews who continue the difficult work under incredibly challenging conditions. We also keep the two injured firefighters in our thoughts and wish them a full recovery.

Please join us in keeping these firefighters and all those affected in your thoughts as we honor their service and sacrifice.

Three wildland firefighters died Saturday during their response to a pair of Colorado wildfires, federal agencies announced early Sunday morning.