South Kitsap Professional Firefighters

11/05/2026

The members of IAFF Local 2876 extend our deepest condolences to the family of the Spokane County deputy who lost his life and hold the second critically wounded deputy and his loved ones in our hearts.

These deputies answered a call to protect others and faced unimaginable violence. We honor their courage, service, and sacrifice.

To our brothers and sisters at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, the deputies’ families, and everyone affected by this tragedy: your South Kitsap firefighters stand with you.

Please join us in keeping their families, fellow deputies, and the Spokane community in your thoughts and prayers.

10/31/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from your South Kitsap Firefighters, IAFF Local 2876! 👻🚒

We wish everyone a safe and spooktacular night filled with treats, laughter, and just the right amount of fright!

🔦 Carry a flashlight or glow sticks.
🚸 Use crosswalks and watch for traffic.
🚗 Drivers, slow down and keep an eye out for little ghosts and goblins.
🕯️ Choose battery-powered candles for your jack-o’-lanterns.

Enjoy the costumes, look out for your neighbors, and help make tonight a treat for everyone! 🍬🧡

10/28/2026

🚒🚑🚓 NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY | OCTOBER 28 🇺🇸

Today, IAFF Local 2876 proudly honors the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities.

Every day, first responders answer the call without knowing what challenges await them. Whether responding to a fire, providing lifesaving medical care, assisting someone in crisis, or simply being there for a neighbor in need, their commitment to service makes a difference.

We are especially proud of our brothers and sisters at South Kitsap Fire & Rescue, whose dedication, professionalism, and compassion reflect the very best of the fire service.

We also extend our appreciation to our partners in law enforcement, emergency medical services, dispatch, and all those who work alongside us to keep our communities safe.

To all first responders: Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to others.

It's more than a profession. It's a calling. ❤️

Stronger Together. Safer Communities.

🇺🇸 Happy National First Responders Day!

10/19/2026

10/17/2026

A little late to the game. October 15th was the Great Shakeout.

🚒 WHEN THE GROUND SHAKES, WILL YOUR FAMILY BE READY? 🌎

This week, communities across Washington participated in the Great Washington ShakeOut, an important reminder that earthquakes don't come with a warning.

Here in South Kitsap, we live in a region where a major earthquake is a real possibility. When disaster strikes, our firefighters and emergency responders will be there, but preparation starts long before the first 911 call.

According to USGS ComCat there have been 82 significant M6+ events this year.

Your South Kitsap Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2876, South Kitsap Fire and Rescue encourage every household to take a few simple steps:

✅ DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON — Practice what to do when shaking begins.

✅ Build an emergency kit — Have food, water, medications, and essential supplies available.

✅ Make a family communication plan — Know how you'll reconnect if cell networks are overwhelmed.

✅ Secure your home — Anchor heavy furniture and identify potential hazards.

✅ Know your neighbors — During a widespread disaster, looking out for one another can make all the difference.

🚨 Remember: A major earthquake could impact roads, utilities, communications, and emergency response resources throughout Kitsap County. The more prepared our community is, the more resilient we become.

Our members are proud to serve South Kitsap every day. Together, we can build a safer, stronger community.

💬 Here's our question for you: Does your household have an emergency preparedness kit ready to go?

Learn more: https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness

South Kitsap Professional Firefighters | IAFF Local 2876

Being prepared for disasters is everyone’s job, including YOURS. Learn more about how to prepare yourself, your household and your neighbors to be 2 Weeks Ready.

10/15/2026

As election season approaches, South Kitsap Firefighters Local 2876 would like to remind our community that we maintain a neutral position and have not endorsed any political candidate. A political sign was identified within the community stating that a candidate was “Endorsed by Firefighters,” and although this candidate may have the endorsement of a firefighter organization or union, the South Kitsap Professional Firefighters Local 2876 has not endorsed any political candidate. Thank you

Ryan Kimminau
President
South Kitsap Professional Firefighters Local 2876

10/06/2026

🚒 South Kitsap, can South Kitsap firefighters find your home when seconds count?

Take a look at your address numbers from the street. Are they easy to see—even after dark? Bushes, decorations, and faded numbers can make finding the right home more difficult during an emergency.

Help your South Kitsap Professional Firefighters with South Kitsap Fire and Rescue reach you:

✅ Make sure your address is clearly visible from the road.
✅ Use numbers that contrast with their background.
✅ Trim vegetation blocking your address.
✅ Check visibility at night.

🔵 Need a better way to display your address? Kitsap County’s Blue Address Sign Program offers signs with enhanced reflective materials that meet highway sign standards.

• First sign: $28
• Additional signs: $22
• Production time: 35–60 days
• Residents whose addresses changed through the county’s address correction project may qualify for one free sign.

Mount your sign so the numbers are at least four feet above the ground and readable from the roadway. Do not attach it to county street signposts.

Learn more and order here:
https://www.kitsap.gov/dcd/Pages/Purchase-a-Blue-Address-Sign.aspx

A clearly marked address helps us find you when you need us most. ❤️

Kitsap Fire and Rescue

10/05/2026

🔋🚒 Your phone belongs on a charger—not under your pillow.

It’s Fire Prevention Week, and your South Kitsap firefighters with IAFF Local 2876 are reminding everyone that small charging habits can help prevent big emergencies.

✅ Use the charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
✅ Charge on a hard, flat surface—not a bed or couch.
✅ Unplug devices when fully charged.
✅ Keep charging cords and devices clear of exits.
✅ Stop using batteries that swell, leak, smell unusual, or become excessively hot.

Take a minute today to check where your family charges phones, tablets, and other devices. Talk with your kids about charging safely, too!

Help us keep South Kitsap safe—share this reminder with someone you care about. ❤️

10/02/2026

🎀 OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🎀

Throughout the month of October, members of South Kitsap Fire and Rescue will be proudly wearing PINK in support of those currently battling cancer, those who have overcome it, and in remembrance of those we have lost.

Cancer has touched countless families, friends, coworkers, and members of our community, including those within the fire service. Wearing pink is a small gesture, but it carries a powerful message of hope, strength, unity, and support.

To those fighting today, we stand with you. To the survivors, we celebrate your strength. And to the families remembering loved ones, we honor their memory.

No one fights alone. 💗