Kittitas County Fire Protection District #6

10/17/2026

Oh no we didn’t…

We’re always looking for innovative ways to reduce response times. A more direct route, as the crow flies, can help us reach our community faster. 🪽🚒

10/14/2026

Reminder that the Ronald box is located at 70 E Atlantic Ave; Station 61! 🇺🇸

10/12/2026

I mean…supporting KSAR, drinking a b**r AND win meat?! Sounds awesome!!

🥩 WE FIND LOST HIKERS. YOU FIND DINNER. 🍻

Who’s ready to meat their next great dinner? Join us for a MEAT RAFFLE benefiting Kittitas County Search & Rescue!

Come hang out, grab a b**r, and try your luck at winning some delicious cuts of meat—all while supporting the volunteers who help bring people home safely.

📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 Whipsaw Brewing,| 704 N Wenatchee St, Ellensburg

🥩 Meat generously donated by local businesses.

10/12/2026

Thank you, Suncadia, for two fantastic weekends! We gave out so much cool public education items, like safety coloring books, rulers & pencils, stickers galore- but more importantly, we connected with a lot of visitors and citizens! We heard cool stories, talked about our apparatus, and more!

10/10/2026

Come visit us at Suncadia’s Harvest Fest!

10/09/2026

Seattle Fire responded to a home fire last month that was likely caused by a overheated lithium-ion powered device. Practice safety when charging your devices.
🔥Charge devices on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk or bare floor.
🔥Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.
🔥Unplug your device when it is fully charged.
🔥Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.

10/08/2026

HELP us in CONGRATULATING Captain Bertschi and Lieutenant Reagan on passing the national Community Paramedic Certification (CP-C) exam today!

For the past 12 weeks they have been attending the MIH Academy prepping for their CP-C certification.

Washington is one of a small number of states where EMTs may sit for this exam. The certification recognizes their advanced understanding of mobile integrated healthcare at the paramedic level. It does not change anyone’s Washington scope of practice; it strengthens the knowledge behind the community care we provide.

We’re proud of their hard work and commitment to improving outcomes, one neighbor at a time!

10/08/2026

Earlier this week, The Nature Conservancy and partners conducted a prescribed burn on Cle Elum Ridge near the towns of Roslyn and Cle Elum. The burn reduced overgrown vegetation, including dense shrubs and saplings that fuel catastrophic fire, and created healthier forests that are more resilient to wildfire—reducing the risk of severe wildfire to nearby communities.

Before, during and after a burn, we closely monitor weather conditions to ensure minimal impacts from prescribed fire smoke on communities. Initial forecasts were favorable and helped to carry the smoke away from town earlier in the week. However, in the past couple of days, the winds shifted and we’ve been dealing with an “inversion” that has brought the smoke into town, causing temporary unhealthy conditions for residents. Our crews are continuing to monitor conditions closely and continue to assess whether additional burning is possible this fall.

These prescribed fire operations follow a particularly intense wildfire season for Washington, including intense smoke impacts across this region. Roslyn ranks in the 100th percentile of wildfire risk to homes in Washington state and in the 99th percentile nationally, and is a high priority for community-resilience efforts like prescribed fire.

We've heard concerns shared by community members this week and understand why people are upset. While prescribed fire is an important tool for reducing future wildfire risk, that doesn't make the smoke impacts people are experiencing any less real.

We recognize that smoke affects families, outdoor recreation, school activities, local businesses, and people with health sensitivities. We are committed to learning from every burn operation and working with our partners to minimize smoke impacts whenever possible.

We appreciate community members’ patience as conditions improve. Please don't hesitate to send us a direct message with questions or concerns.

📸 Nikolaj Lasbo/TNC

10/07/2026

Local first responders have recently seen an increase in overdose calls. While many lives have been saved through the use of naloxone (Narcan) and prompt medical care, we want our community to recognize the warning signs and know how to respond.

The illicit drug supply is unpredictable. Substances—including counterfeit pills and other drugs—may contain opioids such as fentanyl without the person’s knowledge.

Signs of a possible opioid overdose include:
• Pale, blue, or purple lips and fingernails
• Cold, clammy skin
• Slow, shallow, or stopped breathing
• Slow or stopped heartbeat
• Snoring, gurgling, or choking sounds when the person cannot be awakened
• Tiny, pinpoint pupils
• Unresponsiveness or inability to wake up
• Vomiting

If you suspect an overdose:
1. Administer naloxone if it is available.
2. Call 911 immediately.
3. Try to keep the person awake and breathing.
4. Place them on their side to help prevent choking.
5. Stay with them until emergency responders arrive.

If you are unsure whether someone is overdosing, treat it as an overdose and call 911.