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National Night
Out |
August 5, 2008 |
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It's a Team Effort!
Lake Stevens Fire and Safe Kids joined efforts to run a
booth at National Night Out. Parents and children were able to
test their knowledge on injury prevention and won a variety of
goodies for answering questions correctly. National Night Out
is a national event that occurs the first Tuesday of August
annually.
Donating Stuffed Animals
Bikers from the Puget Sound Chapter collected teddy bears
and stuffed animals to be given away to children at National
Night Out.
Spin the Wheel, Test Your Knowledge
Fire Prevention Specialist Robert Marshall quizzes
youngsters about the importance of water safety.
LSPD Shares Carseat Information
Did you know children who have outgrown car seats must be
restrained in a booster seat until they reach the age of 12 or
until they are 4 feet 9 inches tall? |
Fire Department vs. Police Department Relay
Firefighter Josh Duncan shows Police Chief Celori how to put
on the fire gear before the big relay begins.
On your mark, get set, GO!
Fire Chief Faucett and Police Chief Celori race to see who
can put on the opposing department's gear faster.
Way to go!
The relay was a close finish with Chief Celori taking the
lead. However, by an overwhelming applause, the Fire Department
took home the prize. What good sports these two are!
Photo coming soon!
Mariachi Band
A mariachi band provided music for attendees at National
Night Out.
That's Entertainment!
National Night Out provided some great entertainment,
including these young dancers who gave performances in a wide
variety of styles. |
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Annual
Firefighter's Pancake Breakfast |
July 25-27, 2008 |
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The Best Pancakes in Town!
This youngster is enjoying his hot pancake fresh off the
griddle.
Awaiting the Rush
Firefighter Scott Boswell and Firefighter Garth Lervold
awaiting the rush of breakfast-goers early Saturday morning.
Ready and Waiting
Firefighters took turns going in the dunk tank while people
lined up at their chance to dunk them.
All You Can Eat!
Everyone was sure to fill up with an all you can eat breakfast
of pancakes, eggs and ham. A
huge thank you to Getchell Fire who worked with Lake
Stevens Fire to help make the breakfast a success. |
What a Great Turn Out!
Rain or shine, we had long lines of people! This year we
served over 1500 people throughout the weekend.
Thank You for Your Support!
The bay of Station 81 was full of people all morning on both
Saturday and Sunday. Thanks to everyone who came! We
appreciate your support.
Ready to Serve
Lake Stevens Fire staffed the first aid booth on Main Street
and provided service to those attending Aquafest throughout the
weekend.
Pancakes & Parades!
It was a weekend of pancakes and parades! Lake Stevens Fire
participated in the both the Children's Parade Friday evening
and the Grand Parade on Saturday afternoon. |
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Annual Teen
Idol Contest |
July 19, 2008 |
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Annual Teen Idol Contest
Lake Stevens Albertsons and Aquafest presented their first
Annual Teen Idol Contest, Saturday afternoon, July 19th.
Take a Peek!
Lake Stevens Fire Paramedic Carol Walradt gives a tour if Engine
82 to curious youngsters. |
And Your Aquafest Teen Idol Host…
Participant Clay Young sings his song firefighter style!
Singing for the Title
Teen Idol Contestant sings her song with style in hopes of
winning the first annual Idol Contest. |
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Softball Tournament |
June 28-29, 2008 |
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Strike Him Out
Firefighter Blake Swain catcher for LSF, waits for a strike.
Close Call!
Batallion Chief Putnam reaches for the ball before the
batter makes it to first… he's OUT!
Let's Go LSF!
Paramedic Brandon Mauer throws the ball before the batter
makes it to base. |
Swing! Batter, Batter.
Firefighter Nick Verbon swings at the ball. This team has
hitting power! Way to go Verbon.
Good Game
Lake Stevens Fire ends the first game with a big win. Way to
go team!
Firefighters' Softball Tournament
Firefighters from Lake Stevens Fire represent the department
at their annual softball tournament at Kasch Park on both
Saturday and Sunday.
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Health
& Safety Fair |
June 14, 2008 |
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Health & Safety Fair
This year's Health & Safety Fair was a joint effort between Lake Stevens
Fire, Lake Stevens Police, and the City of Lake Stevens. Additional
participants this year included SafeKids, Snohomish Health District, Lake
Stevens Family Center, Fantastic Flutterbyes, Snohomish Mounted Patrol, Woodbury
Chiropractic, Summit Rehabilitation, and the Cub Scouts. We hope to make this
an annual event that just gets better and better!
The Importance of CPR
PM Dillon demonstrates and explains the life
saving capabilities of CPR to a family at the Health and Safety Fair.
Thank You!
Thanks to FF Lervold, FF Kees and FF Verbon for
all their help!
What Do You Know About Fire Safety?
PM Terry quizzes a youngster on her fire safety
knowledge before giving her stickers and a fire hat. Be sure to have an escape
plan for your home in case of a fire. |
Fire Safety House a Big Hit!
FF Verbon is ready to take
the kids through the Fire Safety House that simulates a dark, smoky house fire.
Fun Faces
Face painting with the Fantastic Flutterbyes was a
big hit amongst the kids!
Car Seat Checks!
Wow! Seventeen car seats were checked and four
car seats were given away to families in need!
Meet Our Mounted Patrol!
A Snohomish County Mounted Patrol was present at the Health and Safety Fair.
Kids were excited to see a horse at Lundeen Park!
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Showcase Lake Stevens |
April 12, 2008 |
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Welcome to Our LSF Booth!
Gretchen Gillis signs visitor passports and reminds them to
check their smoke detectors on a regular basis.
Plan Your Escape!
Paramedic/Firefighter Nate Dillon and Firefighter Lervold
proudly represent Lake Stevens Fire at Showcase Lake Stevens.
They talked with kids about fire escape plans and what to do in
emergency situations. |
Proud Winner!
A proud winner of a fire truck toothbrush! This little gal
had great answers to our tough fire safety questions.
How Can We Make this Scene Safe?
Fire Prevention Specialist Robert Marshall demonstrates
different fire safety scenarios with Sparky's Hazard House.
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Dicken's Fair |
December 1, 2007 |
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Serving the Community
Deputy Chief Adkins greets shoppers and collects
canned food donations at the door for the Dicken’s Fair.
Canned Food Drive
Firefighters Lisa Defenbaugh and Mike Snyder take on
the task of organizing the food donations that were collected at
the Dickens Fair to benefit the Lake Stevens community. |
Frawg ‘N Turtle Too!
LSF’s Laura Kipp and her husband Kevan represent
their Frawg ‘N Turtle BBQ Business at the Dicken’s Fair.
LSF’s Finest “Traffic
Controllers”
Firefighters Lervold, Boswell and Duran made a HUGE
difference in directing traffic at the new location of this
year’s Dickens Fair. Even in the frigid weather, they were
determined to keep things moving smoothly throughout the day.
Mission accomplished! |
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Tips
for Firefighters |
December 1, 2007 |
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Tis the Season!
Chief Faucett and FF Pat Cook are ready for another
successful “Tips for Firefighters” event. Thanks to Pat Cook for
heading up this annual event!
I’m Dreaming of a White
Christmas
Chief Faucett serenades Commissioner Elect Foster by
special request with White Christmas.
IXTAPA Is The Place To Be!
A big thanks to Ixtapa staff and Lake Stevens Fire
for making this year’s “Tips for Firefighters” a great success.
Thanks to everyone who joined us this year. |
Welcome to IXTAPA!
Paramedic Ron Rasmussen and Firefighter Adam Huber
greet diners as they enter Ixtapa.
Service
with a Smile!
Laura Kipp and Battalion Chief Huston offer warm
smiles with their service.
Connecting with the Community
City leaders join in and contribute to “Tips for
Firefighters.” Additional tips were collected to provide
Christmas gifts for various Lake Stevens families. What a great
way to connect with our community. |
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Halloween Night |
October 31, 2007 |
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Halloween Safety
There is a new sheriff in town and he is reviewing
Halloween safety rules with Paramedic Gilden. |
Plan Your Escape!
Paramedic Mauer is explaining the “Plan Your Escape”
card to this pirate. This carry along card reminds everyone to
have a meeting place outside the house in case of an emergency. |
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Lasting Memories
There are no gifts too small. Paramedic Gilden is making sure
the little wizard gets her favorite colored candy, “RED”. |
Halloween 2007 A Success!
Firefighter Divers, Paramedic Mauer, Paramedic Gilden,
and Lieutenant Bernethy gave from the heart with their smiles,
handshakes, gifts of candy, and Plan Your Escape cards. Thanks
for being a part of “Trick or Treat Night” in Lake Stevens! |
