Bainbridge Island Fire Department

Did you know that the Bainbridge Island Fire Department publishes a community newsletter? 🚒📰

This spring’s edition highlights:
🔥 BIFD’s Strategic Plan
🌲 Wildfire Risk Reduction
📊 BIFD by the Numbers
⚠️ Fall Prevention Tips
…and much more!

Didn’t receive a copy in your mailbox? Stop by Station 21 to pick one up, or read the digital version online at: https://www.bifd.org/bifd-newsletter

Update: as of Sunday, May 31st at 1:53 PM the BIFD website is back up and running. Thank you for your patience as we worked through these technical difficulties.

The BIFD website is currently experiencing technical difficulties. If you have a question, please contact us at [email protected]. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1. Thank you for your patience as we work to get our site up and running again.

🚨 SEE LIGHTS? HEAR SIRENS? MOVE TO THE RIGHT. 🚨
When you hear sirens or see flashing lights, it’s not just a courtesy—it’s the law.
1️⃣ Signal
2️⃣ Move to the RIGHT
3️⃣ Stop until the emergency vehicle passes.
Every second counts when we are responding to an emergency. Help us help them!

Still looking for a reason to join us at the June 3rd BIFD Open House? How about three!

Join us on Wednesday, June 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Station 21 (8895 Madison Ave NE) for an evening of connection and community. Meet Fire Chief Moravec, get to know your neighborhood fire crew, and strengthen the relationships that keep our community safe.

We can’t wait to welcome you next week!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and BIFD would like to highlight the importance of taking time to focus on what you need to keep your mental health a top priority.

BIFD takes our responders' mental health very seriously and supports a progressive Peer Support program. Peer Support Team members are trained in critical incident identification and intervention. Their goal is to foster a culture of resilience while maintaining an accepting, vulnerable atmosphere for responders to engage in difficult conversations about what may be ailing them.

Today, we join our community in honoring the heroes who gave their lives in service to others. Their legacy lives on in our hearts and actions. We remember. We thank you.

Last month, our crews responded to 301 calls for service across the community. Emergency medical aid continues to account for the majority of our work. No matter the call, our crews are ready 24/7 to respond when our community needs help.

🚑💙 Happy National EMS Week 2026: Improving Outcomes, Together! 💙🚑

This week (May 17-23), we proudly honor the dedicated EMTs and Paramedics of the Bainbridge Island Fire Department! 🚨

Every day, our teams are the calm in the storm, bringing life-saving skills, compassion, and speed to those in need. From critical medical emergencies to accidents, their commitment to our community is unmatched.

Join us in saying THANK YOU to the men and women who work day and night to ensure our community receives the best care possible when it matters most.

*Photo Courtesy of PNW Bainbridge

Kitsap 911 has implemented AI-assisted technology on its new non-emergency phone line at 360-328-7711.

Every day, Kitsap 911 answers both emergency and non-emergency calls from our community. While every call matters, not every situation requires an emergency response. AI-assisted technology can help answer routine questions, collect information, and connect callers with the right resources more quickly.

What does that mean for the community?
🚨 Faster access to emergency call takers during critical incidents
📞 Reduced wait times for non-emergency callers
👩‍💻 Better support for dispatch staff during high call volumes
⏱ More efficient service overall

Artificial intelligence will not replace our telecommunicators. It is a tool designed to support the professionals who remain at the center of emergency communications every day.

The non-emergency line should be used for situations that do not require an immediate police, fire, or medical response, including noise complaints, parking concerns, abandoned vehicles, crimes that are not currently in progress, or incidents that occurred earlier and are being reported after the fact, such as thefts, vandalism, or property damage. Emergencies or situations involving an immediate threat to life, safety, or property should still be reported to 911.

For non-emergency assistance, call 360-328-7711.

Meet Ronnie Saez, a dedicated Firefighter/EMT who has been serving with the Bainbridge Island Fire Department (BIFD) for the past year and a half. Her journey into the fire service began as a wildland firefighter at the Naches Ranger Station for the United States Forest Service. That experience sparked a deep-seated desire to protect the very community she grew up in. Off-duty, Ronnie enjoys staying active, watching soccer, and attending live concerts. She enjoys quality time with her friends, family, and her one-eyed French Bulldog, Frank—all while occasionally revisiting her favorite film, Rat Race.