Quilcene Fire Rescue

10/09/2026

🚒 JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE DANGER REDUCED TO LOW 🔥

Effective October 9, 2026, Jefferson County's fire danger rating has officially been lowered to LOW (Green).

Following recent rainfall, cooler temperatures, and increased fuel moisture levels, the Jefferson County Fire Marshal and local Fire Chiefs have determined that conditions warrant lowering the fire danger level.

✅ What does this mean?

Recreational campfires and outdoor barbecues are now permitted, subject to applicable local regulations.

⚠️ Important Reminders:

Although fire danger has decreased, October remains drier than historical averages. Residents are encouraged to continue practicing fire safety.

🔥 Never leave a fire unattended.

🔥 Always completely extinguish campfires before leaving.

🔥 Large brush piles, yard debris, and land-clearing fires may still require permits from the appropriate fire authority.

🚒 Quilcene Fire Rescue reminds everyone that LOW fire danger does not mean NO fire danger. Please continue to use caution when burning outdoors and help keep our community safe!

For more information, visit the Jefferson County Fire Marshal's Office:

[https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1687/Office-of-the-Fire-Marshal](https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1687/Office-of-the-Fire-Marshal)

10/02/2026

As Kimberly Kinser begins a new chapter following her retirement from Quilcene Fire Rescue, we wanted to recognize the impact she has made on QFR and the communities we serve.

Since joining QFR in 2019, Kimberly has served the Quilcene and Coyle communities in many different ways, as a volunteer EMT, as part of our emergency response team during the challenging early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and later through the development of QFR CARES.

Through each of those roles, Kimberly brought compassion, commitment, and a genuine desire to help her neighbors. Her work with CARES expanded the way QFR is able to serve our community, helping connect residents with resources and support beyond the traditional 911 response.

Now that Kimberly has retired, she and her husband, Chris, are preparing for their next adventure in Mexico. We wanted to let Kimberly tell the story of her time with QFR in her own words.

From Kimberly:

The story started in 2019 in Coyle. I was called to search for a volunteer position that had an important impact on our Coyle community. QFR was looking for volunteers, and there was an EMT class starting in May. Tim Mickelson and I joined and passed the class and, along with Thane Grooms, Station 22 in Coyle was reborn. I soon discovered that I needed more training to be an effective EMT. Enter Lt. Nick Singleton, who loves to train and was a pleasure to work with in deepening my understanding of the role.

We all know what happened in 2020. QFR had 3 career firefighter/EMTs for the three shifts, and a volunteer was needed on C Shift. Nick and I were partners through the first 18 months of COVID. What an honor. I did not grow up in the fire family, and I really didn’t know what an important role a fire department plays in a rural community. Just about the time that my beloved and tolerant spouse, Chris, had asked how much longer I planned on working 48-hour shifts, QFR hired additional full-time firefighter/EMTs for each shift.

The timing was perfect because a new program was happening in fire districts throughout Washington: Fire CARES, a program to follow up on non-emergent 911 calls. Since our community is demographically older than many in WA, and because my work history and experience had been in long-term care for elders as the executive director of a retirement community, CARES and I were an excellent match. QFR CARES officially started in July of 2023.

CARES has been such a gift to me. As an older woman, there are not many opportunities to significantly support a fire district. Everything in a fire truck and aid car is HEAVY!!!! CARES gave me that opportunity. CARES not only supports QFR constituents in finding resources in addition to 911 calls, CARES also supports QFR in reducing the number of non-emergent calls so firefighters/EMTs are more available. I am so grateful.

And now a new chapter. Chris and I have been snowbirds in Mexico since 2004. We love the culture and our time in the sun when Western Washington is gray and wet. We have decided to move to Mexico and see what the culture and community offers year-round. For those who know me, I usually have an idea for my next community opportunity, and I have my eye on bringing hospice to our small Sonoran community.

Meanwhile, CARES is in excellent hands with Coyle resident and QFR volunteer Angie Chesney and Quilcene resident and QFR volunteer Alyssa Sturm. And keep your eyes peeled if you are reading this and thinking, “I could help with CARES,” because CARES volunteer opportunities are in the works.

Thank you, QFR, from the deepest place in my heart.

-Kimberly Kinser

From all of us at Quilcene Fire Rescue: Thank you, Kimberly.

Your years of service to Coyle, Quilcene, QFR, and the people you have helped through CARES have made a lasting difference. From answering 911 calls and staffing shifts during the early days of the pandemic to helping build a program that continues to connect our neighbors with vital resources, Kimberly has always found a way to serve.

We wish you a very happy retirement and wish you and Chris nothing but happiness as you begin this next chapter in Mexico. Knowing Kimberly, we have a feeling her service to her community is far from finished. ❤️

¡Hasta luego, Kimberly y Chris! Les deseamos mucha felicidad y éxito en esta nueva aventura. 🇲🇽

09/28/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐄𝐑 / 𝐄𝐌𝐓

Quilcene Fire Rescue is seeking a dedicated, community-minded, and highly skilled professional to serve as a 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 / 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 (𝐄𝐌𝐓).

𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑛 𝑢𝑝𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑣𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑤 𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑏𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑂𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑏𝑒𝑟 2026. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑠; 𝑖𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡, 𝑛𝑜𝑟 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑑𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑡𝑎𝑥𝑝𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟-𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐷𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑡 𝑏𝑢𝑑𝑔𝑒𝑡.

This critical shift position performs a complete range of technical, skilled firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS) as part of a dedicated duty crew. The successful candidate will provide fire suppression, pre-hospital BLS-level EMS, and rescue response for a progressive fire and EMS agency serving the Quilcene and Coyle communities.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬
- 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲: $5,352 – $5,633 / Month
- 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲: $5,566 – $5,859 / Month (𝑅𝑒𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠 𝑎 𝑔𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑑 4% 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑚𝑢𝑚 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒)
- 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐮𝐦: +2% Monthly Premium for valid IV Tech Certification.
- 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞: Desirable 𝟒𝟖/𝟗𝟔 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞.
- 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞: Full Medical, Dental, Paid Leave, LEOFF II Retirement System enrollment, HRA/VEBA, and Deferred Compensation options.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
- 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞: Execute structural/wildland suppression, rescue operations, and hazardous materials response.
- 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: Deliver high-quality pre-hospital emergency medical care and transport at the EMT level or higher.
- 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Conduct daily cleaning, servicing, and testing of apparatus, district facilities, and rescue gear to maintain baseline readiness.
- 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Efficiently oversee assigned administrative projects or program areas within established resource limits.
- 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Deliver impactful fire prevention presentations to local schools and civic groups; host public station tours.

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
- 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥: Valid Washington State EMT provider certification at minimum.
- 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: IFSAC Firefighter I certification.
- 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝟏 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭): NWCG Firefighter II (Red Card), NIMS IS-700, IS-800, ICS 100, and ICS 200.
- 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬: Valid WA Driver's License with an insurable driving record; timely completion of EVIP & the District's Driver/Operator program.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
- Washington State EMT-IV Tech Certification
- IFSAC Firefighter II or Instructor I
- EVIP Student Trainer
- NWCG S-215 Fire Operations in the Urban Interface

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲
Applications received by 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. This ensures an efficient timeline to onboard a replacement following the departure of the vacating employee at the end of October.

Interested applicants must submit a completed employment application, a targeted cover letter, and a professional resume to Quilcene Fire Rescue via one of the following methods:

𝐁𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: Send your complete application package to: [email protected]
𝐁𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥:
Quilcene Fire Rescue
Attn: District Secretary
PO Box 433, Quilcene, WA 98376

𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 at https://www.quilcenefirerescue.org/now-hiring-career-firefighter-emt

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲? Please call our district office directly at 𝟑𝟔𝟎-𝟕𝟔𝟓-𝟑𝟑𝟑𝟑.

𝑄𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑒 𝐹𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑢𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝐸𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑂𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝐸𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑦𝑒𝑟.

Quilcene Fire Rescue is seeking a dedicated, community-minded, and highly skilled professional to serve as a Full-Time Career Firefighter / Emergency…

09/20/2026

🔥 FIRE DANGER LEVEL LOWERED TO MODERATE 🔥

Effective September 18, 2026, Jefferson County has lowered the countywide fire danger level from HIGH to MODERATE.

The Jefferson County Fire Marshal and local Fire Chiefs made the change after reviewing current weather conditions, fuel moisture, fire behavior, and information from state, federal, and regional agencies.

Under the MODERATE Fire Danger Level:

✅ Recreational fires and campfires are now allowed.

✅ Barbecue appliances, including charcoal, propane, and gas grills, are allowed.

✅ Portable fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and chimineas may be used when properly located and maintained.

🚫 Large brush, yard debris, and land-clearing fires remain restricted and will not be allowed until the fire danger level is reduced to LOW.

While recent rain, cooler temperatures, and increased fuel moisture have improved conditions, wildfire season is not over yet. Please continue to use caution with outdoor fires and anything that could produce sparks or flames.

For the most current fire danger level, burn restrictions, and additional information, visit the Jefferson County Office of the Fire Marshal:

https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/1687/Office-of-the-Fire-Marshal

— Quilcene Fire Rescue

09/19/2026

🚒 Come see Quilcene Fire Rescue at the fair! 🚑

Stop by and visit with our crew to learn more about some of the programs and services we provide to our community.

You can:

❤️ Learn about our CARES Program and how it helps connect community members with needed resources and support.

🔥 Learn about our Wildland Readiness Program and how we prepare for wildland fire season.

🫀 Practice hands-only CPR and learn skills that could help save a life.

🚒 Check out some of our apparatus, including A21A, B21, E21, and T21.

Bring the family, meet your local firefighters and EMTs, ask questions, and get an up-close look at the equipment we use to serve our community.

We look forward to seeing you at the fair!

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001: 25 Years Later

Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001.

On that morning, 2,977 innocent lives were taken. Among them were 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, and 8 EMS personnel who answered the call and rushed toward danger to save others.

Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice remain one of the most profound examples of what it means to serve.

“Never Forget” is more than a phrase. It is a commitment. A commitment to remember those who were lost, to honor the families who continue to carry that loss, and to recognize the bravery and selflessness shown by so many on that day.

Today, Quilcene Fire Rescue stands in solemn remembrance of all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and in gratitude for the enduring spirit of service and sacrifice that continues to define our profession.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/08/2026

🚨 INFORMATION REQUEST – PENNY CREEK ROAD FIRE 🚨

On Monday, September 7th, Quilcene Fire Rescue responded with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to a fire off Penny Creek Road in Quilcene.

The fire was determined to have been started recklessly, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a group believed to have been having a party in the area.

If you were in the area, witnessed anything suspicious, or have any information that may help identify those involved, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Even information that may seem minor could be helpful to the investigation.

Please reference JCSO Case #26-10127 when providing information.

We appreciate our community’s help in keeping our forests and neighborhoods safe, especially while vegetation remains dry and fire danger continues.

Please share to help get the word out.

Quilcene Fire Rescue

09/07/2026

🚑🔥 QFR Volunteers Deploy to Backbone Fire

Quilcene Fire Rescue volunteers Luke Miller and Brady Palmer are supporting operations on the Backbone Fire near Packwood, Washington as part of a 7-day medical standby assignment.

Both Luke and Brady are Wildland Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), bringing experience in both wildland fire operations and emergency medical care to the assignment.

Brady is already assigned to the Backbone Fire, where he has been serving alongside Brinnon Firefighter Antonio Rubal aboard Brinnon Aid 42 (A42). Luke will be heading to the incident aboard Quilcene Fire Rescue Aid 21A (A21A). Once Luke arrives, he and A21A will relieve Antonio and Brinnon’s aid unit, allowing Brady and Luke to continue providing medical standby coverage with QFR’s aid unit through next Monday.

The Backbone Fire started on August 5 and is burning in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, approximately 7 miles northeast of Packwood and just south of Mount Rainier National Park. The lightning-caused fire is approximately 17 acres and 89% contained.

Although relatively small in acreage, the fire is located in steep, rugged, and difficult-to-access terrain along Backbone Ridge. The terrain has presented significant challenges for firefighters, including hazard trees and burning material and debris that can roll downhill into unburned vegetation below the fire. These hazards have required crews to carefully strengthen containment lines while limiting unnecessary exposure of firefighters to dangerous areas.

Conditions like these are also why dedicated medical resources are an important part of wildland fire operations. Firefighters may be working far from roads and traditional emergency medical resources in steep terrain where an injury or medical emergency can require a much more complicated response and evacuation.

We’re proud to have Luke and Brady representing Quilcene Fire Rescue and putting both their wildland firefighting and EMT training to work in support of personnel on the Backbone Fire.

We also want to recognize Brinnon Firefighter Antonio Rubal and thank our partners at Brinnon Fire Department for their continued cooperation and support. The transition from Brinnon Aid 42 to Quilcene Aid 21A is another great example of neighboring departments working together to support larger incidents while maintaining service to our local communities.

Stay safe, Luke and Brady, and we look forward to welcoming you home next week!

Quilcene Fire Rescue 🚒

09/03/2026

BRUSH FIRE INCIDENT – EAST QUILCENE RD / LINDSAY HILL RD

At approximately 11:49 a.m., Quilcene Fire Rescue was dispatched to the area of East Quilcene Road and Lindsay Hill Road for a report of power lines down with flames showing.

Brush 21 was the first unit to arrive and found energized power lines on the ground with light roadside vegetation burning and smoldering over an area approximately 200 feet long by 6 feet wide.

Because the downed power lines were still energized, firefighters could not safely begin extinguishment operations. Brush 21’s crew evaluated the fire and determined that it was slow moving and was not an immediate threat to nearby homes or residents. Crews remained on scene monitoring the fire, wind, and changing conditions while awaiting Jefferson County PUD.

Once PUD arrived and shut off power to the downed lines, Brush 21’s crew was able to safely move in and extinguish the remaining fire and hot spots.

Quilcene Fire Rescue also had a water tender on scene to provide additional water to Brush 21 as needed. A brush truck from Brinnon Fire Department was initially dispatched to assist but was canceled after crews determined the resources already on scene were sufficient to handle the incident.

✅ The fire was fully extinguished and no homes or residents were threatened.

⚡️This incident is an important reminder that downed power lines should always be treated as energized. Firefighters may sometimes have to wait for the utility provider to secure electrical hazards before safely applying water or operating near fallen lines.

🔥 It is also a reminder that conditions remain dry despite the rain we received today. Fire danger remains HIGH, and vegetation can still ignite and spread. Please continue to use caution with anything that could create a spark or start a fire.

Thank you to Jefferson County PUD and Brinnon Fire Department for their assistance and support.

09/02/2026

🚨 BRUSH FIRE – EAST QUILCENE RD / LINDSAY HILL RD 🚨

✅️UPDATE: THE FIRE IS OUT✅️

Quilcene Fire Rescue is currently on scene of a small, slow-moving brush fire near the intersection of East Quilcene Road and Lindsay Hill Road.

The fire was caused by downed power lines in the area.

At this time, there is no threat to nearby residents or structures. Crews are working to contain the fire and address the hazards associated with the downed power lines.

⚠️ Please avoid the East Quilcene Road and Lindsay Hill Road area at this time to allow emergency crews to work safely and to avoid the downed power lines.

We will provide additional updates as needed if conditions change.

Quilcene Fire Rescue