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Clallam County Fire District 3 The opinions expressed by visitors to this site do not reflect the opinions of the District.

Fire District 3 is the Fire Department and EMS service in the greater Sequim Washington area, dedicated to excellence in serving, educating, and protecting our community. Clallam County Fire District 3 is a special purpose district of the State of Washington that protects life and property and provides emergency medical services and fire protection to its citizens. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the District on the listed topics related to the District's purpose of providing fire protection services, emergency medical services and protecting life and property. Any comments submitted to this site and any list of users or links are public records subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW 42.56. Users recognize that there is no expectation of privacy in the use of the District's social media and users are cautioned to never disclose private or confidential information on this site. Communications made on this site do not constitute official notice to the District or any District members. Public Records requests may not be made on this site and must be submitted directly to the District's public Records Officer consistent with the District's Public Records Policy.

10/15/2026

A little friendly competition made this year’s Public Safety Fair even more memorable!

Fire Chief Justin Grider and Sheriff Brian King went head-to-head in a race powered by fire hose streams. Both competitors gave it their all, but Sheriff King ultimately took the win. Possibly because his car was not carrying any water onboard, making it a little lighter and faster!

All jokes aside, it was a great opportunity for our public-safety partners to have some fun, connect with the community, and showcase the teamwork that supports our community every day.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Public Safety Fair. We had a great time and appreciate the opportunity to serve such an amazing community. We will see you again next year!

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PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCMENT - A tsunami siren test will take place today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. This i...
10/15/2026

PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCMENT - A tsunami siren test will take place today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. This is only a test. No action is required from the public. Please help share this information with neighbors, visitors, and anyone who may hear the sirens.

10/15/2026

We are grateful for our continued partnership with Airlift Northwest. Their team helps ensure our patients receive the right level of care during critical moments.

This video was taken on September 22, 2026, while our C-Shift crew was on duty. The crew was dispatched to a patient experiencing a brain bleed. Thanks to their rapid assessment, Airlift Northwest’s fast flight time, and support from Olympic Ambulance, the patient was quickly transported to the appropriate care team.
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As cooler weather returns, many residents will begin using fireplaces and wood stoves to keep their homes warm. Before l...
10/14/2026

As cooler weather returns, many residents will begin using fireplaces and wood stoves to keep their homes warm. Before lighting that first fire of the season, take time to have your chimney inspected and cleaned by a qualified professional.

Creosote, a highly flammable material created by burning wood, can build up inside a chimney over time. If it ignites, a chimney fire can quickly become a serious threat to your home and family.

Having your chimney inspected and cleaned each year, using dry and seasoned firewood, and ensuring your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working can help reduce risk. Never burn trash, cardboard, or treated wood in your fireplace or wood stove.

A clean chimney is an important part of a safe cold-weather season. Take care of it now before the cold weather arrives.

Safety Tip Tuesday: Lock Up MedicationsMedications can help when used correctly, but they can be dangerous in the wrong ...
10/13/2026

Safety Tip Tuesday: Lock Up Medications

Medications can help when used correctly, but they can be dangerous in the wrong hands. Keep all prescription and over-the-counter medications locked up, out of sight, and out of reach of children and adults with memory loss or cognitive impairment.

Store medications in their original containers with labels intact. Avoid leaving pills on counters, in purses, bedside tables, or easy-to-open containers. Even common items like vitamins, sleep aids, pain relievers, and cough medicine can cause serious harm if taken by the wrong person or in the wrong amount.

Check medication cabinets regularly, remove expired or unused medicines, and use approved medication take-back programs when available. Never tell children that medicine is “candy.” Even when trying to encourage a child to take medication, calling it candy can create confusion and make medicines seem safe to take without an adult present. Children may then be more likely to find and swallow medicine on their own, which can lead to accidental poisoning or overdose.

If you think someone has taken the wrong medication or dose, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 right away. Call 911 if the person is unconscious, having trouble breathing, having a seizure, or cannot be awakened.

Lock it up. Label it clearly. Keep medicine safe for everyone in the home.

On Sunday night, FD3 firefighters were dispatched to a reported “fire on the hill” above Blyn. Initial 911 reports indic...
10/13/2026

On Sunday night, FD3 firefighters were dispatched to a reported “fire on the hill” above Blyn. Initial 911 reports indicated the fire was approximately one acre and growing.

FD3 responded with an engine, a medic unit, a brush unit, and a Battalion Chief, with support from multiple Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) resources. Crews located the fire and were met with a beautiful evening scene but also a situation with the potential to become much more serious.

This pallet fire was not contained in a fire ring and had already begun burning surrounding grass and creeping toward the edge of the slope. In dry vegetation, a small fire can quickly become a larger wildfire.

Please remember burning on DNR-managed lands is prohibited without the appropriate permit. Fires used to dispose of materials are not recreational fires, and pallets or other manufactured wood products should not be burned.

Help protect our community, responders, and natural lands: know the rules, use proper fire containment, keep water and hand tools immediately available, and never leave a fire unattended.

Current FD3 burning regulations as of October 12, 2026:

• The Clallam County Burn Restriction states that recreational and residential burning are currently allowed outside designated No Burn Areas, following the lifting of county burn restrictions on October 1, 2026.
• Fires used for debris disposal do not qualify.
• Residential burning: winter rules are in effect from October 1 through April 30. Residential piles may be up to 10 × 10 × 5 feet, may not be started before sunrise, and no material may be added after sunset.
• Pallets, construction debris, treated/painted/stained wood, garbage, plastics, and similar materials may not be burned.
• Land-clearing debris requires an ORCAA permit.
• Burning is not allowed if wind is blowing from any direction and is more than five miles per hour. A responsible person shall remain with the fire until the fire is extinguished.

Does this require immediate attention?Not every medical problem is an emergency, but every medical concern deserves atte...
10/12/2026

Does this require immediate attention?

Not every medical problem is an emergency, but every medical concern deserves attention!

Ask yourself:
• Have these symptoms been the same for several days or weeks?
• Can I safely wait to contact my primary care provider?
• Am I calling because I need transportation rather than emergency medical care?

If the answer is yes, your healthcare provider or an urgent care clinic may be the best place to start.

However, if symptoms are sudden, severe, getting worse quickly, or you believe someone's life is in danger, call 911 immediately.

Fire Prevention Week: Thank You!As Fire Prevention Week comes to a close, we want to thank everyone in our community who...
10/10/2026

Fire Prevention Week: Thank You!

As Fire Prevention Week comes to a close, we want to thank everyone in our community who took time to learn, share, and talk about fire safety. Fire prevention starts with everyday choices, and simple steps taken now can help protect your home, your family, and your neighbors in the future.

Throughout the week, we discussed important ways to reduce fire risk and prepare for an emergency. Testing smoke alarms, changing batteries when needed, replacing smoke alarms at the end of their service life, practicing a home escape plan, cooking safety, using heating equipment safely, and keeping your home address visible; these are all practical actions that can save lives.

Fire safety is not something that should only be considered during one week of the year. Take time throughout the year to check your smoke alarms, keep exits clear, talk with children about what to do when an alarm sounds, and practice your family’s escape plan at least twice a year. Include older adults, people with disabilities, pets, and anyone else who may need assistance leaving the home quickly.

Remember, if a smoke alarm sounds, do not wait to see what is happening. Get outside immediately, stay outside, and call 911 from a safe location. Never go back inside for belongings, pets, or any other reason.

Thank you for helping make our community safer during Fire Prevention Week and every day.

Fire Prevention Week: Check Your Address MarkersIn an emergency, every second matters. When you call 911, dispatchers an...
10/09/2026

Fire Prevention Week: Check Your Address Markers

In an emergency, every second matters. When you call 911, dispatchers and emergency responders need to be able to locate your home quickly and without delay. A clearly visible address can make a critical difference, especially at night, during severe weather, or when visibility is limited.

Take a few minutes to check the address numbers on your home, mailbox, driveway entrance, or property sign. Make sure the numbers are large enough to read from the road, clearly contrast with the background, and are visible from both directions of travel. Trim back trees, bushes, or plants that may block these numbers.

It is also important to teach children their home address and how to share it clearly if they ever need to call 911. Practice saying the house number, street name, city, and any important details such as an apartment number. Remind children that, when it is safe to do so, they should stay on the line and answer the dispatcher’s questions.

If you live on a long driveway, in a rural area, or in a location where the home cannot easily be seen from the roadway, consider placing your assigned address near the road and adding a second address marker closer to the home. Reflective address signs can be especially helpful for responders arriving after dark.

During Fire Prevention Week, add visible address numbers, and make sure everyone in your household knows the address to your home. They may seem like small details, but they can help firefighters, EMS, and law enforcement find you faster when you need help most.

Fire Prevention Week: Cooking SafetyCooking is one of the leading causes of home fires, but many kitchen fires can be pr...
10/08/2026

Fire Prevention Week: Cooking Safety

Cooking is one of the leading causes of home fires, but many kitchen fires can be prevented by staying alert and taking a few simple precautions. Unattended cooking is especially dangerous, so always stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food. If you need to leave the kitchen, even for a short time, turn off the burner first.

Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from the stovetop. This includes towels, potholders, paper products, food packaging, oven mitts, wooden utensils, and loose clothing. Turn pot and pan handles toward the back of the stove so they cannot be bumped or pulled down by children.

Keep a close eye on children and pets around cooking areas. Create a “kid-free zone” of at least three feet around the stove, oven, and other hot appliances. Teach children that the kitchen can be dangerous when cooking is underway and that hot surfaces and appliances should not be touched.

If a small grease fire starts in a pan, turn off the heat if it is safe to do so and carefully slide a lid over the pan. Leave the lid in place until the pan has completely cooled. Never use water on a grease fire, as it can cause the burning grease to splatter and spread the fire. Never try to carry a burning pan outside.

If the fire is growing, smoke is filling the room, or you do not feel safe, get everyone outside immediately, close the door behind you if possible, and call 911 from a safe location. Never go back inside for belongings.

A few safe habits in the kitchen can help prevent a fire and protect the people you love.

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Sequim, WA
98382

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