911 Outage Notice - How to Contact Emergency Services

As of 9:00am Friday, December 28th, King County is still experiencing a 911 outage. Please review the information below for instructions on how to contact emergency services during this time and where to go for further updates.


Northshore Fire Station

Northshore Fire Appoints New Commissioner

The Northshore Fire Department has appointed a new member to its Board of Fire Commissioners.  Kenmore resident, Suzanne Greathouse, was selected to fill the vacant Position No. 2 at the December 4th meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners.


Northshore Fire Department station 51

The Northshore Fire Department, serving the cities of Lake Forest Park and Kenmore, has a vacancy in Commissioner Position #2. Additionally, Commissioner Position #4 is anticipated to be vacated in January of 2019. The vacancies will be filled by appointment with terms lasting through the end of…

Fire fighters posing in front of engines

In conjunction with the special election to be held on February 12, 2019, King County Fire Protection District No. 16 will be submitting to the voters of the Fire District a proposition that would re-authorize the use of the fire benefit charge method of financing pursuant to Chapter 52.18 RCW. As…

Northshore Fire Department inside garage

Notice of 2019 Budget Hearing

To all residents and owners of personal property and improvements to real property located within the geographical boundaries of King County Fire Protection District No. 16 (City of Lake Forest Park, and the City of Kenmore); NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of King County Fire…


9-11 Memorial

9/11 Memorial Viewing

Tuesday, September 11th, will mark the 17th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon buildings. We have a 9/11 Memorial honoring the nearly 3,000 civilian and 343 firefighter fatalities located in the lobby of our headquarters station in Kenmore. The memorial…


Demo of fire training exercise

Open House this Saturday, June 16th!

Don't forget that this Saturday, June 16th, is Northshore Fire's annual Open House & Pancake Breakfast at Station 51 in Kenmore. We have kid firefighter challenge courses, informational booths, firefighter demonstrations, a pancake breakfast, and more.  Bring your family, friends, and come join…


Firefighter rolling up hose

2017 Annual Report

Northshore Fire's 2017 Annual Report is now available. Click below for a recap of the developments and accomplishments of last year.

Notice of Intent to Award - Air Compressor

On December 20, 2018, the District advertised a request for sealed bids for the following: One (1) 10 HP SCBA Compressor, One (1) Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Fill Station and Four (4) ASME Storage Cylinders. The opportunity to submit a bid closed at 5:00 PM on January 16th. Three bids were…


Advertisement for Bid - Air Compressor

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by King County Fire Protection District No. 16 (AKA the Northshore Fire Department) for: One (1) 10 HP SCBA Compressor, One (1) Breathing Apparatus Cylinder Fill Station and Four (4) ASME Storage Cylinders. Bids will be accepted at the…