Volume 1, Issue 2 | August 2018
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Connecting to create a safer, healthier, stronger community for all.
This summer has been a scorcher, but the community still came out in droves to show their support at Renton River Days. We had a great time administering the firefighter challenge and hopefully helping a few folks stay cool! Check out some of our favorite pictures from the event →
LEGIBLE ADDRESSES SAVE LIVES
In an emergent situation, every second matters. Get our top tips for making sure your home and business are easily identifiable by our crews so we can quickly and easily find your location when you need us most. Click here to learn more →
BOATING SAFETY
In 2016 there were nearly 100 fatal boating accidents. In many cases, fatalities related to boating accidents could have be prevented by simply wearing a properly fitted life jacket. If you joyride any of Washington's beautiful waters this month, please check out these additional, valuable boating safety tips →
STAY SAFE DURING HOT WEATHER
Long summer days can bring dangerously hot temperatures. We have 9 tips for making sure the heat doesn't put a damper on your last bit of summer, along with a couple extras to help you know what to do if you experience heat stroke. Click here for the scoop →
BURN BAN IS IN EFFECT
King County has issued a Phase 1 burn ban for the entire county, including Renton and unincorporated areas. For details on what the Phase 1 burn ban means for your end-of-summer plans, click here
SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
JULY 2018

8 FIRES
2 EMS CALLS
3 RESCUE CALL
We responded to a total of 1,611 incidents in the month of July. Of those, 13 are classified as Significant Incidents. To find out more information about the Significant Incidents that occurred throughout the community in the month of July, click here →


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