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Articles by Michele Laboda
Help lead the parade, celebrate firefighter-style | North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
Help lead the parade, celebrate firefighter-style | North...
By Michele Laboda • July 1, 2016 7:52 pm

Our firefighters, volunteers, staff and commissioners are planning to donate $1,000 to support Kingston’s Fourth of July Celebration.

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Summer fire preparation | North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
Summer fire preparation | North Kitsap Fire &...
By Michele Laboda • June 9, 2016 2:55 pm

As of this writing, there are already several large wildland fires underway on the west (“wet”) side of the Cascades and it seems like the fire season is starting early.

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Motor-vehicle collisions are the leading cause of childhood injury and death. In addition to hosting monthly child car-seat checks on the second Saturday of the month
Five things that can keep you and your...
By Michele Laboda • May 13, 2016 9:49 pm

Child car seat check, Smart phone application can help save lives, CPR/AED Class, and Make sure you’ve got two ways out of EVERY ROOM.

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A bonfire is the suspected cause of this labor-intensive July 9 driftwood and brush fire at Point No Point Park. Outdoor fires
Annual community breakfast honors victims of 9/11
By Michele Laboda • September 8, 2015 12:11 pm

Join us for our 14th annual Community Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Sept. 11. There is no charge for the light meal, provided by NKF&R firefighters. Breakfast consists of croissants, bagels, muffins, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, cheese, coffee and juice.

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Have a safe Fourth of July: Leave fireworks to the pros
Have a safe Fourth of July: Leave fireworks...
By Michele Laboda • June 26, 2015 6:21 pm

To prevent dangerous wildland fires that could spread through fields and forests to endanger homes, fire officials are working with local governments to limit ignition sources but also need your help.

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NKF&R firefighters will prepare and serve burgers with all the fixin's at the Hansville Neighbors Luncheon
Look for firefighters around town in May
By Michele Laboda • April 24, 2015 12:52 pm

North Kitsap Fire & Rescue firefighters getting involved in community events, education.

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Join North Kitsap Fire for 9/11 breakfast | North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
Join North Kitsap Fire for 9/11 breakfast |...
By Michele Laboda • September 5, 2014 2:52 pm

Farewell and best wishes to Capt. Toby Schultz as he retires from NKF&R and the fire service.

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Donate to win July 4th package through fire department | NKF&R
Donate to win July 4th package through fire...
By Michele Laboda • July 1, 2014 12:35 pm

Help NKF&R firefighters support Kingston’s Fourth of July Celebration by making your donation to that cause through us.

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3 NKF&R firefighters promoted to lieutenant | NKF&R
3 NKF&R firefighters promoted to lieutenant | NKF&R
By Michele Laboda • March 6, 2014 3:46 pm

We hope you’ll join us in congratulating three of our firefighters whose promotion to the rank of lieutenant was officially recognized during brief ceremonies on Feb. 17.

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Your chance to ride in a fire truck in the Fourth of July parade | NKF&R
Your chance to ride in a fire truck...
By Michele Laboda • June 6, 2013 6:50 pm

LEAD THE PARADE: Help NKF&R firefighters support Kingston’s Fourth of July Celebration by making your donation to that cause through us.

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Safe Haven laws are here to protect newborns | NKF&R
Safe Haven laws are here to protect newborns...
By Michele Laboda • April 26, 2013 3:28 pm

In the wake of the recent murder of a newborn baby near Ocean Shores, we want to remind the public about Washington state’s Safety of Newborn Children law.

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Make sure your building has a clear exit in case of fire | North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
Make sure your building has a clear exit...
By Michele Laboda • March 4, 2013 7:30 pm

Fire Safety in Public Places: The tragic late-January fire that killed 238 (as of this writing) people in Brazil is just the latest in a sad string of devastating nightclub blazes both here and abroad.

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2012 breaks NKF&R call volume, injury crashes decrease | NKF&R
2012 breaks NKF&R call volume, injury crashes decrease...
By Michele Laboda • February 4, 2013 7:06 pm

Since 2007, our call volume had been relatively flat after two decades of double-digit annual growth.

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Santa pays a visit to a meeting of the North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners in 2011. He’ll be back at the Paul T. Nichols headquarters fire station Dec. 17 for the station’s Holiday Open House.
Some tips on how to be safe during...
By Michele Laboda • November 19, 2012 1:15 am

The holidays should be a time of celebration but, unfortunately, they are also a time of increased risk for fire — and the majority of these incidents start with cooking, candles or Christmas trees.

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Craig Barnard
NKF&R welcomes new firefighter/paramedic | North Kitsap Fire...
By Michele Laboda • October 26, 2012 3:53 pm

Help your neighbors, be a part of a top-notch team and learn valuable skills by joining your fire department’s volunteer program.

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Recruits from NKF&R’s 2012 Volunteer-Intern Firefighting Academy reload fire hoses after a day of training on the drillground.
Lots of ways to become more fire safe...
By Michele Laboda • September 28, 2012 5:30 pm

BIG THANKS are in order for the 200-plus neighbors who attended this year’s 9/11 Community Breakfast and donated more than $1,600 to benefit the North Kitsap Schools Foundation.

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Donations at 9/11 breakfast will benefit local schools | North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
Donations at 9/11 breakfast will benefit local schools...
By Michele Laboda • August 31, 2012 5:33 pm

As of this writing, a stretch of hot August weather inspired the Kitsap County Fire Marshal to impose an outdoor burning ban on Aug. 16.

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Lead the parade; play it safe in July festivities | North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
Lead the parade; play it safe in July...
By Michele Laboda • June 29, 2012 4:54 pm

On behalf of everyone at North Kitsap Fire & Rescue as well as Bill’s family, we thank the community for their support following the loss of Firefighter/Paramedic Bill Jerrell. Bill passed away June 6. Although we continue to grieve his loss, we are very comforted by your condolences and sympathy.

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One of last year’s raffle winners
Opportunities and safety concerns as summer nears |...
By Michele Laboda • May 25, 2012 6:32 pm

Wanna be a firefighter? North Kitsap Fire & Rescue is accepting applications from those interested in joining the well-regarded volunteer-intern program.

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Practice fire safety outdoors and inside | North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
Practice fire safety outdoors and inside | North...
By Michele Laboda • May 3, 2012 6:49 pm

Wildfire can happen here though it’s a common misconception that it can’t — and, certainly, not this early.

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