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    Articles by Michele Laboda
    Preparing for little disruptions and large disasters | NKF&R
    Preparing for little disruptions and large disasters |...
    By Michele Laboda • March 1, 2012 4:18 pm

    We know that a large number of people were terribly inconvenienced by the extended closure of Hansville Road during an entire evening Feb. 8.

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    Local fire districts seek cost savings | North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
    Local fire districts seek cost savings | North...
    By Michele Laboda • February 6, 2012 2:43 pm

    North Kitsap Fire & Rescue wrapped up 2011 with a total of 2,355 emergency responses. That number is down about 5 percent from 2010 (2,480 responses).

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    Some tips to keep your family fire-safe | North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
    Some tips to keep your family fire-safe |...
    By Michele Laboda • November 23, 2011 2:52 pm

    We wish you a holiday season that is full of light, laughter and love. In that spirit, we offer the following safety tips to help you ensure that your family’s holiday isn’t marred by tragedy.

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    Cub Scout 4555 presents a flag during the 9/11 commemoration at North Kitsap Fire & Rescue’s headquarters station. Below
    Follow these tips to keep your home fire-safe...
    By Michele Laboda • October 3, 2011 3:07 pm

    “Protect Your Family from Fire” is the theme of this year’s National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9–15. What’s the best way to protect your family from fire? Be ahead of the game, of course.

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    Remember the victims of Sept. 11, 2001 | North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
    Remember the victims of Sept. 11, 2001 |...
    By Michele Laboda • August 29, 2011 12:51 pm

    Join us in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at a community breakfast on Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Paul T. Nichol headquarters fire station (26642 Miller Bay Road NE, near Kingston).

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    NKF&R raffling a ride in the Kingston Fourth parade | NKF&R | June
    NKF&R raffling a ride in the Kingston Fourth...
    By Michele Laboda • June 9, 2011 12:29 pm

    We’re doing our part to support Kingston’s Fourth of July celebration by selling raffle tickets for two grand prizes: a…

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    Helmets don’t guard against scraped shins
    New ‘citations’ reward safe behavior | NKF&R |...
    By Michele Laboda • May 3, 2011 4:11 pm

    Join us on the opening day of the Kingston Farmers Market where we’ll be helping families to prepare for a…

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    Contributed photo Several NKF&R employees are part of a regional technical rescue team that trains together regularly.
    A big quake will happen here | North...
    By Michele Laboda • April 4, 2011 10:03 pm

    Watching the devastation in Japan, we’re reminded that our part of the world is equally vulnerable to earthquake and tsunami…

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    Fire districts studying cooperation | NKF&R | March
    Fire districts studying cooperation | NKF&R | March
    By Michele Laboda • March 1, 2011 7:34 pm

    After an extensive interview process, the fire Commissioners for Poulsbo Fire Department and North Kitsap Fire & Rescue have selected…

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    Anyone can be a lifesaver | NKF&R | October
    Anyone can be a lifesaver | NKF&R |...
    By Michele Laboda • October 1, 2010 2:42 pm

    When a 54-year-old man collapsed during training at the Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust facility in Kingston this summer, three people…

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    Summer heat brings burn ban | NKF&R | August
    Summer heat brings burn ban | NKF&R |...
    By Michele Laboda • August 9, 2010 7:00 pm

    Thank you to the many folks out there who purchased our raffle tickets to benefit Kingston’s Fourth of July celebration….

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    NKF&R honor recruits | NKF&R | June
    NKF&R honor recruits | NKF&R | June
    By Michele Laboda • June 11, 2010 5:40 pm

    Here’s what is coming up at North Kitsap Fire and Rescue: Life Jacket Loaners at Buck Lake Despite the fact…

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    Help prevent head injuries | NKF&R | May
    Help prevent head injuries | NKF&R | May
    By Michele Laboda • May 3, 2010 6:31 pm

    National Safe Kids Week is April 25 through May 3. This year, the focus is on prevention of sports-related head…

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    NKF&R calls were up in 2009 | North Kitsap Fire and Rescue | March
    NKF&R calls were up in 2009 | North...
    By Michele Laboda • March 5, 2010 4:47 pm

    The total number of calls for 2009 to North Kitsap Fire & Rescue showed a slight increase over the total…

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    Burn rule changes coming in 2010 | North Kitsap Fire and Rescue | January
    Burn rule changes coming in 2010 | North...
    By Michele Laboda • December 28, 2009 2:23 pm

    The new year will bring several changes to the rules governing outdoor burning. The county’s fire agencies have collaborated to…

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    Diligent staff keep NKF&R efficient | NKF&R | December
    Diligent staff keep NKF&R efficient | NKF&R |...
    By Michele Laboda • November 25, 2009 2:50 pm

    It takes more than firefighters to provide you with reliable and effective emergency response. Behind the scenes at North Kitsap…

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    A plaque honoring Blaze
    Firedog’s memory burns on | North Kitsap Fire...
    By Michele Laboda • September 29, 2009 1:52 pm

    UPDATE: The unveiling of the Blaze sculpture, scheduled for Oct. 3, has been canceled so fire department personnel can attend…

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    North Kitsap Fire & Rescue: Conditions are very dry
    North Kitsap Fire & Rescue: Conditions are very...
    By Michele Laboda • July 30, 2009 5:04 pm

    Burn ban is on — Due to high fire danger, a Phase I Outdoor Burn Ban was imposed on July…

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    Map shows NKF&R's station staffing.
    North Kitsap Fire & Rescue
    By Michele Laboda • April 24, 2009 1:32 pm

    Upcoming Ban on Landclearing Fires – The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) has announced their intent to disallow landclearing…

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    NKF&R Volunteer and Car Seat Technician Nancy McClellan makes sure these two are riding as safely as possible at one of our monthly car seat checks.
    North Kitsap Fire & Rescue: Think before you...
    By Michele Laboda • March 27, 2009 2:14 pm

    Think Before You Park — Some community members have asked us to remind you about the importance of maintaining space…

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