Our values
Professionalism – Compassion – Integrity – Service – Teamwork
Our vision is to build upon the community’s trust in us to protect their family, neighbors, and property as we would our own.
Fire CARES is the Poulsbo Fire Department‘s Mobile Integrated Health Response Unit. Launched January 2021 as a partnership between the Poulsbo Fire Department, the City of Poulsbo, and Olympic Peninsula Community Clinic, CARES responds to individuals struggling with behavioral health issues and helps them navigate the situation—whether they need medical attention, mental health care, substance use disorder services, or other kinds of care.
Services
Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention is a critical part of preventing fires from occurring and limiting the harm caused by fires that occur.
Fire Suppression
We provide fire suppression to the communities of Poulsbo, Keyport, Port Gamble, and surrounding unincorporated communities.
Emergency Medical Services
We provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS), sometimes known as ambulance services or paramedic services.
Blood Pressure Checks
The Poulsbo Fire Department is happy to provide free blood pressure checks at all our stations, no appointment is needed.
Special Operations
The Poulsbo Fire Department provides technical rescue services to the community served as well as to the entire region as a contributing agency in the Kitsap County Technical Rescue Team and the Washington State Region 2 Technical Rescue Task Force.
Public Records Request
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Burn Permits
Burn permits are free and can be filled out online by creating an account with Community Connect.