City of Ocean Shores
Fire and Emergency Care Department
676 Point Brown Avenue, N.E.
(360) 289-3611
Pride, Commitment, and Service

The Ocean Shores Fire and Emergency Care Department, located at the intersection of Point Brown Avenue N.E. and J.K. Lewis, is staffed by eight career, eight part-time, and 24 paid-call volunteer personnel. The station is staffed 24-hours a day by a minimum of two on-duty personnel, backed up by at least eight paid-call personnel with 911 emergency notification. There are 12 Volunteers in Prevention who help perform business life safety inspections and staff the office. The Department also has a large Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) that is available to assist the City during major emergencies.

Two fire engines, one 85-foot aerial platform, and a brush engine provide fire protection. An automatic aid agreement with Grays Harbor Fire District #7 provides additional assistance. Fire insurance rating for both residential and commercial property is rated at a class 6.

Three advance life support (ALS) ambulances and one ALS-equipped fire engine provide emergency care. Four 24-hour career personnel are paramedic trained, and three are ALS technicians. Most of the paid-call volunteers are emergency medical technicians with some trained at the ALS and paramedic level.

The department has a comprehensive Master Plan that covers all areas of operation. A copy of this plan is available for the public to view at the Ocean Shores Library or at the fire station. The plan calls for the Department to reach 85% of emergency class for service in five minutes or less. Because of the city's unique layout of lakes and inter-connecting waterways this cannot be accomplished from one station. The City has acquired land on Marine View Drive near Texmar to construct a second station in the near future.

The Department hold training almost every Thursday night between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. in the summer and 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. the rest of the year. Training includes fire fighting skills, emergency medical procedure, safety, and a variety of other subjects. Visitors are welcome to attend training sections; please call the station prior to attending.

The Department conducts emergency first aid and Cardioplumonary Resuscitation (CPR) training for the community at least quarterly throughout the year. Special classes can be arranged for groups of ten or more. In addition, Department personnel coordinate CERT training several time throughout the year. CERT training includes home preparation and safety, as well as helping your neighborhood and community during a large emergency situation.

The department is always in need of a few good volunteers to help accomplish its mission to protect human life and save property. If you are interested in being a part of this vital link to your community call the Department today.

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