EDITH House

EDITH House is an annual program from the Yakima Fire Department aimed at 2nd grade children as an orientation to escaping the home in case of emergency. (EDITH is an acronym that stands for Exit Drills In The Home.) We don’t want them to simply know how to escape, we want them to be able to call 911 and give their address and phone number. » Read more

Promotions

 
Our wholehearted congratulations are extended to Ted Vander Houwen on his promotion to Deputy Fire Chief, Kai Nishida on his promotion to Lieutenant and to Mike Trujillo on his promotion to Lieutenant.  If you have the opportunity to see one of these gentlemen, feel free to extend your congratulatory sentiments as well! » Read more