Highline School District proposes update to school safety and security program

The Highline School District announced Tuesday (May 14) that “more extensive staff training and strong coordination with local law enforcement are the hallmarks of a proposal to improve safety and... [Read more]

South King Fire & Rescue Awarded $400,000 Grant for Defibrillators

South King Fire & Rescue received word Jan. 25 that they would be receiving a $400,000 federal grant to assist them in replacing an aging fleet of Defibrillators on their emergency response fire engines... [Read more]

Contrary to Report, Highline Schools Has ‘No Proposal’ to Disarm Guards

by Jack Mayne There is no plan for the Highline Public School District to disarm its security officers or police “resource officers,” contrary to a KOMO television report broadcast Monday (Jan. 7). “Basically,... [Read more]

Des Moines Expanding School Zone Safety Program with New Speed Cameras

The City of Des Moines on Thursday (Nov. 1) announced the expansion of its School Zone Safety Program, which aims to protect students, drivers, and passengers from injuries or collisions caused by speeding... [Read more]

September is National Preparedness Month – Are YOU Prepared?

Can you believe that Summer’s almost gone, even thoughit seems like it just got started? September is “National Preparedness Month,” and once again publicsafe.org Founder/Publisher Wayne Corey... [Read more]

Safety Tips for Summer Fire Season, Courtesy Publicsafe.org’s Wayne Corey

With the fire season upon us, publicsafe.org Publisher Wayne Corey wants to remind everyone to review the fire safety tips listed below and be prepared for all contingencies. For the 4th of July: please... [Read more]

LETTER: South King Fire & Rescue Needs Our Help – Vote Yes April 17

Dear Editor Our fire district, South King Fire & Rescue, encompassing Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of King County, needs our help. Everyone knows that the economy the last few years has been in... [Read more]

City Of Des Moines Extends School Zone Safety Traffic Program

As we previously reported, in September, the City of Des Moines announced the start of the ‘School Zone Safety Program,’ a new road safety camera program to prevent speeding in school zones. The... [Read more]

Speeders Beware – Des Moines Starts New School Zone Safety Program

The City of Des Moines announced Monday (Sept. 26) the start of the ‘School Zone Safety Program,’ a new road safety camera program to prevent dangerous speeding in school zones, beginning in... [Read more]

September Is ‘National Preparedness Month’ – Are YOU Prepared?

With the beginning of cooler nights and football fever in the air, winter cannot be far behind. September is “National Preparedness Month,” and once again www.publicsafe.org publisher Wayne Corey... [Read more]

South King Fire & Rescue Warns That Dry Weather + Carelessness = More Fires

Our friends at South King Fire & Rescue want our Readers to do their part this summer in keeping our communities free from fire, after fire responses soared over the holiday weekend. “Most of... [Read more]

Firefighters Ready To Issue Citations – For Doing The Right Thing That Is…

Beginning this month, South King firefighters will be handing out Safe Rider “Citations,” singling out children doing things right, not wrong. The business card-sized coupons will be given to children... [Read more]

‘Calling All Heroes’ – King County EMS/Medic One Honors Dispatchers

by Wayne Corey, EMS/Medic One Advisory Committee Four local residents were recently honored as King County Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year for their outstanding contributions to the public’s... [Read more]

South King Fire & Rescue Reminds Us That It’s National Burn Awareness Week

South King Fire & Rescue wants to remind our Readers about a very important topic – it’s National Burn Awareness week. The first week in February marks this important cause, all in an attempt... [Read more]

So. King Fire & Rescue Recognizes Outstanding Employees & Community Members

South King Fire & Rescue announced Wednesday (Feb. 2nd) that they recently recognized employees and community volunteers for their outstanding service, improved business practices and community involvement. Chief... [Read more]

South King Fire & Rescue Credits Sprinklers For Saving Burning Condo

South King Fire & Rescue fire investigators are again crediting fire sprinklers with saving a condominium building at 33020 10th Ave SW (Latitude Condominiums) on Sunday, January 23. The sprinklers... [Read more]

South King Fire & Rescue Seeking Input, Taking Survey From Area Residents

South King Fire & Rescue announced that is looking for some input from the citizens and the community that they serve – area residents are being asked to fill out an online survey. Deputy Chief... [Read more]

King County Leads Nation In Survival Rate From Cardiac Arrest

Since September is “National Preparedness Month,” we’d like to share more info on how folks can “be prepared” for any and all kinds of emergencies. Our friend Wayne Corey... [Read more]

September Is Emergency Preparedness Month; Here’s How To Prepare

The month of September is considered “National Preparedness Month,” and courtesy our friend Wayne Corey, here’s some important info on how to be prepared from a local angle: To mark... [Read more]

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Boat Catches Fire, Burns Off Des Moines Saturday

UPDATE SUNDAY 8/15/10: We’ve added video of the fire – see below. Witness (and Photographer/Videographer) Wayne Corey says he heard that one person was on board a boat that caught fire Saturday... [Read more]