Firefighter Matthew Roodzant
May 7, 1974-January 25, 2012
It is with great sadness that Woodinville Fire & Rescue announces the death of Firefighter Mathew Roodzant. Matt passed away on January 25 in an off-duty car accident. Matt is survived by his wife and 3 children.
Viewing will be on Thursday, February 2nd from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Solie Funeral Home located at 3302 Colby Ave, Everett.
The Memorial Service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 3rd at Northshore Christian Church at 5700 23 Dr West, Everett. The service is open to the public and all fire service personnel. There will not be a procession of apparatus. Class A uniforms are preferred.
Immediately following the service Matt will be interred at a private graveside ceremony in Snohomish, WA.
A reception for everyone will be held at Fire Station 31 after the service concludes. Station 31 is located at 17718 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd. NE, Woodinville.
For additional information contact Woodinville Fire & Rescue at 425-483-2131
Remembrances and donations for Matt's family can be directed to Woodinville Firefighters Benevolent Fund (WFFBF) C/O Woodinville Fire & Rescue.
Please note that the administrative offices of Woodiville Fire & Rescue will be closed Friday, February 3 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the memorial service.
Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold their regular scheduled meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 6, 2012. The meeting will be held at Fire Station #31. Click here to view a copy of the preliminary agenda. The meeting will be broadcast on ustream.tv under the Woodinville Fire BOFC channel. To view the meeting or see past meetings, follow the link at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/bofc-meetings.
Woodinville Fire & Rescue has released the 2011 fall newsletter featuring stories on carbon monoxide poisoning, ways to avoid CO danger and highlights of the upcoming Safety Fair on October 29. Click here to view a copy of the newsletter
Do you have adequate supplies in an emergency kit?
"Be prepared for at least three days in the event an emergency or disaster causes you to be self-reliant," Dee Totten, Woodinville Fire & Rescue Emergency Manager stated. "Everyone should be ready to function independently for a minimum of three days without utilities and electricity, water service, access to a supermarket and possibly without response from police, fire or rescue."
Family members should also have a plan for how they will respond and reconnect after an emergency or disaster — remember, cell phone communications are usually jammed quickly after an emergency or disaster.
"Being prepared means staying informed, knowing how to get information and alerts from local, state and federal agencies and understanding the specific risks in your community and preparing against them," Totten said. "We're taking steps as an organization to become better prepared and to help you prepare, and we urge you to take time to do the same at home, at work, for your car, and for your pets to create a more disaster resistant community."
What should individuals and families have in an emergency supply kit? Here are some of the suggested items:
One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days for drinking, and 5 gallons to include sanitation needs;
At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food and non-electric can opener, for foods that you like to eat;
Wind-up or battery-powered radio and a NOAA weather radio (have extra batteries for both);
Lightsticks or flashlight and extra batteries;
Whistle to signal for help;
Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place (protection from air-born contaminants);
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation;
Medical information, prescription medications and extra glasses;
Cash;
Local maps.
Those are the basics, but some items citizens may also want to consider adding are:
Infant formula and diapers and special supplies for the elderly;
Pet food and extra water for your pet;
Copies of important family documents (insurance policies, identification, bank records);
First aid material
Sleeping bag or warm blanket;
Complete change of clothing, including a long-sleeve shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes, additional clothes in cold-weather climates (get ready for winter);
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper (In an emergency you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleachers with added cleaners);
Fire extinguisher and know how to work one (PASS system);
Matches in a waterproof container;
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities;
Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items;
Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels;
Paper and pencils;
Books, games, puzzles and other activities for children.
Individuals and families should also consider having additional emergency kits — one full kit for home and a smaller portable kit to "grab & go" if required to leave the home quickly; one to have in the workplace, and one for your vehicles(s).
Outdoor burning is allowed during April-May and October-November. Pick up a free burn permit at any fire station. For complete regulations, click here For a map of the allowable areas with the fire district for outdoor burning, click here
Annual Report for Woodinville Fire & Rescue
View the Woodinville Fire & Rescue 2010 Annual Report. Inside you will find information from 2010 along with major accomplishments and statistics. Click here to download a copy.
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Public Forms
The following forms are provided for your convenience. If you would like to request a form that is not listed below, please contact the office at 425-483-2131.
