Mission

King County Fire District #2 exists to provide service to the community by preventing and minimizing loss of life, pain and suffering, and property loss or damage.

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Department Overview

Located 10 miles south of Seattle Washington, King County Fire Protection District #2 provides fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials response, mutual aid response, and emergency medical services in cooperation with King County Medic One, the Valley Communications Center, and other related public services.

As public servants to the community, we are committed to excellence, and dedicated to the efficient delivery of these services.

The Department, consisting of 70 paid and roughly 12 volunteer personnel staffs 4 fire engines, one aerial ladder and one aid car to provide protection for the approximately 56,000 citizens who live within our boundaries. Advanced Life Support (ALS) is provided by King County Medic One. Private ambulance companies are utilized to transport non-ALS patients to local hospitals.

MASTHEAD PHOTO:
Burien firefighters in 1974, Pulitzer Prize-winning photo by Jerry Gay, The Seattle Times

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CHIEF MARRS
Chief Mike Marrs started his career as a volunteer fire fighter in 1990. He was hired as a career fire fighter in August of 1992, was promoted to fire marshal in 1997, and became chief in January of 1999. Chief Marrs is also responsible for the fire administration and chief duties to Fire District 11, North Highline Fire.

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Assistant Chief A. Wayne Metz
​Assistant Chief Wayne Metz is a retired U.S. military Lieutenant Colonel having served for 27 years as an Infantry Officer. He began his career as a fire fighter with the North Highline Fire District in September of 2014. After the consolidation of the North Highline Fire Department into King County Fire District #2, Assistant Chief Metz aka 'the Colonel' was promoted to Captain in February 2020 with King County Fire District #2. He became the department Assistant Chief and Chief of Operations in May of 2021. He is responsible for all current and future operations related to Emergency Medical Services and Fire Suppression activities within KCFD#2.