Welcome to the Fire Marshal’s Office for King County Fire District #2, servicing the cities of Burien and Normandy Park.

Our staff works with citizens, businesses and property developers to ensure the Fire Code is met and safety is a priority. Included in the scope of work handled by the FMO are fire and life safety inspections of our businesses and apartments, youth fire intervention specialists, and origin/cause investigations of fires with the help of the King County Fire Investigation Unit.

King County Fire District #2 currently employs one Fire Marshal and three Inspectors. Information on our most commonly requested documents can be found under the Fire Marshal tab at the top. If you have any questions relating to the Fire Code or inspections please contact the inspector below via phone or through the email contact form provided. The inspectors’ coverage areas are shown below their phone numbers.

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Assistant Chief / Fire Marshal
​Ray Desmarais
(206) 209-4119

Ray began as a volunteer in 2005 and was hired full-time in 2008 with KCFD #2. He promoted to Captain in 2017, and now resides as the Fire Marshal overseeing Burien & Normandy Park, and assisting King County in the unincorporated area of White Center.

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Fire Inspector
​George Stoess
(206) 209-4103 
136th North, including North Highline

George was hired in 2001, was promoted to Captain Fire Inspector September 2016.  He has completed several courses and is certified as a Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, and Public Educator – Youth Fire Setter Intervention Specialist.

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Fire Inspector
Jason Gay
(206) 209-4106
​136th South to 152nd

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Fire Inspector
​Tim Zimnisky
(206) 209-4115
152nd South Through Normandy Park

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Documents

Hydrant Forms
Fire Watch Requirements
Home Daycare Checklist
Permit Application
Public Record Request