Mission

Providing value to our communities through excellent fire and emergency services.

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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 80,000 citizens within our 21.3 square miles of boundary. 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 Jason Gay
Chief Gay started his career in the fire service in 2005 with King County Fire District #2. Prior to his time in the department, he was a member of the United States Marine Corp, and then worked in the private sector as a mechanical engineer. Chief Gay has held many positions during his time in the fire district and was promoted to Fire Chief in November of 2023. 

Chief Gay was promoted to Captain in 2012. He's worked on the ladder truck and squad, attaining numerous certifications in rescue disciplines. He sat as Vice President of local 1461, and worked as a logistics officer and fire inspector in the Fire Marshals office. This is a short list and not inclusive of his many contributions and accomplishments to the department. 

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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.