Welcome to the Fire Marshal’s Office for King County Fire District #2, servicing the cities of Burien and Normandy Park.
The authority having jurisdiction over Unincorporated King County (White Center) is the King County Fire Marshal's Office. They can be contacted at (206) 296-6600.

To upload fire alarm and fire sprinkler ITM reports, please visit the Compliance Engine. If not yet registered, please go to Registration (thecomplianceengine.com).
To learn how to use TCE please visit Training | The Compliance Engine. 

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, origin and cause fire investigations (with assistance from the King County Fire Investigation Unit), and review and inspection on new fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and kitchen hood suppression systems. To name a few.

King County Fire District #2 currently employs one Fire Marshal and three Captain 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 appropriate inspector below via phone or through the email contact form provided. The inspectors’ coverage areas are shown underneath their phone numbers.

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

Ray began as a volunteer in 2005 with the North Highline Fire District and was hired full-time in 2008 with KCFD #2. He promoted to Captain in 2017, and now resides as the Fire Marshal for Burien and Normandy Park.

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Fire Inspector
​Capt. 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 ICC and IFSAC, Fire Investigator IAAI and IFSAC, and Public Educator – Youth Fire Setter Intervention Specialist NFA.

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Fire Inspector
Capt. Chris Reed
(206) 209-4106
​136th South To 152nd

Captain Chris Reed brings nearly 30 years of fire service experience to the community. Starting as a volunteer in 1994 with KCFD #2, and as a resident firefighter with KCFD #26, ultimately hired as a career firefighter in 1999. Chris moved into the Fire Marshall's office in December of 2023. He looks forward to serving the community in this new capacity and helping to ensure the people and businesses are successful and safe. 

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Fire Inspector
Capt. Matt Lemanu (photo pending)
(206) 209-4115
152nd South Through Normandy Park

Captain Mativa Lemanu (Matt) was born and raised in White Center and began as a volunteer firefighter there with the North Highline Fire District in 1995. He was hired in 2000 and found his passion in the technical rescue disciplines. He has instructed for 20 plus years in every Zone 3 technical rescue instructor cadre and helped develop Zone 3’s Technical Rescue Strategic Plan. Matt promoted to captain in 2018 and has been an acting battalion chief since 2020. He's mentored and developed countless firefighters over his 25-year career and has now found his way into the Fire Marshal’s Office as an inspector as of January 1st, 2025. He is eager for new challenges and looks forward to continuing to serve the community in his new role as an inspector. 

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Documents

​Inspector Boundary Map
Hydrant Forms
Fire Watch Requirements
Home Daycare Checklist
Permit Application
Public Record Request