South Bay Fire Department

01/04/2026

Thank You for a Great Year!

Thank you for a great year. From Trunk or Treat to the Santa Run, we loved seeing familiar faces and spending time with our community. Those moments truly mean a lot to our crews.

We worked through several windstorms and a year with higher-than-normal rainfall, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and support during those busy times. We were also excited to welcome six new firefighters to the department!

Thank you for the station visits, invitations to community events, and for welcoming us into your businesses, schools, and homes. Thank you for looking out for one another by reporting hazards, downed power lines, and fallen trees. And thank you for the kind words, cards, and goodies you share with our crews throughout the year! ❤️‍🔥🚒

We’re proud to serve this community and look forward to another year together!

01/01/2026

Ah man… who invited the safety officer? 💦😂

Quick New Year’s reminder: fireworks and sparklers can reignite hours later. Please soak them completely before tossing them out.

Let’s keep South Bay safe and make “no house fires” our first win of the year!

12/27/2025

South Bay Rd is closed between 8th and 10th ave due to a motor vehicle collision involving 2 vehicles. Please stay clear of this area.

It is awfully slick out this morning. Stay home if you can. If you have to drive, leave early and take it slow.

12/25/2025

🎄 “Joy, peace, and working smoke alarms for all! Merry Christmas from our family to yours.”
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12/23/2025

12/23/2025

We, at South Bay Fire Department, hope everyone is having a great holiday season, but there’s something important that we feel needs to be shared.

While this time of year can bring joy and excitement, it can also be filled with stress, impatience, and for millions of people, loneliness and disappointment.

Here’s a difficult but important fact: multiple large-scale studies show that New Year’s Day consistently has the highest su***de rate each year. The World Health Organization reported 2,056 deaths by su***de on January 1, 2025 alone, not including unsuccessful attempts.

If you are struggling with mental health challenges, emotional stress, substance use, or simply need someone to talk to, please dial 988.

The Su***de and Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and staffed by trained counselors who are there to listen and help.

If you’re dealing with depression or thoughts of su***de, please know that you are not alone.

And please keep an eye on your friends and loved ones. The signs are not always obvious, but your attention and care can make a difference.

12/21/2025

🎅 “Don’t let Santa call us—water your tree! Keep your Christmas tree fresh and fire-safe with regular watering.”
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12/18/2025

✨ “Holiday lights should sparkle, not spark! Inspect cords before you plug in.”
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12/17/2025

Zangle Rd is currently closed from Boston Harbor Rd to 73rd ave due to several large trees down across the roadway with powerlines tangled. Also, 81st ave is closed from Island View Dr to Evergreen Dr for the same reason. In the last 24 hours, District 8 has had 19 call responses and got some good exercise for the chainsaws!

12/16/2025

Thank you to our wonderful community for your participation in our annual Santa Run/Santa at the Station events, and all of the food/coat donations. We thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to connect and see all of the children's faces light up with joy. We also want to thank the Thurston County Food Bank for their participation, South Bay Coffee Company for their donation of hot chocolate, and the Gull Harbor Mercantile for donating the candy canes. May everyone have a joyous and safe holiday season. South Bay Coffee Company Thurston County Food Bank Gull Harbor Mercantile

12/14/2025

🚒🧑‍🚒 2-5pm, Santa's coming to town. Come on into Station 81, located at 3506 Shincke Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506 and meet your firefighters, say hi to Santa and enjoy some refreshments! We are looking forward to seeing you! 👨‍🚒🚑

12/14/2025

Our community is the greatest. Thank you everyone who came out and said hello to Santa and his elves. If you missed Santa, you can still come visit him tomorrow at Station 81 (3506 Shincke Rd. NE.) from 2PM until 5PM. We will also be accepting food and coat donations on behalf of the Thurston County Food Bank.