McLane Black Lake Fire Department

03/02/2026

Your local Thurston County volunteers recently came together for a multi-agency firefighting training drill known as “Open Gym.”

Members from McLane Black Lake Fire Department, Griffin Fire Department, West Thurston Fire, and South Thurston Fire & EMS trained side by side to sharpen skills, strengthen teamwork, and enhance coordinated response efforts.

Opportunities like “Open Gym” help ensure our crews are prepared to work seamlessly together when it matters most — serving and protecting our Thurston County community.

02/20/2026

Our firefighter recruits are training in all weather to serve our community with courage and skill. Let’s show them some love 💕 🚒

02/18/2026

Helpful information as we experience some winter weather around the area.

❄️The National Weather Service forecasts below-freezing nighttime weather patterns in the Puget Sound with possible sleet and snow in the coming days. Extreme cold temperatures are dangerous for those without shelter.

⚠️Our office is issuing an advisory to increase shelter-in-place efforts and extend overnight shelter capacity for Wednesday, February 18 & Thursday, February 19, 2026. Read the full release here👉https://ow.ly/44r150YhmbN

02/08/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the graduating Class 25-1 from the Thurston County Fire Training Academy. Completing the fire academy takes grit, discipline, and dedication, and this class delivered every step of the way. This is a major accomplishment, and we’re incredibly proud of you!

Congratulations to our McLane Black Lake Fire Department graduates of Nicholas Brooks, Isaiah Bobo, and Joshua Hernandez.

Also a shout out to Joshua Hernandez who was recognized as part of the Engine Company Award!

We look forward to watching your continued growth and using your skills to serve our community. 🚒🧯

01/24/2026

Our coldest temperatures of the winter are here. Make sure to protect your pipes and faucets. Keep animals inside, if possible. Stay warm and safe.

❄️Our department is declaring a “Hazardous Weather” advisory to increase shelter-in-place efforts and extend overnight shelter capacity for Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2026. Get more information here: https://ow.ly/Q1Kr50Y2fkq

See the full Thurston County Shelter List: https://ow.ly/B0sQ50Y2fku

01/09/2026

On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our fellow first responders in law enforcement for your unwavering dedication to keeping our communities safe.

Every day, you face challenging situations with courage and professionalism, and we deeply appreciate your partnership in protecting our citizens.

Your work matters, and today we proudly acknowledge and appreciate everything you do. Stay safe, and thank you for your service!

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12/31/2025

From your McLane Black Lake Fire Department, we wish you and your families a safe, joyful, and Happy New Year as we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026.

We greatly appreciate the incredible support you have shown us throughout 2025. Your trust and encouragement strengthen our mission and our commitment to serving you.

As you celebrate the New Year, do so responsibly.

We look forward to serving you in 2026.

12/25/2025

Wishing our entire community a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from your McLane Black Lake Fire Department!

12/23/2025

Our Family and Friends Holiday Gathering at McLane Black Lake Fire Department was a success! Thank you to Captain Haun and D Shift, the station was festive and bright. We had putt putt golf, holiday movie trivia, a holiday movie with treats and a special soda bar. Santa even came on the ladder truck to surprise the kids!

12/20/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we learn of the passing of Washington State Patrol Trooper Tara Marysa Guting, who was tragically killed in a vehicle-related incident in Tacoma.

We sends our deepest condolences to Trooper Guting’s family, friends, and our brothers and sisters at the WSP. We stand with you in this difficult time. Rest easy, Trooper Guting.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) confirms the tragic loss of Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting #720, who was killed Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle in Tacoma.

Trooper Guting was standing outside of her patrol car investigating a two-vehicle collision when she was struck just before 7:30 p.m. on southbound State Route 509 near milepost 2, south of the Port of Tacoma. Individuals on scene rendered aid, but the trooper ultimately succumbed to her injuries. The Tacoma Police Department (TPD) is taking over the investigation of the incident.

Trooper Guting, 29, began her career with the WSP as a trooper cadet in January 2024. She graduated with the 119th Trooper Basic Training Class, commissioning that same year on Oct. 30th. In that time, served in WSP District 1 in Tacoma.

Tara’s loss is deeply felt within the WSP family, and especially by her husband, Timothy, who himself serves as a Deputy State Fire Marshal at the WSP Fire Training Academy in North Bend.

Tara Guting was born on July 19, 1996, to Russell and Cheryl Hirata in Honolulu, Hawaii. She attended Mililani High School in Mililani, Hawaii, and graduated on May 25, 2014. She began a career of service by enlisting in the Army National Guard on Oct. 22, 2014, where she served honorably as a Signal Intelligence Analyst until Oct, 21, 2022. Her dedication to service and commitment to her duties were evident throughout her eight-year military career.

She married Timothy on Aug. 21, 2019, at the Fire Training Academy.

She answered her final call Friday night, marking the 34th time in WSP’s 105-year history that the agency lost one of its own in line of duty.

“My heartfelt condolences go out to Timothy, Tara’s extended family, her friends, her academy classmates, to District 1 Captain Gundermann, and his entire team,” said WSP Chief John R. Batiste. “We will never forget Badge #720 – Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting.

“The sky has poured rain on us all for the past two weeks… And with this loss, now tears flood our souls.”

12/15/2025

We want to take a moment and thank our entire community for the generous donations during our Santa Sleigh food drive.

We collected 8,854lbs of food and $1,800 for the Thurston County Food Bank and will make a huge impact for the community.