McLane Black Lake Fire Department
News Release
Posted: December 20, 2023
Volunteer Firefighter Academy & EMT Graduation
On Monday, December 18, 2023, your McLane Black Lake Fire Department added four new volunteer firefighters to our agency and one of our current members graduated from Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Class. Our recruits spent many hours of studying, practicing skills, and sitting in lectures learning to embracing what the fire service and EMS fields will bring to them.
Please welcome the following new Firefighters:
FF Hudson Hall
FF Nathan Johnson
FF Dustin Miles
FF Alex Talman
Please congratulate our newest Firefighter/EMT'S:
FF/EMT Mykenzee Gleizes
One of our members was presented with an award of achievement for their class.
Firefighter Academy:
Bulldog Award: Nathan Johnson
Congratulations to all of our newly trained members and thank you for representing MBLFD in your respective classes!
Posted: November 2023
Did You Know?
Home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of the year. Follow these heating tips to help prevent winter fires and to stay safe this winter season:
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Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from all heat sources including fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, space heaters or candles.
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Never use an oven to heat your home.
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Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
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Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected each year by a professional.
Posted: June 19, 2023
Volunteer Firefighter Academy & EMT Graduation
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, your McLane Black Lake Fire Department added five new volunteer firefighters to our agency and five of our current members graduated from Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Class.
Please welcome the following new Firefighters:
FF Miles Bickel
FF Mykenzee Gleizes
FF Tim Kastenholtz
FF Mark Melendres
FF Riley Owen
Please congratulate our newest Firefighter/EMT'S:
FF/EMT Ryan Boeger
FF/EMT Aiden Coombs
FF/EMT Brian Cooper
FF/EMT Maurice Reed
FF/EMT Nicholas Wynn
A couple of these individuals were presented with awards of achievement for their class.
EMT Class:
Outstanding Student - Nicholas Wynn
Most Improved - Aiden Coombs
Firefighter Academy:
Top Recruit - Tim Kastenholtz
Outstanding Engine Company - Miles Bickel
Congratulations to all of our newly trained members and thank you for representing MBLFD in your respective classes!
Posted: April 23, 2023
Welcome Brett Warwick
Your McLane Black Lake Fire Department welcomes Brett Warwick as the new Business Operations Director. Please take a moment and read Brett's bio.
Posted: February 8, 2023
Accountability and Financial Audits
Recently, your McLane Black Lake Fire Department completed its three-year (2019-2021) Accountability and Financial audits by the Office of the Washington State Auditor. Current and previous Accountability and Financial audit reports for McLane Black Lake Fire Department are posted on the Office of the Washington State Auditor website.
Posted: February 3, 2023
Space Heaters
Space heaters are a leading cause of home heating fires. Space heaters need space and should be kept at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn. Turn off your space heater when leaving your home or going to bed. Make sure you plug your space heater directly into the wall outlet.
Posted: January 29, 2023
Disaster Preparation Begins with You
Is your neighborhood prepared for a disaster? Use this handy checklist to find out!
Posted: December 31, 2022
Happy New Year!
Your McLane Black Lake Firefighters wish you and your family a very safe and Happy New Year!
Posted: December 24, 2022
Happy Holiday
Your McLane Black Lake Firefighters wish you and your family a very safe and Happy Holidays!
Posted: December 6, 2022
Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Fire Commissioners is having their regular monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. on December 8, 2022 in person at Station 91 or via Zoom. You can Join the meeting via Zoom.
Posted: November 24, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving
Your McLane Black Lake Fire Department wish you and your family a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted: November 11, 2022
To All of Our Veterans
Thank you for your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all. In short, thank you for your service!
Posted: November 9, 2022
Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Fire Commissioners is having their regular monthly meeting at 6:00 p.m. on November 10 2022 in person at Station 91 or via Zoom. You can Join the meeting via Zoom.
Posted: October 31, 2022
Board of Fire Commissioners Special Meeting
The Board of Fire Commissioners are hosting a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on November 3, 2022 to hear and consider the 2023 budget presentation. This is a workshop format and public comment will not be taken. You can Join the meeting via Zoom.
Posted: October 3, 2022
Board of Fire Commissioners Special Meeting
The Board of Fire Commissioners are hosting a special meeting at 7:00 PM on October 4, 2022 to consider exercising the District’s option to purchase a third ambulance as provided in the Braun NW bid documents and to consider the purchase of two replacement ATV’s.
Posted: August 27, 2022
How to Make a Home Fire Escape Plan
Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and a home fire escape plan. Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home.
Pull together everyone in your household and make a plan. Walk through your home and inspect all possible exits and escape routes. Households with children should consider drawing a floor plan of your home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors.
Posted: July 15, 2022
Thurston County Communities Natural Hazards and Resiliency Survey
How can we make Thurston County communities more disaster resilient?
Over 20 local government agencies including the county, cities, schools,
emergency services, transit, and other special purpose districts will evaluate
strategies to reduce community risks from natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, severe storms, and wildfires.
Your feedback on this survey will inform actions to be adopted by local governments to reduce losses. All responses will remain confidential.
Posted: June 27, 2022
Warm Days Are Upon Us, But The Water Is Still Cold
Even when the outside temperatures are high, water temperatures in the Thurston County area can be cold enough to overwhelm even the strongest swimmer.
If you plan to be in or near water this summer, follow these recommendations:
Learn to swim, including water safety and survival skills — To enjoy the water safely, learn swim strokes, water safety, survival skills, and becoming comfortable in the water.
Wear a life jacket — Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket when boating, tubing, rafting, swimming or other activities in or on lakes, rivers, salt water, or pools without a lifeguard.
Swim where there is a lifeguard — Swim in areas with lifeguards when possible. Wear a life jacket while swimming in unguarded waters or until the guards start their service.
Supervise children in or near water — Always provide close and constant attention to children you are supervising in or near water. Stay within touching distance of young children at all times.
Do not use alcohol or drugs during water activities — Never use alcohol or other impairing drugs during water and boating activities or while supervising children around the water. Alcohol affects balance, coordination, and judgement. Exposure to sun and heat worsen these effects.
Learn first aid and CPR — Learn first aid and CPR. Seconds count—the more quickly lifesaving CPR is started, the better the chances of recovery. Dial 911 in an emergency.
Posted: April 26, 2022
District Accepting Names of People Interested in Proposition Pro and Con Committees
McLane Black Lake Fire Department is placing a proposition
before the voters on the August 2, 2022, ballot authorizing the
District to restore its 2022 regular property tax levy to $1.50 per
$1,000.00 of assessed valuation for collection in 2023. The Fire District is accepting names of people interested in participating in voter pamphlet statement pro and con committees.
The deadline for appointing the committees is May 13, 2022. Citizens interested in participating on either committee can call (360) 866-1000 by May 11, 2022.
Posted: March 30, 2022
Board Meeting Update
The Board of Fire Commissioners meetings will return to in person at Station 91 beginning with the April 14, 2022 meeting. The Zoom meeting option will still be available.
Posted: March 28, 2022
Special Board Meeting
On March 29, 2022, the Board of Fire Commissioners shall convene for a special meeting to review District finances and discuss the potential need for a Levy Lid lift. The public is invited and encouraged to attend in person or on Zoom.
Posted: March 13, 2022
Spring Forward and Check Your Smoke Detectors
As we "Spring Ahead," remember to check those batteries in your smoke detectors. While you're at it, check the date on them as well. It is recommended that they be replaced every 10 years, especially those that are used to determine when dinner is done!! Those that come with a "10 year" lithium battery still need to be tested as well!
Posted: December 31, 2021
Happy New Year!
Your McLane Black Lake Fire Department wishes you a safe, healthy, and Happy New Year!
Posted: December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas!
Your McLane Black Lake Fire Department wishes you a safe and happy holiday season! Do your part to keep it a hazard free holiday.
Posted: December 20, 2021
Recruit Firefighter Academy and EMT Graduation
On Sunday, December 19, 2021, we congratulated seven of our newest members and one new EMT as they graduated from the Recruit Firefighter Academy and EMT Class:
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FF/EMT Ben Collins
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FF Tanner Alderman
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FF Christopher "Ryan" Boeger
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FF Grady Broumley
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FF Jackson Martin
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FF Evan Pulse
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FF Austin Stine
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FF Cole Tilton
As well, we had some members receive recognition: Firefighters Alderman, Martin, Pulse, and Boeger were selected as members of the "Top Engine Company" (4 of the 6 selected were MBLFD Members), and Firefighter Tanner Alderman was recognized as the "Most Outstanding Recruit of the Academy." These members have been putting in some long, hard hours since August studying and practicing their craft. We are very proud of their accomplishments and are excited to have them at members of our agency. They will be joining our crews pulling shifts and responding on calls to serve our community immediately! Congratulations to all of our graduates!!
Posted: November 25, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving!
Your McLane Black Lake Fire Department would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
Posted: November 23, 2021
Santa Sleigh is Coming to Your Neighborhood!
Santa Sleigh is a long tradition of McLane Black Lake Fire Department and we are excited that Santa will join us again. This will also be our annual food bank drive and we’ll be collecting non-perishable food items.
Posted: November 11, 2021
Veteran's Day: Honoring All Who Served
For generations, millions of Americans have answered the call to serve — taking the sacred oath to defend and preserve our Nation’s ideals of liberty and democracy. These patriots represent the best of us. On Veterans Day, we honor their service, dedication, and valor and are forever grateful for their sacrifice.
On Veterans Day, we honor our Nation’s veterans, who have given so much to protect our freedoms and the freedom of others around the globe. They represent the highest ideals of our country. While we can never fully repay the debt we owe these heroes, we will honor their service and provide them the care and support they deserve. We also salute and show gratitude for all who ensure our Armed Forces remain strong, united, and unmatched.
McLane Black Lake Fire Department would like to say a sincere “Thank you,” to the veterans in our community.
Posted: November 5, 2021
Fire Claims Two Lives
Firefighters from McLane Black Lake Fire Department responded with Olympia Fire Department to an early morning fatal structure fire in the area of French Rd. NW. on November 5, 2021. Read the full release and see the video story.
