Renton Regional Fire Authority (Washington)

Area Served[]

The Renton Regional Fire Authority (Renton RFA) is a special purpose district that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the City of Renton, located in the Puget Sound Region, at the mouth of the Cedar River in King County, Washington state. In addition, Renton RFA has been serving former King County Fire District 25 since July 1, 2016, as well as King County Fire District 40 since January 1, 2022, the later under a 20-year contract.

Renton is an inner-ring suburb of Seattle, situated 11 miles southeast of the downtown area of the Emerald City. The city takes its name in honor of Captain William Renton, a local lumber and shipping merchant. Incorporated as a city on September 6, 1901, Renton encompasses an area covering 25.27 square miles, which includes the Boeing Renton Factory, and serves a population of approximately 106,785 inhabitants. Renton is bordered by the City of Newcastle to the north, by unincorporated land on Cougar Mountain to the northeast, by unincorporated King County, including the community of East Renton Highlands. as well as the Maplewood Heights area, to the east, by the unincorporated community of Fairwood to the southeast, by the City of Kent to the south, by the City of Tukwila and the unincorporated community of West Hill to the west, and by the unincorporated community of Bryn Mawr-Skyway, as well as by the southeast shore of Lake Washington, to the northwest.

Department Profile[]

Renton Regional Fire Authority is made-up of five divisions: Response Operations, Emergency/Health and Safety, Office of the Fire Marshal, Support Services, and Administration. The Response Operations Division oversees the authorities' firefighters and manages specialty teams, including water rescue, technical rescue, and hazmat. The Emergency/Health & Safety Division provides the full spectrum of emergency medical services (EMS) to the district. The Office of the Fire Marshal provides fire inspections, investigations, permitting, plans review, and public education. The Support Services Division manages all of Renton RFA’s facilities, fleet, logistics, and planning. The Administration Division manages the finance, HR, IT, communications and administrative support sections of the organization.

Washington Task Force 1[]

The Renton Regional Fire Authority is a member agency of FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Washington Task Force 1 (WA-TF1)

History[]

At the April 26, 2016 Special Election, voters approved the merger of the City of Renton and King County Fire District 25 with 8.343 "yes" votes and 4,976 "no" votes,^[1] forming the Renton Regional Fire Authority on July 1, 2016. The RFA is governed by a six-person board, consisting of three (3) Renton City Council members and three (3) Fire District 25 Commissioners. There is also one non-voting member representing King County Fire District 40.

On January 15, 2018, Renton RFA began providing services to King County Fire District 40, which had previously contracted services from the City of Renton since 2008.^[2]

Apparatus Roster[]

All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
Shop number in brackets
Washington license plate denoted by WA#.

Fire Station 11 - 211 Mill Avenue South[]

Engine 311 (F123) - 2017 E-One Cyclone II (1500/500/30A) (SO#140954 or 141213)

Ladder 311 (F105) - 2019 E-One Cyclone (-/-/100' rear-mount platform)

Aid 311 (BLS) - 2019 Ford F-450 / Braun Liberty Type I (SN#8068) (WA#C9591C) (Ex-Aid 312)

Fire Station 12 - 1209 Kirkland Avenue NE[]

Engine 312 (F124) - 2017 E-One Cyclone II (1500/500/30A) (SO#140954 or 141213)

Aid 312 (BLS) - 2021 Ford F-450 4x4 / Horton 457 Type I

Battalion 312 - 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4

Water Rescue 312 - 2018 Ram 5500 / Maintainer Custom Bodies 12' walk-around (pp/20 rinse system) Note: The Zone 3 fire agencies dive program is paused. They will continue offering water rescue. Dive is now handled solely by King County Sheriff.

Engine 412 -

Fire Station 13 (Headquarters) - 18002 108th Avenue SE[]

Engine 313 - 2022 Pierce Enforcer (1500/500) (SN#36294-02)

Battalion 313 - 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4x4

Aid 313 (BLS) - 2021 Ford F-450 4x4 / Horton 457 Type I (WA#2233C)

Engine 413 (F114) - 2015 E-One Cyclone II (1500/500/30A) (SO#139103 or 139141) (Ex-Engine 313)

Aid 413 (BLS) - 2013 International DuraStar / Braun Northwest Type I (Ex-Aid 312, ex-Aid 12)

(F110) (Reserve) -

(F111) (Reserve) -

Fire Station 14 - 1900 Lind Avenue SW[]

Engine 314 (F149) - 2022 Pierce Enforcer (1500/500) (SN#362940-3)

Hazmat 314 (F120) - 2017 Freightliner M2 106 / E-One walk-in (SO#140032)

Support 314 (790) - 2019 Ford F-350 4x4 (Owned by Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority)

Foam Trailer 314 (7136) - 2017 PJ Trailer carhauler (Owned by Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority)

Engine 414 (Spare) (FO85) - 2005 E-One Cyclone II (1500/500)

Fire Station 15 - 1404 North 30th Street[]

Built 2018-19

Engine 315 (F115) - 2015 E-One Cyclone II (1500/500/30A) (SO#139103 or 139141) (Ex-Engine 314)

Ladder 411 (Spare) - 2011 E-One Cyclone (-/-/100' rear-mount platform) (Ex-Ladder 311)

Fire Station 16 - 12923 156th Avenue SE, East Renton Highlands[]

Operated under contract with King County Fire District 25

Engine 316 - 2019 E-One Cyclone (1500/500)

Brush 316 - 2021 Ford F-550 4x4 / Cascade Fire Type 6 wildland (250/400)

Engine 416 (Spare) (F093) - 2008 E-One Quest (1500/500) (Ex-Engine 315, ex-Engine 12)

Fire Station 17 - 14810 SE Petrovitsky Road, Cascade-Fairwood[]

King County Fire District 40

Engine 317 - 2022 Pierce Enforcer (1500/500) (SN#36294-01)

Brush 317 - 2010 Ford F-550 4x4 / J&D Hydraulics (150/350)

Decon 317 - 2011 Haulmark trailer

Aid 317 - 2021 Ford F-450 4x4 / Horton 457

Aid 417 (Spare) - 2011 International 4400LP / Braun Northwest Type I 182" Module (SO#1327-1)

Assignment Unknown[]

(BLS) - 2013 International DuraStar / Braun Northwest Type I ambulance (Ex-Aid 313)

Retired Apparatus[]

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4

(F080) - 2000 Ford Excursion 4x4

(F075) - 2000 E-One Cyclone aerial (-/-/95' rear-mount platform)

1999 International 4700 / North Star Type I ambulance

(F074) - 1999 E-One Cyclone II pumper (1500/500)

(F068) - 1999 Ford F-550 / 1989 North Star / 1999 North Star dive unit

(F061) - 1998 E-One Cyclone II pumper (1500/500) (Sold to Lone Pine Fire Department (California))

1993 E-One Cyclone pumper (1250/500) (Sold to Mason County Fire Protection District No. 9)

1989 Ford F-350 / North Star Type I ambulance

1989 Spartan / FMC pumper (1500/500)

1987 Pierce Dash pumper (1500/500)

1987 Mack MC / 3D pumper (1500/500)

(F044) - 1984 Chevrolet Step Van walk-in hazmat

In Production[]

2x 2023 Ford F-450 4x4 / Horton ambulance

External Links[]

Renton Regional Fire Authority

Station Map[]

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↑ King County Auditor's Office (2016). April 26, 2016 Special Election Results. King County Past Elections.
↑ Fire And Emergency Services Operating Agreement.

[1] King County Auditor's Office (2016). April 26, 2016 Special Election Results. King County Past Elections.

[2] Fire And Emergency Services Operating Agreement.

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