About Us

Mountain View Fire and Rescue was formed on January 6, 1953 and was formally known as King County Fire District 44 (JPG). The district has grown over the years to what it is today with a population of over 32,000 people and an area of 70 square miles to include much of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and City of Black Diamond.

The service area is comprised of primarily rural residential property with numerous schools and a few commercial businesses.

2024 District Map

Prominent District Landmarks:

  • Flaming Geyser State Park
  • Muckleshoot Indian Reservation
  • Pacific Raceways
  • Washington National Golf Course
  • White River Amphitheater
  • Green River

Mutual Aid Agreements

Mountain View Fire and Rescue has a mutual aid agreement with all Fire Departments in King County under the Countywide "Mutual Assistance and Interlocal Agreement" including our direct neighbors:

  • Enumclaw Fire Department
  • Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
  • Valley Regional Fire Authority

King County Medic One provides advanced life support services for the district and Medic 12 operates out of Mountain View Fire and Rescue Station 94. Our 911 calls are dispatched through Valley Communications based in Kent. We respond to approximately 2,800 alarms each year, most are medical-related. Review our latest call volume.

Board of Commissioners

The District serves under the direction of an elected, 5-member Board of Commissioners. Each Commissioner serves a 6-year term. We welcome the public to attend board meetings, held on the 4th Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. Review agendas and minutes from the past few Board of Commissioner Meetings. Meetings are currently held virtually, information on joining the meeting may be found in the meeting agenda.

Personnel

  • Dawn Judkins - Fire Chief
  • Dustin Trout - Deputy Fire Chief
  • Patty Kramlich - Finance Manager
  • Lisette Kelly - HR Specialist/ Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Mike Sodon - Maintenance Manager

The district is comprised of about 35 career firefighters belonging to IAFF Local 3186. We also have about 5 volunteers, including Firefighters/  Emergency Medical Technicians & Chaplains.

Through the combination of career and volunteer personnel, Mountain View strives to provide the community's citizens with timely responses from well-trained individuals and proper equipment, within the limits of our operating budget.

Stations

The district operates out of 6 fire stations, deploying:

  • Structure fire apparatus
  • Wildland brush trucks
  • Pumper/ tenders
  • Aid vehicles
  • And, a variety of command, training/ safety officer, transport van and maintenance vehicles