Ready to respond: Boeing Field ARFF, neighbors train to deliver water to airfield emergencies
Crossposted from The Centerline With any fire emergency, firefighters are first to rush to the scene. The No. 1 tool they need is water to extinguish the flames – and at the airport they need plenty of it. That’s why last month at King County International Airport/Boeing Field, King County Sheriff’s Office Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) unit conducted water-supply training exercises, and we invited our neighbors. We hosted Seattle, Tukwila and The Boeing Company Fire Departments over multiple practice sessions – organized by our own Deputy Seth Grant with ARFF – in… Read More
Employee Discount: Get your Trek on with Star Trek Beyond live in concert
King County employees can get discounted tickets to see Star Trek Beyond at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Seattle Symphony. All Orchestra Level Main Floor Seats are $35. Employees need to visit www.seattlesymphony.org, click Concerts and Tickets and enter the promo code BEYOND before selecting their seats. The Seattle Symphony will perform all the music from the movie live, while the film and dialog are playing on the giant screen hanging above the symphony. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
What happens to your Employee Survey
What happens to your employee survey once you take it? Turns out, a lot. Many steps are taken to assure your confidentiality is protected, the data is analyzed in a way that points to what’s important to you – not just good or bad – and then we take steps together to act on what we learned. The 2017 King County Employee Survey will open Monday, Sept. 18, running until Friday, Oct. 6, and paper surveys will be open from Monday, Sept. 11, to Friday, Oct. 6, for employees without email. Superior Court, District… Read More
Metro employee receives lifesaving award
Crossposted from Metro Matters By Hannah Debenedetto / King County DOT intern When an elderly man suffered a heart attack last April outside a Burien Starbucks cafe, Metro’s Marc Anderson knew what to do. Anderson monitored the man’s vital signs as a Starbucks employee provided chest compressions. They continued performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until paramedics from nearby King County Fire District 28 arrived. In August, Metro Transit Risk Program Manager Marc Anderson was honored with the City of Burien’s 2017 Heroism Award for helping save the man’s life. The patient, Christopher Smith… Read More
September is National Preparedness Month
On September 1, National Preparedness Month began. The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey in Houston and other Gulf Coast communities is a reminder to all of us that a natural or human-caused disaster can strike at any time. Preparedness is key – at home, at work, and at school. King County Emergency Management has preparedness tips and information at www.kingcounty.gov/prepare.
Mark your calendars! King County work site flu clinics coming soon
Crossposted from Healthy Incentives Free flu vaccines at county worksites start this month. King County worksite flu clinics for employees start this month! Clinics are open to all King County employees and are provided at no cost to benefits-covered employees. Employees with no health benefits may self-pay for the vaccine at the clinic (flu shots are $30 each). Flu shots are on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out the calendar below and mark your calendars for the location most convenient for you. Read more at Healthy Incentives
Wildfires moving into King County; widespread smoke affecting air quality
Crossposted from Emergency News The Norse Peak and American wildfires continue to burn in the area where the King, Pierce, and Kittitas County lines meet. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in the Crystal Mountain, Gold Hill, Pick Handle Basin, and Bumping Lake areas. Increased fire activity is also noted along State Route 410 near Hell’s Crossing. These fires have scorched nearly 20,000 acres and are less than 10 percent contained. In addition, smoke from wildfires in central Washington continues to pour over the Cascade Range, degrading air quality. As of 3 p.m. on… Read More
Mountain biking at Duthie Hill Park
Hailed as the Evergreen state, Washington offers outdoorsy residents an array of activities to enjoy. King County Parks partners with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Progression Cycle to promote mountain biking at Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah. With over 2 million residents in King County, Parks Director Kevin Brown is committed to providing the best riding experience for a growing cyclist community. “One of the great things about this region is the proximity to trails – both road and mountain bike trails – to the general public that has led to the growth and… Read More
Learning Center Seattle helps 24 students earn GED
King County is helping students get their GED and begin a pathway to higher education through a program called Learning Center Seattle (LCS). A partnership between King County, Seattle Central College, Seattle Education Access, United Way of King County and the Seattle-King County Workforce Development Council, LCS helps some of Seattle’s most vulnerable youth finish high school, earn a college degree and achieve their career goals. “What’s unique about Learning Center Seattle (LCS) Reengagement Program is once a student completes their GED and transitions into one of the four Seattle-based colleges [Seattle Central Community College, South Seattle Community College,… Read More
From the Hip: Barb Miner, Director, Department of Judicial Administration
Supervisors or Super Heroes? Who is instrumental in choosing the next new King County employee? Who inspires employees to be engaged, makes sure they are trained, and gets them the resources they need to accomplish their job? Who ensures daily operations are managed and weekly and monthly goals get met? Whose presence and efforts helps create an environment here in King County that is welcoming and comfortable for employees and customers alike? Who does all of this plus so much more? THE SUPERVISORS! Or maybe we should call them the SUPER HEROES,… Read More
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