City of Port Angeles Fire Department

The majority of fire inspections are conducted by the on-duty firefighters. The inspections not only serve as an important part of the overall fire prevention effort, they also provide an opportunity for firefighters to walk through the majority of structures in the City, enabling them to become familiar with their layout, their contents and their construction.

Port Angeles Fire Department Engine While conducting the regular inspections, firefighters provide a very valuable money-saving service to building owners – they conduct annual confidence tests of fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems. Many jurisdictions require building owners to have these systems tested annually at their own expense.

Several of the more complex occupancies in the City are inspected directly by the Fire Marshal. These occupancies include Nippon Paper, K-Ply and Olympic Medical Center. In addition, many other specialized inspections are conducted by the Fire Marshal. These include; inspections prior to shipboard hot-work, inspection of underground fuel tank installations and abandonments, inspections in conjunction with certificates of occupancy, the inspection of all in-home daycares and the inspection and testing of all new fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems.

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Teaching kids early about fire safety is very important.

A vital part of any effective fire prevention program is an active public education effort. The most cost-effective way to combat the fire problem is to prevent fires before they start, and the most cost-effective way to prevent fires from starting is to educate the public about fires.

An effective public education program should start with persons at an early age and continue throughout their lives. Obviously the content and delivery will change as the audience grows older and matures.

The Port Angeles Fire Department provides public education opportunities for thousands of individuals ranging from pre-schoolers to senior citizens.

Public Education	Permits - Inspections
General Fire Safety Lectures	Life Safety/Property Conservation Programs
Fire Extinguisher Training	Plans Review Fire/Building Codes
Stop-Drop-Roll Burn Prevention for pre-schoolers	Fire Cause, Origin & Arson Investigation
Fire Evacuation Drills	Target Hazard Pre-Fire Planning
Residential Fire Sprinkler Demonstrations	Quality Assurance Inspections of Early Detection & Suppression Systems
Services Lectures to Civic Groups	Place of Assembly Inspections *
Job Shadow/Ride-A-Long Program (Special Limitations Apply)	Welding & Cutting Inspections *
	Underground Storage Tank Abandonment Inspections *

*Permit and/or fee required. Please inquire.

If you would like further information on a public education program or permit,
contact us at Fire Prevention or phone (360) 417-4653.

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Medic 1 ambulance and paramedics Medic I
The PAFD has three ALS ambulances providing advanced life support for citizens of Port Angeles.

The Port Angeles Fire Department responds to thousands medical emergency calls and transported well over 1000 patients each year.

All ambulance related expenses for City residents are paid for in advance through the City's Medic 1 utility and its related monthly fee that is added to resident's utility statements.

The City bills only third-party payers. Non-residents using Medic 1 are charged for basic life support transports and for advanced life support transports.

Should you have any service or billing questions, please e-mail us at pafire@cityofpa.us or phone us at (360) 417-4665.

Also feel free to come by your fire department anytime for a blood pressure check.

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MEDICAID ELIGIBLE, IN HOME - CARE MEDIC 1 EXEMPTION
In 2005, the State Legislature reaffirmed the City's ability to operate and fund an ambulance utility. In addition, the Legislature provided statutory guidance in setting the City's ambulance utility rates.

Medic 1 Included in this guidance, is a provision that provides a fee exemption for those utility customers who receive in-home care services and who are on Medicaid or are Medicaid eligible.

The City of Port Angeles has adopted an ambulance (Medic I) fee exemption program that provides its eligible customers with an exemption of their Medic I monthly utility charge.

Please download the application form for complete information.

Medic 1 Exemption Forms
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Station Tours & Open House
Station Tours can be arranged for groups. The Port Angeles Fire Department offers station tours of its facilities and equipment to interested parties.

Fire Prevention and Education is our main focus and we could provide lectures, demonstrations, and show fire safety videos.

Groups need to be four years of age or older. Contact us by e-mail at Fire Department or call 417-4655 to arrange your station tour.

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Phone: 360-457-0411 / TTY: 360-417-4645
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Your Fire Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of the City while providing a board range of services designed to save lives and property. Fire Inspections:

Your Fire Department is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of the City while providing a board range of services designed to save lives and property.

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