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EJFR proudly serves the residents of East Jefferson County through comprehensive fire and life safety prevention programming, emergency medical responses, and fire and technical rescue responses, totaling more than 5,800 calls for service each year.  Following the merger with Port Ludlow Fire in 2022, EJFR continues to operate without increases in personnel head count, meeting minimum staffing of emergency responders and maintaining a lean efficient administrative staff.   The district is...

The European green crab (EGC), considered to be one of the most damaging invasive species, has been spreading along the coastlines of Washington State. When able to establish a large population in an area for a long period of time, they can have devastating effects on some native species. On Monday, March 2 , Hillary Sanders from the Marine Science Center will discuss the Molt Search project. You’ll learn where EGC is being found, why it matters, and what you can do about it. She will also...