Annual Guns vs. Hoses Competition
Fire Chief Gary Faucett and Police Chief Randy Celori compete at hula hooping for the crowd.

Connecting with Our Community
Hundreds gathered on Main Street in downtown Lake Stevens for National Night Out. This year brought a bigger crowd than last. Looking forward to another great turnout in 2010.

A Variety of Events
There were a variety of booths and events this year. Performances from different groups in the community were demonstrated on Main Street throughout the evening.

Touring Engine 81
Firefighter/Paramedic Dennis Weisenberger shows families the fire engine after their firehouse breakfast.

What's back there?
Firefighter Lisa Defenbaugh explains how the jaws of life operate to two boys.

Connecting with our Community
Alison Caton of Lake Stevens Fire quizzes little ones on fire safety and hands out tattoos and fire hats while they wait in line for breakfast.

Introducing Topper, Snohomish County's First Arson Dog
Topper and his handler, Mike Makela  and Bruce Pulver of the Snohomish County Fire Marshal's Office stopped by the breakfast to introduce themselves to the community. Mike and Topper make up the county's first K-9 Arson Team.

Kisses from Topper
Topper was a big hit at the pancake breakfast on Saturday. Topper loved all of the attention and was happy to return the affection.

The Line Starts Early
At 6am sharp, people lined up for a delicious firehouse breakfast of all the pancakes you can eat with ham and eggs on the side. The wait was up to 20 minutes by 8am.

Getting the Grills Ready
It takes a lot of people to keep up with the volume of people the pancake breakfast brings in each year. Prepping for the rush is a must!

Celebrity Softball Tournament
Lake Stevens Team Roster: Jacob and Andy Taylor and Chris Lyons, Progressive Fitness and Juice Bar; Darwin Smith, Lake Stevens Sewer District; Janice Huxford, Aquafest Vice-President and SVR Construction and Snohomish Valley Roofing; Jan Berg, City Administrator City of Lake Stevens; Tonya Christoffersen, Lake Stevens Sewer District and Lake Stevens Lions Club; Randy Celori, Lake Stevens Police Chief, Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce President and Rotary Club; Dan Lorentzen, Commander Lake Stevens Police and Lake Stevens Fire Commissioner; Marcus Tageant, Task Properties, Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club; Mike Hope, State Representative 44th District; Justin Elder, SMG Productions.

Firefighters' Association Pancake Breakfast
The nice weather brought out many people to the Aquafest breakfast tradition at the fire station.

Big to small, they love it all!
Even the littlest diners love breakfast at the firehouse.

Touring the Trucks!
Firefighter Scott Boswell helps a little one out of the engine.

Grilled to Perfection
Firefighter Joel Lengkeek flips perfect pancakes for diners to enjoy.

Staffing the First Aid Station
Firefighter Mike Shea staffs the first aid station for citizens who may need assistance during Aquafest.

Fire Safety House in the Cove
Always a crowd favorite! Lake Stevens Fire is sure to have the fire safety house at Aquafest for kids to practice crawling low under smoke and simulating a safe escape.

First Aid on Wheels
Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Jones rides the first aid bike through downtown to assist anyone who may need assistance.

LSF Leads the Way!
LSF participated in the Children's Parade on Friday and the Grand Parade on Saturday.

Lake Stevens Fire Booth
Taking a moment to guess the burned object on Lake Stevens Fire display board.

Boys & Girls Club Booth is a Favorite!
Face painting with the Boys & Girls Club!

Tour Emergency Vehicles!
Kids and parents get a chance to tour the fire engine and try out the driver's seat.

Puget Sound Energy Booth
PSE provided a phenomenal booth this year on the topic of electrical safety.

Hats, Stickers, Tattoos and More!
Fire hats were a big hit with the kiddos at LSF's booth…kids had to answer safety questions first!

Sunnyside Preschool at the Health & Safety Fair
The Sunnyside Preschool & Kindergarten booth informed our community about our Risk Watch program.

Watermelon Wilma…a Hit Wherever She Goes!
Watermelon Wilma brought smiles to many faces at the Health & Safety Fair.

Arriving on the Track
A Rescue truck and a Police vehicle were pace cars for the Guns vs. Hoses race.

Car # 23-Joe Mulligan Takes the Lead
Joe, #23, takes the lead from #7. Way to go Joe.

And the Winner is Firefighter Joe Mulligan!
Joe and his son celebrate a victory. Joe Mulligan represented LSF at the Guns vs. Hoses race at Monroe Speedway for Safety Night. Monroe firefighters, Monroe Police and the Sheriff's Office also participated in the Race.

The Line Up
All of the drivers line up for a snap shot. No matter their place, everyone had a great time!

The Whole Gang
LSF firefighters, Scouts and parents stand in front of their 40+ foot track for a group shot.

Hootin' and Hollerin'
The boys root on their cars as the race begins! A good time was had by all.

Line 'Em Up
All of the cars lined up. What a great job these scouts did making them.

Smiles from Ear to Ear
Happy faces could be seen all around the bay. The derby was quite a hit at the fire station.

Lake Stevens Police Department
LSPD focuses on a wide variety of topics and offers information to the public about the police department in general.

A Little Something for Everyone!
Choirs, dance performances and taekwondo demonstrations were part of the entertainment for the afternoon.

Lake Stevens Fire Focuses on Fire & Life Safety
FF Joe Grassl talks to a youngster about the importance of a fire escape plan and quizes him on his fire safety knowledge.

Ready, Set, Go!
The start of the Easter Egg Hunt was signaled by the air horn on Engine 81. About 200 kids participated in the hunt this year.

Grand Prize Winner
Some eggs contained tickets for larger prizes such as baskets filled with goodies and even bicycles!

Did I Win?
A little one gets help from his dad to see if his egg held a ticket for a big prize. Thanks to the Kiwanis Club for organizing the event and to LSF C-Shift for their help!

Lifting Heavy Objects
Cribbing was used to lift heavy cement slabs so patients (in this case, dummies) could be removed from underneath.

Medical Operations
A realistic touch was added with volunteer "victims" who acted out different injuries. All of the CERT participants passed the class and are ready to help their neighbors in the event of a catastrophic event!

Fire Safety
CERT Members learn how to operate a fire extinguisher and practice putting out small fires.

Final Practical
CERT Members get to put their knowledge to the test during the CERT final practical in which they practiced light search and rescue at Station 83's Training Tower, put out small fires, lifted heavy cement slabs using their cribbing skills and practiced triaging patients. Lake Stevens Fire, Marysville Fire District, Arlington Fire Department and North County Fire/EMS joined efforts during the final, bringing CERT Members from all over Snohomish County together.

Rescued from the Tower
CERT Members carry a patient out of the tower on a backboard. The patient was taken to the triaging station and tagged according to the severity of their injuries.

Connecting with the Community
PM/FF Carol Walradt and FF Gary Chandler answer questions at the entryway of the Dicken's Fair. The front location of LSF's booth allowed us to greet everyone who entered.

Collecting Canned Food
PM/FF Jerry Aamold and Captain Mike Barry collected and sorted canned foods that were donated upon entry by fair-goers. Donated food benefitted members of our community this holiday season.

Donations at the Door
PM/FF Jerry Aamold takes donations at the door. LSF collected over 40 boxes of food for the Lake Stevens Food Bank.

A BIG Turnout
Cavelero Mid High saw a lot of traffic at this year's Dickens fair. The entire Cafeteria and the hallways leading to the area were full of booths and shoppers!

Christmas Carols Set the Mood
The Lake Stevens High School Choir sang Christmas songs which added to the Christmas spirit.

Food Bank Donations Accepted!
LSF's Gretchen Gillis accepted monetary and food donations for the food bank.

Hungry Anyone?
Captain Barry makes sure chips and water are filled for hungry customers.

Quality Service!
Captain Kosiba tops off water glasses. That’s top service!

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!
FF Nick Verbon, PM Mauer, PM Jones and PM Terry earn their extra tips by singing to diners.

LSF Talent!
Lake Stevens Fire sang many Christmas and birthday songs to various tables throughout the night. What a festive dining experience!

Ixtapa Is the Place to Be!
A big thanks to Ixtapa staff and Lake Stevens Fire for making this year’s “Tips for Firefighters” a great success. Thanks to everyone who joined us this year.

Chili Cook Off!
Captain Kosiba and Captain Barry taste chili as judges for the chili cook off.

Spooktacular Safety Cards
Firefighter Jason Kestle talks about fire safety in the home with parents while downtown for the Halloween Festival.

Lake Stevens Police Join in the Fun
LSPD hands out goodies to trick-or-treaters from their department van.

So Much to Choose From!
A girl dressed as a fairy selects her favorite pieces of candy from the fire crew.

Smoke Detectors Too!
A mother discussed smoke alarm safety with Capatin Kosiba and to her delight, she was given a smoke detector to replace one in her home.

Cute as a Bumble Bee
Paramedic Eric Jones helps a little one pick out a piece of candy. How much can fit in those little hands?

First Time Trick or Treater!
Even the youngest come out to enjoy Halloween night! This little one collected a lot of treats for a first time trick-or-treater!

Practicing Water Safety
Kids were able to "fish" for prizes from the Safe Kids pond, but only if they demonstrated the proper water safety precautions. Kids should always wear a personal floatation device while on the water and should always have an adult present when swimming.

Spin the Safety Wheel!
Kids took a shot at spinning the safety wheel in hopes of winning a prize. Kids were asked questions about bike and pedestrian safety, water safety, car safety and fire safety.

What a Catch!
Practicing water safety leads to great rewards; the reward of staying safe and in this case, the reward of winning prizes.

Helping Each Other Out
These two brothers collaborated their answers with a little teamwork to make sure they gave the best answer possible.

It's a Team Effort!
Lake Stevens Fire and Safe Kids joined efforts to run a booth at National Night Out. Parents and children were able to test their knowledge on injury prevention and won a variety of goodies for answering questions correctly.  National Night Out is a national event that occurs the first Tuesday of August annually.

Donating Stuffed Animals
Bikers from the Puget Sound Chapter collected teddy bears and stuffed animals to be given away to children at National Night Out.

Spin the Wheel, Test Your Knowledge
Fire Prevention Specialist Robert Marshall quizzes youngsters about the importance of water safety.

LSPD Helps Fit Bike Helmets
Lake Stevens Police helped citizens with bike helmets and shared information on car seat safety.  Did you know children who have outgrown car seats must be restrained in a booster seat until they reach the age of 12 or until they are 4 feet 9 inches tall?

Fire Department vs. Police Department Relay
Firefighter Josh Duncan shows Police Chief Celori how to put on the fire gear before the big relay begins.

On your mark, get set, GO!
Fire Chief Faucett and Police Chief Celori race to see who can put on the opposing department's gear faster.

Way to go!
The relay was a close finish with Chief Celori taking the lead. However, by an overwhelming applause, the Fire Department took home the prize. What good sports these two are!

That's Entertainment!
National Night Out provided some great entertainment, including these young dancers who gave performances in a wide variety of styles.

The Best Pancakes in Town!
This youngster is enjoying his hot pancake fresh off the griddle.

Awaiting the Rush
Firefighter Scott Boswell and Firefighter Garth Lervold awaiting the rush of breakfast-goers early Saturday morning.

Ready and Waiting
Firefighters took turns going in the dunk tank while people lined up at their chance to dunk them.

All You Can Eat!
Everyone was sure to fill up with an all you can eat breakfast of pancakes, eggs and ham.  A huge thank you to Getchell Fire who worked with Lake Stevens Fire to help make the breakfast a success.

What a Great Turn Out!
Rain or shine, we had long lines of people!  This year we served over 1500 people throughout the weekend.

Thank You for Your Support!
The bay of Station 81 was full of people all morning on both Saturday and Sunday.  Thanks to everyone who came!  We appreciate your support.

Ready to Serve
Lake Stevens Fire staffed the first aid booth on Main Street and provided service to those attending Aquafest throughout the weekend.

Pancakes & Parades!
It was a weekend of pancakes and parades!  Lake Stevens Fire participated in the both the Children's Parade Friday evening and the Grand Parade on Saturday afternoon.

Annual Teen Idol Contest
Lake Stevens Albertsons and Aquafest presented their first Annual Teen Idol Contest, Saturday afternoon, July 19th.

Take a Peek!
Lake Stevens Fire Paramedic Carol Walradt gives a tour if Engine 82 to curious youngsters.

And Your Aquafest Teen Idol Host…
Participant Clay Young sings his song firefighter style!

Singing for the Title
Teen Idol Contestant sings her song with style in hopes of winning the first annual Idol Contest.

Strike Him Out
Firefighter Blake Swain catcher for LSF, waits for a strike.

Close Call!
Batallion Chief Putnam reaches for the ball before the batter makes it to first… he's OUT!

Let's Go LSF!
Paramedic Brandon Mauer throws the ball before the batter makes it to base.

Swing! Batter, Batter.
Firefighter Nick Verbon swings at the ball. This team has hitting power! Way to go Verbon.

Good Game
Lake Stevens Fire ends the first game with a big win. Way to go team!

Firefighters' Softball Tournament
Firefighters from Lake Stevens Fire represent the department at their annual softball tournament at Kasch Park on both Saturday and Sunday.

Health & Safety Fair
This year's Health & Safety Fair was a joint effort between Lake Stevens Fire, Lake Stevens Police, and the City of Lake Stevens.  Additional participants this year included      SafeKids, Snohomish Health District, Lake Stevens Family Center, Fantastic Flutterbyes, Snohomish Mounted Patrol, Woodbury Chiropractic, Summit Rehabilitation, and the Cub   Scouts.  We hope to make this an annual event that just gets better and better!

The Importance of CPR
PM Dillon demonstrates and explains the life saving capabilities of CPR to a family at the Health and Safety Fair.

Thank You!
Thanks to FF Lervold, FF Kees and FF Verbon for all their help!

What Do You Know About Fire Safety?
PM Terry quizzes a youngster on her fire safety knowledge before giving her stickers and a fire hat. Be sure to have an escape plan for your home in case of a fire.

Fire Safety House a Big Hit!
FF Verbon is ready to take the kids through the Fire Safety House that simulates a dark, smoky house fire.

Fun Faces
Face painting with the Fantastic Flutterbyes was a big hit amongst the kids!

Car Seat Checks!

Meet Our Mounted Patrol!
A Snohomish County Mounted Patrol was present at the Health and Safety Fair. Kids were excited to see a horse at Lundeen Park!

Welcome to Our LSF Booth!
Gretchen Gillis signs visitor passports and reminds them to check their smoke detectors on a regular basis.

Plan Your Escape!
Paramedic/Firefighter Nate Dillon and Firefighter Lervold proudly represent Lake Stevens Fire at Showcase Lake Stevens. They talked with kids about fire escape plans and what to do in emergency situations.

Proud Winner!
A proud winner of a fire truck toothbrush!  This little gal had great answers to our tough fire safety questions.

How Can We Make this Scene Safe?
Fire Prevention Specialist Robert Marshall demonstrates different fire safety scenarios with Sparky's Hazard House.