It’s hard to believe that I’m approaching five years as Fire Chief of the Key Peninsula Fire Department. Time has certainly flown by, and I continue to be grateful for the opportunity to serve this incredible community. Throughout the past several years, our focus has remained the same: ensuring that your fire district continues to grow, improve, and remain ready to respond whenever you need us. One of our biggest priorities in 2026 was restoring the staffing levels our community deserves....

Our community depends on clear communication and thoughtful planning to ensure safety and effective service. To support this, we are sharing our 2026-2031 Strategic Plan along with a detailed FAQ sheet. These documents aim to provide clarity about our goals, priorities, and the steps we will take over the next five years. If you have questions or want to discuss any part of the plan, please reach out to me, Nick Swinhart, your Fire Chief, at nswinhart@kpfd.org Or you may email info@kpfd.org...

From the Desk of the Fire Chief • The District recently completed a lateral hiring process and has extended a conditional offer to a firefighter from a King County department. Lateral hires are experienced firefighters who are already serving in full-time fire agencies. Because they are fully trained, we do not need to send them through a fire academy, allowing them to contribute to operations much sooner than an entry-level recruit. • We have recently reorganized our...