NEMCo is a partnership among the cities of Kenmore and Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline Fire Department to maximize each of the participating agencies emergency preparedness efforts and resources to serve our Northshore community.
Announcements
Check out our News Page for what we have been upto at NEMCo. We have many photos of this year's activities .
Are You Prepared for this summer? The Pacific Northwest and a central band of the country are favored to see less rain than usual this summer.
Upcoming Events
NEMCo Volunteers - Register in Volgistics. (Feel free to attend any or all of the offered training, but please sign up in Volgistics so we know to expect you.)
Our Community is open to all - Whether you’d like to see what we’re about, pick up new preparedness skills, or explore joining the NEMCo team, you’re welcome at any meeting. Just drop in no sign‑up required.
SEE Pancake Breakfast Pictures on the News Page
July Events
Thursday, July 2 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Station 51 Drone Team - All Teams Meeting Planning session for the upcoming Flood Zone Mission and Safety Day. If you're on a drone team, this is where the mission comes together.
Saturday, July 4th - Log Boom Park Fireworks,
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Volunteers | 5:00 - 11:00 PM | First Aid & Crowd Support One of our biggest events of the year. Roughly 5,000 community members will be counting on us for first aid and crowd assistance. This is NEMCo at its best - visible, ready, and trusted.
Community Event Time: Fireworks show begins at 10pm, Event Starts at 7:30pm, Registered Volunteers will be emailed start time and meeting location.
Location: Log Boom Park, 6100 NE 175th St., Kenmore
Event details:
The event kicks off at 7:30 pm with music, food trucks, free activities, games, and crafts, and the fireworks show will begin at 10:00 pm. The fireworks show is 20 minutes.
Skip the Traffic—Shuttle, Walk, or Bike to Kenmore’s 4th of July Celebration!
CLICK HERE for more info or on the picture
Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 10am - 12pm Safety Day
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Location: Lower and upper parking lots of City Hall and the Police Department. 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155
Activities: Safety Day celebrates safe fun in Lake Forest Park, with hands‑on activities and practical demonstrations covering water safety, bike safety, fire safety, first aid, and more. CLICK HERE TO SEE SHORELINE NEWS
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Free safety gear — bike helmets, life vests, and additional giveaways supported by local partners.
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Activity zone — giant soccer wall, giant block tower, face painting, and other family‑friendly attractions.
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Touch‑a‑Truck — Public Works and Republic bring vehicles and equipment for kids to explore.
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City project booth — an educational station with a book highlighting multiple city initiatives.
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Community partners — Bloodworks Northwest, NW METRO SWAT’s Bearcat, therapy dogs, Fish & Wildlife, and NEMCo’s drone demonstration.
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Mini street‑safety track — kids suit up with a tricycle and helmet to learn traffic and pedestrian safety on a miniature city street.
Thursday, July 9 | 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Station 51 Drone Ground/Air Team Meeting Ground prep for the Flood Zone Mission, plus a ground and air skills refresher for qualification. Sharpen the skills you'll need in two weeks.
Saturday, July 11 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Lake Forest Park LFP Police Safety Day A community favorite - bike helmet and life vest fittings, water safety, fire safety, and family preparedness. Every NEMCo team will be represented. Come talk radios, drones, and preparedness with our neighbors and community.
Tuesday, July 14 | Steering 6:00 - 6:45 PM / General 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Station 51 NEMCo General Meeting Event debriefs, updates on what's ahead, and training TBA. Come find out what's next.
Thursday, July 16 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | St. Edward Park Kenmore Summer Concert - Aid Tent Low-key, high-value. Staff the aid tent, get solid hands-on training, and enjoy live music while you're at it. Great entry point if you're newer to volunteering.
Thursday, July 16 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Station 51 Data Team Meeting Training and prep for the Flood Zone Mission, plus data handling procedures. The mission is only as good as the data behind it.
Saturday, July 18 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Station 51 NEMCo Monthly Training - Animal Services or Firewise (TBA)
Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Station 61 Shoreline ACS Meeting - Topic TBA
Saturday, July 18 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Carnation, WA - UAS Flood Zone Mission The big one. A multi-drone mission with two aircraft flying simultaneously to map and identify the flood zone. Months of training, one mission. All UAS teams needed.
Monday, July 20 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Lake Forest Park EOC UAS Ground School Ground school for air operations. Building the foundation for every future mission.
Tuesday, July 21 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Station 51 RACES General Meeting - Topic TBA
Thursday, July 23 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Lake Forest Park EOC - Drone Flight & Pilot Meeting Debrief on the Flood Zone Mission and prep for what's next. Review what we learned, how it went and where we go from here.
Thursday, July 26 | 3:45 -6:00 PM | Third Place Commons, starting around 4:15 pm and ending around 6:00 pm.
This will be a Community Conversation on Fire with a focus on urban wildfires. NEMCO is being offered the opportunity to table at the event, on either side of the presentation (so 3:45-4:15ish and after the presentation about 5:15-6pm.
Thursday, July 30 | 5:00 - 9:30 PM (Aid Tent 6:00 - 9:00 PM) | St. Edward Park Kenmore Summer Concert - Aid Tent One more chance this month for an easy, rewarding shift. Bring a friend who's been thinking about joining.
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Community
Sept. 2026 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Build Skills, Confidence, and Community Resilience
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program gives everyday community members the knowledge and hands‑on skills to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. Whether you’re a parent, a neighbor, a student, or simply someone who wants to be more prepared, CERT offers practical training that anyone can learn. No prior experience required.
Over seven weeks, trained CERT instructors guide participants through essential topics such as fire safety, basic first aid, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, utility management, and overall emergency preparedness. Lessons are taught in a clear, step‑by‑step format, with plenty of time to practice new skills.
The course concludes with a realistic disaster simulation, giving participants the chance to apply what they’ve learned in a supportive, team‑based environment. Graduates often describe this as one of the most empowering parts of the program.
CERT is just the beginning. After completing the course, participants are invited to join NEMCo as volunteers supporting community events, emergency‑readiness activities, and local police and fire partners. Additional training opportunities are available in areas such as GMRS and amateur (ham) radio, Emergency Operations Center support, drone operations, and more.
CERT is for everyone, all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. If you want to build confidence, learn practical skills, and help strengthen our community’s resilience, this is the place to start.
Congratulations CERT Graduates:
Feel free to attend any or all of the offered training or events. Please sign up in Volgistics so we know to expect you.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
►Every Sunday, Ham (Amateur radio), RACES, 7:00pm (1900 hours) All are welcome. Join our Net on repeater: 443.725MHz; +5.0 Offset; Tone: 156.7; Narrow Band.
►Every Second Tuesday of the Month at 7:00pm: Field Ops meeting (Fire Station 51, Kenmore)
►Every Third Tuesday of the Month at 7:00pm at Fire Station 51. RACES (Amateur Radio) meeting.
Check out our MEMBERSHIP page for various categories of volunteers.
See our NEWS pages (pull-down menu items from HOME tab) to see all the fabulous activities our volunteer have so much fun doing in our community!
Check out our TRAINING page to see what NEMCo offers and what other area preparedness agencies and organizations provide to ensure our citizens are prepared for any emergency!
