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.
Training & Activities
Tuesday, June 9th at FS51, Steering 1800 and General meeting 1900 Field Ops monthly meeting. We will prepare for our 4th of July activation by reviewing crowd safety and crowd management techniques and what to do when a child is lost. You can see those plans come to life at the actual event, register in Volgistics for 4th of July. The Steering Committee meeting begins at 18:00; the team meeting begins at 19:00 at Station 51 in Kenmore.
Saturday, June 13, from 08:00 to 13:00, we have Fire Station 51's open house and pancake breakfast! Take advantage of this chance to learn by doing. Come and talk to the general public about NEMCo and what you do with NEMCo. Hear what other team members do-maybe you will find something new with which to get involved.
Beginning drone classes started on Thursday, May 14th. The class members promptly voted to move the class to Mondays and meet every other week. Watch for an email detailing when and where the next class will be held. You are welcome to attend, even if you missed the first class. No experience is necessary, and you do not have to own a drone.
Drone data class will be on Thursday, June 18 at 18:00-21:00 in the back conference room at Station 51. There will be a review of all of the topics covered in prior data classes. Take advantage of this opportunity to refresh or catch up on any data training you may have missed. This class is preparation for drafting the data team's procedures manual. This is also a great opportunity for new people to join the drone data team.
On Thursday, June 25 also from 18:00-21:00 is part 2 of Autel controller class, including an opportunity to practice setting up missions for the Autel drones. Class will be held at the Lake Forest Park EOC.
On Tuesday, June 16 at 18:00 - 21:00 at Station 51 in Kenmore, RACES will hold their team meeting. As part of the meeting, there will be mini-training on a ham radio topic.
Feel free to attend any or all of the offered training or events. Please sign up in Volgistics so we know to expect you.
On Saturday, June 13, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Station 51, 7220 NE 181st Street, Kenmore, WA 98028 Kenmore.
NEMCo Volunteers will be supporting the Shoreline Fire Department FREE Pancake Breakfast & Safety Fair. Volunteers register in Volgistics.
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THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS !
Community
Congratulations CERT Graduates:
May 2026 Basic CERT Class in Training
29 June 2026 WANIC Summer School - TEEN CERT
The Teen CERT course will be offered again this summer through WANIC, which is a consortium of these districts: Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Northshore, Riverview, and Snoqualmie Valley. Students can take this course tuition free and earn CTE credits for their transcripts.
The course will run for just 13 days (6/29-7/17) at Woodinville High School and will cover essential topics recognized by FEMA, including Disaster Preparedness, Fire Safety and Suppression, Disaster Medical Treatment, Search and Rescue, Incident Command System, Disaster Psychology, and Terrorism Awareness.
Last year, we had a successful class with 24 students, and I'm eager to continue empowering our youth to make a meaningful impact in our community during emergencies and disasters.
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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.
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!
