Operations

Suppression Apparatus

Truck 72 - 2016 KME AerialCat 102 Fire Apparatus Fire Truck

Engine 72 - 2023 Panther Fire Apparatus E72 photo 1

Engine 272 - 2012 Pierce Velocity Fire Apparatus e72

Engine 73 - 1998 American LaFrance Fire Apparatus 

Brush 72 - 2003 Stewart & Stevenson M1078A1 Conversion Brush Apparatus

EMS Apparatus

Medic 75 - 2023 F550 Demers MXP 170 Type I 4WD Drive Ambulance IMG_20241002_131223149~2

Medic 74 - 2014 E450 Lifeline Superliner Type III 2WD Ambulance 

Medic 73 - 2016 E450 Lifeline Superliner Type III 2WD Ambulance (w/ remounted 2006 treatment box) 

Medic 72 - 2015 E450 Lifeline Superliner Type III 2WD Ambulance (w/ remounted 2006 treatment box) 

Fire Suppression & Life Safety

Operationally, Sunnyside Fire Department (SFD) is responsible for emergency medical services, fire suppression, rescue activities, hazardous materials response, and disaster mitigation within the City of Sunnyside. Our department consists of 21 career staff and 10 volunteers. They take great pride in providing a comprehensive approach to protecting the community and surrounding areas from all hazards. We offer full fire protection, public education, and fire prevention services within the 6.2 square miles of the city. Additionally, we provide Advanced Life Support transportation services to a significant portion of the Lower Yakima Valley. All personnel are cross trained to provide suppression and EMS services in our community. As part of our suppression and prevention programs, the staff conducts company-level fire inspections of businesses and pre-fire planning for commercial buildings. We also staff first-out apparatus for Yakima County Fire District #5, Station 13, on an automatic aid basis. 

The state of Washington requires continuing education for all firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. It is necessary to maintain complete and accurate records for each person on staff. These records must include each person's credentials and certifications. Class hours, training drills (monthly and daily), and equipment inspections are just a few of the items that necessitate detailed record-keeping. It is the responsibility of the training officer to ensure that our department's personnel receive the most current training exercises and literature available.