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.
NOTICE: Effective April 16, 2026, FEMA has restored access to its Independent Study. CLICK HERE
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.
Community
Training & Activities
Saturday, May 9 is Pack the Park Fun Run | Fighting Food Insecurity One Step at a Time. CLICK HERE for More Information. NEMCo volunteers register in Volgistics
Food insecurity is rising. More local families are struggling to put healthy meals on the table. But together, we can change that.
Pack the Park isn’t just a run—it’s a movement. A fun, family-friendly event where every step you take helps provide food and support to kids and families right here in our community.
Tuesday, May 12, FS 51: This month, we have guest instructors from Seattle City Light to teach us what to do when we encounter a downed power line or are in a situation where we may encounter a downed power line. DON'T GET ELECTROCUTED! Be there on Tuesday, May 12 at Station 51 in Kenmore.
The Steering Committee meeting begins at 18:00; the team meeting begins at 19:00 at Station 51 in Kenmore. We will begin our meeting with training at 19:00, so don't be late.
On Saturday, May 16, from 09:00 to 12:00, there will be training on Rapid Damage Assessment. Be ready for this month's Fifth Saturday exercise. This is an area where we could be activated.
Beginning drone classes start on Thursday, May 14, at 18:00 - 21:00 with a class on Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operations. No experience is necessary, and you do not have to own a drone. Join us at Station 51 in Kenmore.
Drone data class will be on Thursday, May 21 at 18:00-21:00 in the back conference room at Station 51. Topic to be determined.
On Thursday, May 28 also from 18:00-21:00 there will be a class on UAS Maintenance, Repair, and Recordkeeping held at the Lake Forest Park EOC.
On Tuesday, May 19 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.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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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THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS !
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!
