MEDIA ADVISORY
February 16, 2018
For more information contact:
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Katie Lewis, Communications Manager, Renton Regional Fire Authority, 425-430-7062
Fire Station 15 Groundbreaking Event
Tuesday, February 27, 2018, 10 to 11 a.m.
WHAT: Groundbreaking event for Fire Station 15 in Renton’s Kennydale neighborhood.
The new fire station will provide improved response times for fire and life safety services in Kennydale and the Renton Regional Fire Authority (RFA) service area.
WHO: Denis Law, Mayor; Ed Prince, RFA Governance Board; City Councilmembers; Rick Marshall, Fire Chief, RFA; Project Architect and Contractor; Invited guests
WHEN: Tuesday, February 27, 2018, 10 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: 1404 North 30th Street, Renton (just west of I-405). Street parking is recommended.
About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 102,700 (2017), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found on our website (rentonwa.gov), Facebook page (CityofRenton) and Twitter (@CityofRenton).
About Renton Regional Fire Authority
Renton Regional Fire Authority (Renton RFA) is a special purpose district approved by voters in April of 2016 to provide critical fire and life safety services to the communities of Renton, Fire District 25, and Fire District 40. With a vision of a safer, healthier, stronger community for all, Renton RFA provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, special rescue, fire inspections, fire investigations, permits, fire plans review, and public safety education to the individuals and businesses within its jurisdiction. For more information, visit www.RentonRFA.org or follow @RentonRFA on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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