South King Fire

# # 🚒 South King Fire | Community Spotlight
Last week was nothing short of inspiring! We want to extend a massive **THANK YOU** to every student, mentor, and partner who joined us for the latest **Melanin and Medicine** event. Seeing our community’s youth engage directly with BIPOC healthcare professionals and first responders reminds us why we do this work.
Melanin and Medicine has officially become a cornerstone initiative for our partners at **Build 2 Lead**. This program is vital for:
**Direct Connection: ** Linking Black and Brown youth with mentors who share their lived experiences.
**Career Pathways: ** Opening doors to both traditional and nontraditional medical and emergency service careers.
**Workforce Access: ** Providing tangible opportunities for mentorship and long-term career success right here in King County.
To the future doctors, nurses, paramedics, and firefighters we met: **The future of healthcare looks bright because you are in it. **
"Empowerment isn't just about giving a speech; it's about providing a seat at the table and a clear path to get there."
Huge shoutout to **Build 2 Lead** for their incredible leadership and for allowing us to be a part of this journey. We are proud to support a more equitable and diverse future for our workforce.

📢 Incident Update: Arcadia Townhomes
​Yesterday afternoon at approximately 13:53, South King Fire crews responded to a working fire at the Arcadia Townhomes on SW Campus Drive. Thanks to the rapid response of our South King firefighters and mutual aid partners, the fire was quickly extinguished. One person was treated on scene for smoke inhalation, and one family was displaced from their home. The American Red Cross is providing the family with assistance.
Stay safe, Federal Way!