| A Surprise $70,000 gift to Life Support was presented in honor of Rick Hermanson’s 70th Birthday from his family, friends and colleagues. Another fun presentation moment was revealed that Laura Cresto baked Rick’s favorite dessert of carrot cake and cupcakes for event attendees. Photo courtesy of Jack Robbins | SPECIAL RECOGNITION. The Upper Kittitas County Fire Training Tower Founding Donors (left to right) Wes Ward, Dave Ewing, Roger Jobs, and George Reece received USA 250th Commemorative Coins and recognition for their generous support of the tower project. N.K.C. TRIBUNE/Jana Stoner photo – 2026 | PUGET SOUND ENERGY Foundation Director Rachel Benner and Diane Tasker (PSE Community Affairs) present a check for $10,000 to Life Support on Saturday, July 18 at Swiftwater Cellars Winery. Photo courtesy of Jack Robbins |
2026 Dinner Auction –The things we do so others might live… Your contributions play a vital role in ensuring Kittitas County Fire District 7 and Snoqualmie Pass Fire and Rescue can respond within their district and, through mutual aid agreements, support neighboring fire departments and districts during emergencies such as strokes, heart attacks, car accidents, fires, and other traumatic incidents.
Your generosity supports preparedness to assist those in need. Life Support’s 2026 donors have helped fund:
- Holamtro Extrication Battery Operated Tool Set. Thank you!
- Specialized Wildland Fire Prevention Training Courses. Thank you!
- Eight AED 1000’s. Thank you!
- Medical equipment and supplies. Thank you!
- Water-rescue raft. Thank you!
- Rescue boat. Thank you!
- Wetsuits and water-rescue gear. Thank you!
- Split-apart rescue litter. Thank you!
- Pediatric training equipment and advanced training software. Thank you!
- Pump-pit test system for pump-pit fire training. Thank you!
- Provides hands-on drafting pit training for Apparatus Operators and Fire Engineers.
- Teaches firefighters to draft water from a static underground source, create a vacuum using a centrifugal pump, and deliver high-pressure water for fire suppression.
- Why it matters: Strengthens rural and wildland firefighting readiness by teaching firefighters how to establish a reliable water supply in areas without hydrants, using lakes, ponds, pools, or portable water tanks.
- And so much more…Thank you!
A heartfelt thank you from our first responders, who appreciate your support and recognize the impact of your generosity and kindness. As we move forward, let’s pause to give thanks to all the EMS personnel and firefighters in our community, state, and nationwide. These dedicated individuals serve 24/7 and navigate daily uncertainties.