There is no excuse for crime. Breaking into someone’s business and stealing what isn’t yours to satisfy a selfish desire is indefensible, regardless of age or circumstance. The idea that your wants or needs outweigh the rights of the person you’re stealing from cannot be justified. It’s dishonest, dishonorable, and ultimately causes more harm than good—to everyone involved.

There is no excuse. But ... (Full Story)

On 1/15/2025 @ 2235hrs Grant County Fire District 7 was dispatched to a reported Structure Fire with explosions near the 100 Block of Fern Street North in the City of Soap Lake.
First arriving the Chief Officer reported a fully involved motorhome with one exposure. The first arriving engine made an aggressive attack on the fire knocking the fire down preventing the spread of the fire to the nearby ... (Full Story & Photos)

Firefighters and EMTs: The 2% Who Run Toward Chaos

Firefighter and EMT personnel know a thing or two about stress. Every time the tones
drop, our heart rates spike, and we get hit with a peculiar mix of excitement and apprehension.
Most calls? They’re nothing major—helping someone off the floor or navigating a false alarm.
But every now and then, we’re dropped into a scene straight out of a disaster ... (Full Story)

****Structure Fire /Elder Street Command****
On 10/12/2024 at about 1812 hours Grant County Fire District 7 was dispatched and responded to a reported Structure Fire at Elder Street and 2nd Ave in the City of Soap Lake.
Shortly after dispatched a Chief Officer arrived at the scene and reported a single story single family dwelling with smoke showing on all 4 corners with vehicles parked in the driveway ... (Full Story)

Attached is Fire District 7's Annual Report. Thank you all for an amazing 2023 and we look forward to an even better 2024. Be safe.... (Full Story)

On 12/19/2023 Grant County Fire District 7 Firefighters were so happy to be a part of making a better Christmas season for 1 family in the Soap Lake area. Fire District 7 surprised the family at their residence with lights and sirens while greeting them with bicycles, toys, puzzles and other toys to ensure they had a wonderful Christmas. Fire District 7 continues to make the citizens of its district ... (Full Story & Photos)

Some helpful tips during this Holiday season. Please share as this could help prevent fires, property damage, injury or save some ones life!... (Full Story & Photos)

Grant County Fire District 7 was grateful to be able to add an amazing tool to its Emergency Medical Services capability this month. Grant County Fire District 7 purchased a Zoll Auto Pulse which automatically provides continuous CPR, a device which can make all the difference during a life-or-death situation.
In a rural setting such as Grant County it is difficult to find volunteers to staff your ... (Full Story & Photos)