Shoreline Fire and Airlift NW conducting drills at Shorewood

Photos by Steven H. Robinson

You may see Airlift Northwest landing at Shorewood High School this week. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, the two agencies are conducting drills. 

Whenever there is a trauma or major incident where Airlift is needed, the Fire Department making the request must set up a safe landing zone near the incident. The Shorewood High school playfield is one of those pre-arranged locations.

This week, Fire crews are practicing staging for the helicopter landing, protecting the area during the landing and patient transport, and being ready for any other type of emergency associated with the landing. On Thursday, the helicopter will be King County Sheriff's Guardian One. There is a yearly drill and a cooperative effort that helps keep our community safe -- and our fire and rescue personnel well-prepared.

If you have questions or concerns, call the Shoreline Fire Media line,

206-229-6564.

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