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Fire Prevention Division

Fire Prevention Division

The Fire Prevention Division is a valuable resource to the community in the area of fire and life safety. We take great pride in developing and providing a variety of educational programs that can be taught to children, adults and seniors.

Our Mission Statement

We will work together to create a safer Yakima County through educational efforts, coalitions and awareness by changing unsafe behaviors and impacting high risk audiences based on community needs.

Our Vision Statement

We will work together through educational efforts to create a fire safe and injury free community.

The Fire Prevention Division is led by Captain Jim Johnston. We also have the great pleasure of being assisted by part-time employees who are crucial to the  implementation of programs.


Captain Johnston jjohnston@westvalleyfire.com

Programs are managed by specific individuals for scheduling and implementation. Some of those programs are: 

Edith Program

Juvenile Fire Setter Education Lock Box Program

Washington Poison Center