King County Fire Protection District #50

King County Fire Protection District #50, operating as Skykomish Fire Department, is a local government municipal entity located in Skykomish, Washington, serving the rural mountain community in King County. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since October 2014, the fire protection district provides essential emergency services to its local community, with its current registration valid through January 2026. As a U.S. local government entity, the organization is structured to receive federal grant awards that support critical public safety infrastructure and emergency response capabilities.

The Skykomish Fire Department has received multiple federal grant awards that demonstrate its commitment to enhancing community safety and emergency preparedness. In August 2021, the department received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (Award ID: EMW2020FG15420) from FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards, which likely supported equipment acquisition or training for firefighting personnel. More recently, in January 2025, the department was awarded a Community Project Grant through the Rural Utilities Service, indicating continued federal support for local infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the fire department received a sub-grant from the Washington State Military Department in October 2022, specifically targeted at emergency protective measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic response. These grant awards collectively underscore the fire district's role in maintaining public safety, responding to emergencies, and adapting to complex community health and safety challenges through strategic federal funding support.