Wildfire ready: State delivers free engine to Quilcene Fire Rescue

By: Mallory Kruml, Port Townsend Leader

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: January 14, 2026

Words: 817

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Washington state Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove stands alongside Quilcene Fire Chief Tim McKern and Quilcene Fire Commission Marcia Kelbon in front of one of 25 wildfire engines distributed to districts around the state. Leader photo by Alex Frick

A new wildland fire engine rolled into Quilcene Fire Rescue Station 21 on the morning of Jan. 8, a new addition to the fleet that officials say could make the difference between …

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