Everyone likes firefighters for their bravery and their willingness to put their own lives on the line to save others. Nearly everyone’s wondered what it’s like to be one. You can get a small taste of that at the open house for King County Fire Station 78, the brand new fire station in District 37, covering the eastern side of the fire district, including Covington.

The open house takes place June 13 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and again at 12:00 to 2:00 pm. In between those times there will be a dedication ceremony from 11:00 to noon to celebrate the station’s opening and from 12:30 to 1:00 there’s a technical rescue demonstration.

Fire Station 78 is located at 17820 SE 256th St in Covington.
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photo of Seattle Fire Station 14 courtesy Seattle Municipal Archives. Fire station 78 is much more modern.