Hyperphosphatemia is a serum phosphate concentration > 4.5 mg/dL (> 1.46 mmol/L). Causes include chronic kidney disease, hypoparathyroidism, and metabolic or respiratory acidosis. Clinical features may be due to accompanying hypocalcemia and include tetany. Diagnosis is by serum phosphate measurement.
Fire Chief  Michael Kain. Fire Chief Michael Kain is a life long resident of the valley. He currently oversees operations, fire suppression, EMS services, training, facility management, and fleet. Fire Chief Michael Kain was hired by the Selma Fire Department in 1987 as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He has promoted to each rank within the Selma Fire Department.
We are Happy to announce that Dave Safford has been chosen as the interim Fire Commissioner for position 2. Dave is a long time volunteer and resident of Arlington Heights and is a retired FF/Paramedic from Lake Stevens Fire. Chief Schmidt is a longtime resident of Arlington and has been in the fire Service for 16 years. He started as a volunteer for the City of Arlington and is currently a Lieutenant Paramedic with Camano Island Fire and Rescue.