On Friday, July 17, firefighters from Engine 29 in West Seattle were at Alki Beach handing out Safety Citations to children who were properly wearing their helmets. Each citation entitles the child to a free child-size sandwich at participating Subway locations. The program will continue through the summer at Fire Stations throughout the City. The [...]

So far in the month of July, the Seattle Fire Department has responded to more than 150 warm weather-related fires involving dry grass, bark and shrubs. Seattle residents can help reduce the chance of such outdoor fires by following a few simple steps:
• Remove long grass, weeds or anything that can burn from around your [...]

On Saturday, July 11 Seattle firefighters worked with construction crews from GLY Construction to practice high angle rescues at a South Lake Union construction site located at 301 Boren Avenue.
First, firefighters simulated rescuing injured patients from the bottom of the construction pit, which is approximately 100 feet below the street level. They placed the patient [...]

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and the Seattle Fire Department, in conjunction with more than 20 other fire departments in the area, kicked off the 55th annual Fill-the-Boot campaign today on the steps of City Hall.
Many Seattle Firefighters attended today’s kickoff event, including Seattle Fire Chief Gregory Dean, IAFF Local 27 President Kenny Stuart and [...]

Check out the Pioneer Square Fire Festival this Saturday, July 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Occidental Park (Main Street between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue South). The Pioneer Square Fire Festival returns this year with a glimpse into Seattle’s past presented by the Last Resort Fire Department Museum, the Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum [...]

Seattle Fire Department Fire Investigators determined that fireworks caused an early morning fire in the University District on Sunday. Firefighters responded to the 4200 block of 12 Avenue NE at approximately 12:30 am July 5. Fireworks ignited a mattress that was leaning up against a detached garage. The fire extended from the mattress to the [...]

On Friday, July 2 just before 8:30 a.m. the Seattle Fire Department Hazardous Materials Response Team responded to a report of a spill of approximately 10 gallons of Muriatic Acid in a machine room at the Pacific Science Center. Employees at the Science Center noticed the spill and got out of the room without injury. [...]