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3-Alarm fire in the Ballard/Woodland neighborhood

Seattle — At 6:23 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a building under construction in the 900 block of NW 54th St. in the Ballard and Woodland neighborhoods. The first units on scene reported smoke and flames coming from a three-story… [ Keep reading ]

One rescued in residential fire in the Bitter Lake neighborhood

Seattle — At 5:32 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a two-story home in the 14300 block of Fremont Ave. N. in the Bitter Lake neighborhood. Engine 24 arrived first on scene and reported smoke visible from the back of the… [ Keep reading ]

Two rescued in residential fire in the Delridge neighborhood

Seattle — At 9:15 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire at a residence in the 8100 block of 16th Ave. SW, in the Delridge neighborhood. Engine 11 was the first crew on scene and they reported smoke showing from outside the building…. [ Keep reading ]

Winter CO Poisoning Prevention

Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced any time fossil fuels are burned. During a power outage, the use of gas generators or outdoor grills in carports or too close to the home can trap CO in the home and cause CO poisoning. Other possible sources of CO include small gasoline engines,… [ Keep reading ]

City Leaders Give Progress Update on Seattle Fire Department’s Innovative Buprenorphine Pilot Program 

Seattle is the first city in the country that allows the position of firefighter/EMT-B to administer this lifesaving medicine  SEATTLE – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle Fire Department (SFD), emergency medical responders, and health experts from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to give a progress update… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle toy drive at fire stations on Dec. 7

Join Seattle Fire at our annual Toys for Tots toy drive! We are collecting toys, games, books and other gifts as part of the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots drive. Together, we have been helping bring holiday joy to families in need for many years, and we’re… [ Keep reading ]

Firefighters rescue teen from Lake Washington after car submerges from Be’er Sheva Park boat launch

Seattle – At 5:50 p.m. on Nov. 16, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received a call reporting a vehicle in the water at the boat launch at Be’er Sheva Park, in the 9000 block of Seward Park Ave. S. One occupant of the vehicle got out on their own and made it to… [ Keep reading ]

Firefighters battle overnight fire in West Seattle building

Seattle – At 8:02 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a structure in the 5200 block of 35th Ave. SW. Firefighters from Fire Station 32 were the first to arrive on scene and reported a fire in a Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention and Awareness

November is National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas that can cause severe illness or death. It is produced any time fossil fuels are burned. During a power outage, the use of gas generators or outdoor grills in carports or too close to… [ Keep reading ]

Live-fire training Nov. 12-13 in the Broadview neighborhood

The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is conducting live-fire training exercises at a vacant home in the Broadview neighborhood from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 12 and 13 at 12544 2nd Ave. NW. Live-fire training is an opportunity for new and veteran firefighters to work with our officers and face… [ Keep reading ]