The 19,000 fire hydrants located within the City of Seattle are maintained and repaired by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), and are inspected by the Seattle Fire Department (SFD). Firefighters inspect all fire hydrants across the City on an annual bas...
Seattle — At 9:07 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from a vacant two-story residence in the 4300 block of 8th Ave. NE. in the University District. The first units to arrive on scene worked quickly to knock down the… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Fire Department is conducting live-fire training exercises at a vacant home in the Woodland neighborhood from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday May 15 at 805 NW 63rd St. Live-fire training is an opportunity for new and veteran firefighters to work with our officers and… [ Keep reading ]
Since 1977, the Arson Alarm Foundation (AAF) has been in place to fight against arson in Washington state. What began as a grassroots campaign by the insurance industry, fire service and community members has grown into a robust nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness, preventing arson and rewarding those who help… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — At 11:23 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from a two-story home in the 2700 block of S. Massachusetts St. in the Central District. Engine 6 was the first unit on scene, and they reported flames visible through… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – At 9:09 a.m., Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a six-story commercial building in the 700 block of Pike St. The fire was reported in the kitchen of a restaurant. The building houses the restaurant and several additional businesses. Crews arrived… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – At 4:58 p.m., Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a high-rise apartment building in the 800 block of Jefferson St. The first arriving crews on scene reported a fire in a unit on the thirteenth floor of the building. The incident… [ Keep reading ]
On April 15, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony at Fire Station 10 to promote members to new ranks in the department and welcome new employees. Congratulations to all as they step into their new leadership role. Professional staff new hires: Lieutenant promotions: Captain promotions: The Fire Chief… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – At 4:34 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in an apartment building in the 1800 block of 12th Ave. The first arriving crews reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the three-story apartment building. The incident… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
