Seattle – April 6, 2026 – The Seattle Fire Department has expanded the number of days that its Health One unit is in service. The alternative response unit now operates seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additional funding approved in the 2026 City budget made the… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At 11:20 a.m. on April 3, 2026, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received notice of an automatic fire alarm and 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a high-rise building in the 400 block of 9th Ave. N. Engine 2 arrived first at the scene and confirmed… [ Keep reading ]
As we welcome in the beauty and hope of spring, we are highlighting the importance of smart cleaning and organizing to keep you and your household safe for all seasons. The National Fire Protection Association offers the following safety tips to help jump start your spring cleaning. Properly use and… [ Keep reading ]
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 basis to ensure they are working properly and will provide sufficient water when needed for fighting a… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At 5:22 p.m. on March 26, Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a home in the 700 block of 20th Ave. in Seattle’s Central District. The first firefighters who arrived on scene reported black smoke coming from the home. Firefighters quickly… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At 10:42 a.m., The Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received a 911 call reporting a broken natural gas line in the 3000 block of S. Jackson St. Crews arrived on scene and began investigating. The gas line supplied a single-family residence. The home was evacuated. Natural gas… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony on Feb. 25 at Fire Station 10 to promote seven Seattle Fire members to new ranks in the department. Congratulations to all as they step into new leadership roles. Professional staff new hires: Lieutenant promotions: Captain promotions: King County Fire Chiefs… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — At 9 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting an aerial lift platform made contact with power lines resulting in a fire in the 1200 block of Queen Anne Ave. N. When firefighters arrived on scene, they reported a fire involving the base… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE, WA (February 9, 2026) – The City of Seattle, the Seattle Sports Commission, and the Seattle Seahawks invite all fans to the Seahawks World Champions Parade on Wednesday, February 11. The parade is presented by Bud Light, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and T-Mobile as partners of the Seattle Seahawks, and produced by Seafair…. [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE, Wash. – At 11:58 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2026, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received a 911 call reporting a fire in an apartment building in the 1700 block of 13th Ave. (in the Capitol Hill neighborhood). At 12:01 p.m., crews arrived on scene and reported no… [ Keep reading ]
