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 ac...
SEATTLE – At 3:43 p.m., Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received calls reporting a swimmer had not resurfaced after jumping into the water from a dock in the 2300 block of Lake Washington Blvd. S. Engine 6 arrived first on scene and began work to locate the swimmer. Firefighters… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At 3:31 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a structure in the 5100 block of S. Holly St. The Fire Alarm Center dispatched an engine and a ladder truck to investigate. Ladder 12 arrived first on scene shortly followed by… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At 5:17 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames visible from a commercial building in the 800 block of N.W. 42nd St., on the border of the Ballard and Fremont neighborhoods. Engine 18 was closest to the scene and reported… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – Today at 2:29 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames visible on the roof of a three-story duplex in the 4400 block of Linden Ave. N. in the Fremont neighborhood. Engine 9 was the closest unit to the scene. As… [ Keep reading ]
Mark the 137th anniversary of the Great Seattle Fire with MOHAI and the Seattle Fire Department at this free, family friendly event! Your firefighters-in-training will love meeting local firefighters, learning about fire safety at home and climbing aboard a real working fire engine and ladder truck. Kids can also explore hands-on… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At 3:46 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received a report of a hiker who had fallen approximately 40 feet down an embankment in Discovery Park. Crews were able to make verbal contact with the patient, who reported a minor injury and was sitting on a… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle Fire Department hosted its annual awards luncheon April 30, 2026, celebrating individuals and programs that demonstrate excellence in emergency response, leadership, customer service and community impact. About 400 people packed into the ballroom at the Embassy Suites in Pioneer Square to celebrate the exemplary work… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On April 16 at 5:17 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center dispatched Ladder 4 to an elevator rescue in a high-rise building in the 1900 block of 8th Ave. What initially appeared to be a routine call quickly became more complex. Ladder 4 arrived to find… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
