SEATTLE – There were two fires overnight in the Fremont area. On December 24, around 3:46 a.m. the Seattle Fire Alarm Center (FAC) received a 9-1-1 call for a reported fire in an alley at the 500 Blk of N 36 St. The first arriving unit reported heavy fire in… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Fire Department will train new firefighter recruits at a vacant home in the Madison Valley neighborhood. Training officers and fire recruits will practice firefighting skills at 2711 E Roy St for four days (10/29-11/2/18). Live fire training is an opportunity for the recruits to face real fire scenarios in a controlled setting… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – This weekend is Seafair and we want everyone to have fun and stay safe while on the water. Here are some tips on how to do so: Boating safety: Ensure your boat has a working smoke alarm. Test alarms monthly. Have a U.S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On August 1, 2018 around 10:33 p.m. the Fire Alarm Center received a report of an overturned tanker at Chelan Ave SW and Delridge Way SW. Based on that information, a hazmat response was dispatched to the intersection. Engine 36 arrived first, reporting that half of a double tanker had… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On July 25, 2018, at 5:20 p.m. the Fire Alarm Center received multiple 911 calls for a house fire on the 2300 Blk. of NE 94th St. Upon arrival, E40 had heavy fire on the West side of a single family dwelling, including a deck. E40 quickly applied water on the… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On July 23, 2018 around 7:30 p.m., Engine 20 was dispatched to the 2900 BLK 9 Ave W for a report of a rubbish fire. While en-route, the Fire Alarm Center received more calls indicating that this was a house fire, and the alarm was quickly upgraded. Upon… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – The Seattle Fire Department and the Seattle Fire Fighters Union, Local 27, invite the community to attend an Open House of newly remodeled Fire Station 5 located along the Seattle Waterfront. The event will take place on Friday June 1st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community members will have the opportunity to tour… [ Keep reading ]
Summer kicks off this weekend with the Memorial Day Holiday. Here are a few tips for enjoying the heat safely while having fun. Reduce the chance of outdoor fires around your home and yard: Make sure cigarettes have cooled completely before throwing them out. Carelessly discarded cigarettes can easily start a… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On Tuesday, May 15, Washington State Patrol held its 2017 awards ceremony for District 2 (King County area). Two awards went to two Seattle Firefighters, Firefighter Chris Quinlan and Firefighter Aaron McCandless, for their off-duty actions involving motor vehicle incidents. Firefighter Chris Quinlan received the Award of Merit… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Fire Department will train new firefighter recruits at a vacant home in the Bryant neighborhood. Training officers and fire recruits will practice firefighting skills at 3604 NE 68th St for four days (5/13-18). During these dates, residents will notice an increase in the number of fire apparatus parked on the… [ Keep reading ]
