On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, members of the Seattle Fire Department family were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of their own, Lieutenant Jay Garth Wheeler, after a long and difficult battle with an illness. Jay faced his battle with great courage and without complaint, surrounded by… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Fire investigators have released the cause of three recent fires that occurred on Feb. 13 and 14. Feb. 13 – 6200 Block of Airport Way S.: Fire started in an apartment unit on the second floor of a three-story complex. Investigators ruled the fire as accidental, and said… [ Keep reading ]
Snowfall is often accompanied by an increase in calls to 911 for reports of downed wires in neighborhoods. When possible, stay home and avoid avoid travel on icy roads during these winter weather events. However, if you do see a downed wire, be sure to follow these tips: Always assume… [ Keep reading ]
Beginning in 2020, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Division will begin writing citations for overcrowding, blocked exits and unsafe conditions at Seattle night clubs and event venues. The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) inspects nightlife and event venues to promote an environment that is safe for employees and patrons. Some… [ Keep reading ]
To ensure fire protection systems – like sprinklers and fire alarms – work properly, the Seattle Fire Department’s (SFD) Fire Prevention Division is launching a new initiative in 2020. The City is introducing citations of $373 or greater beginning January 1, 2020 for untested or unrepaired fire protection systems. Sprinklers,… [ Keep reading ]
To help prevent fires and keep people safe, the Seattle Fire Department’s (SFD) Fire Prevention Division is launching a new initiative in 2020 for avoiding “false” or “preventable” alarms. The City is introducing citations of $373 or greater beginning January 1, 2020 for preventable alarms. When a fire alarm system… [ Keep reading ]
Beginning Today, Specially Trained Team of Firefighters and A Social Worker Will Help People Downtown with Behavioral Health or Substance Abuse Issues, Non-Emergency Medical Issues, and Access to Services Mayor’s 2020 Proposed Budget Being Considered by City Council Would Enhance Health One in Mid-2020 with Additional $400,000 Investment SEATTLE (November… [ Keep reading ]
Nearly 40 women interested in pursuing a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or serving their community as a firefighter or paramedic attended the ‘Future Women in EMS and Fire’ workshop in Seattle on Oct. 26 and 27. The King County Fire Chiefs Association and King County EMS are committed… [ Keep reading ]
The City has decided to construct a new Fire Station 31 on a new site in the district. Doing so allows the City to use response data to select the best location to minimize response times while addressing long-standing operational issues within the building. Firefighters and apparatus at Fire Station… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On Oct. 14 just before 2 p.m., firefighters responded to the U-district at NE 45th St. and Brooklyn Ave. NE for a natural gas leak. Private contractors working on a telecommunications project were digging with an excavator, when a 2-inch gas line was punctured. Firefighters immediately notified Puget… [ Keep reading ]
