SEATTLE: With the viaduct closure quickly approaching, the Seattle Fire Department wants to remind drivers to move right for lights and sirens. Seattle Fire, Police and Department of Transportation personnel respond to traffic incidents in the city 24/7. Many times, private vehicles do not yield the right of way when… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Fire investigators conducted a thorough investigation of the 4-alarm fire in north Queen Anne that occurred on Nov. 10 at the 3500 Block of 6th Ave. W. During the course of investigation, they determined the fire was intentionally set, and are ruling it as arson. The total estimated loss to… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Firefighters from stations throughout the City responded to north Queen Anne on Saturday, Nov. 10 for a 4-alarm fire in a lumber yard. The Fire Alarm Center received a call just after 8:40 p.m. reporting flames visible from a structure along the ship canal at the 3500 Block… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Two strike teams consisting of 39 firefighters from the greater King County region were deployed to southern California on Nov. 10 to assist with wildfire efforts. Weather conditions are reportedly creating very active fire conditions. One of the strike teams is a wildland team, which includes a brush truck… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On Oct. 31, 2018, the Seattle Fire Department held a promotional at Headquarters to appoint five members to new positions. The event was emceed by Assistant Chief of Operations, Bryan Hastings. The following employees were promoted: Matt Rogers to Deputy Chief Debra Sutey to Battalion Chief James Walker… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Seattle Fire crews stayed busy last weekend, as they responded to several structure fires, two of which were full responses. The first fire occurred in a residential home at the 11000 Block of 40th Ave. NE on Oct. 27. House occupants were able to safely evacuate prior to… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Members of the Capitol Hill community are invited to attend a Fall Festival at Fire Station 25 to meet their local firefighters and police officers, participate in fun activities and learn Halloween fire safety tips. Activities include pumpkin carving and drawing, a pumpkin toss, fire safety activities, and… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – The number of kitchen fires the Seattle Fire Department has responded to this month is higher than usual. Since Oct. 1, the department has responded to at least six fires that have occurred in the kitchen areas of residential homes or apartment units. The specific cause of these… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – The Seattle Fire Department will gather to honor Seattle Fire Captain Craig Aman, who is among the 103 firefighters nationally being memorialized for line of duty deaths in 2018. The local ceremony coincides with the 37th Annual National Fallen Firefighter Memorial weekend held at the National Fire Academy… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Seattle Fire Department, in partnership with the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) will kick off Fire Prevention Month with Seattle Fire Day – a fun day learning about fire safety, past and present! Admission to the first floor of the museum will… [ Keep reading ]
