SEATTLE – Firefighters responded to the 100 Block of 14th Avenue just after 12:25 a.m. on March 18 for a report of a fire in a four-story apartment building. Engine 6 from the Central District arrived first on scene to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a window on… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On March 13 just after 2 a.m., firefighters responded to the 6000 Block of 19th Avenue South for a report of heavy flames and smoke coming from a residence in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. SFD units arrived on scene and reported a well-involved fire in a car port which had spread… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Seattle Fire Department boat pilots will practice how to respond to vessel and maritime facility emergencies using the Seattle Maritime Academy’s vessel bridge simulator. The simulator mimics a fully functional bridge facility, including controls, communications, radar and realistic 360-degree visual displays. The training has been specifically tailored to… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Firefighters responded to the 600 Block of 23rd Ave. E. just after 1 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2019 for a report of a house fire. When Engine 25 and Ladder 10 from the Capitol Hill Fire Station first arrived on scene, they saw a two story house well-involved… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – For the past several months, the Seattle Fire Department has worked closely with regional partners and developed plans internally to prepare for the closure of the viaduct and associated traffic congestion. The department is focusing all of its resources on responding to emergencies, and has taken steps to minimize… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Firefighters responded to the 4400 Block of Lake Washington Blvd. S. just after 9:20 p.m. on Jan. 13 for a report of multiple boats on fire at Lakewood Moorage. When Engine 28 from the Rainier Valley Fire Station arrived on scene, they saw flames coming from the marina, with three vessels fully engulfed… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – The Fire Alarm Center received a 911 call at 1:20 a.m. on January 9 reporting a fire in a residential home at the 2500 Block of Northeast 92nd Street. Engine 40 responded from the Wedgewood Fire Station and saw flames coming from the front and sides of the single-story structure. All occupants… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
