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 ]
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 ]
