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Mayor Durkan Joins City Leaders to Announce the Projected Launch of the Third Health One Unit, Extending Primary Service Area to South Seattle

December 16, 2021

Health One program that helps those with mental/behavioral health or substance abuse disorders and those with non-emergency issues to expand primary service area to South Seattle Third unit expected to be operational in early 2022, staffed with two firefighter/EMTs and a Human Services Dept. case manager SEATTLE (Dec. 16) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan, Councilmember Herbold, Fire Chief… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Fire Deputy Chief Jay Schreckengost found

November 14, 2021

This evening, we learned that Seattle Fire Deputy Chief Jay Schreckengost was found deceased in the Cliffdell area where the search has been focused. We are incredibly saddened by this news and are all grieving the loss of one of our own. Deputy Chief Schreckengost was a husband, father and friend to all, and our hearts are with his family… [ Keep reading ]

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Live-fire training in West Woodland neighborhood on Nov. 2-4

October 27, 2021

The Seattle Fire Department will train new firefighter recruits at a vacant home in the West Woodland neighborhood on Nov. 2, 3 and 4 at 847 NW 57th St. Live-fire training is an opportunity for our new fire recruits to work with our officers and face real fire scenarios in… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Fire Statement On Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Status

October 19, 2021

Nov. 9 vaccine verification status update: As of 10 a.m. on Nov. 9, 94% of the Seattle Fire Department’s 1,086 employees are vaccinated. (total does not include employees who are on a long-term leave of absence). Forty-three employees are currently involved in the City’s exemption and accommodation process. Seven employees did not submit… [ Keep reading ]

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Fire Station 31 personnel move-in to interim fire station

October 15, 2021

SEATTLE – On Oct. 14, Seattle firefighters and paramedics assigned to work at Fire Station 31 moved in to their new interim fire station located at 10503 Interlake Ave. N. The interim site was built after City leaders determined the previous permanent station at N. Northgate Way no longer met the fire department’s operational needs. The new permanent site… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Fire prepares contingency plans for staffing ahead of vaccine mandate deadline

October 14, 2021

The Seattle Fire Department is contingency planning for various staffing scenarios we may face on Oct. 19 as a result of the vaccine mandate deadline on Oct. 18. We are committed to the health and safety of our community, and will comply with the Mayor and Governor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates. First and foremost,… [ Keep reading ]

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September 2021 Promotion Ceremony

October 1, 2021

SEATTLE – This week at Seattle Fire Headquarters, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins recognized members who have recently promoted to new ranks. We thank each of these members for stepping into leadership positions, and know they will continue to serve the Seattle community well in their new role. The following personnel… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Colleges to launch new Fire Science Associate degree program in Fall 2021

August 12, 2021

New degree program will be only of its kind in King County and will help bring diverse array of applicants to local fire departments’ hiring processes Program targets high school graduates looking to become firefighters and current firefighters wanting to strengthen profession-specific skills Seattle (Aug. 9, 2021) – Seattle Colleges, Mayor… [ Keep reading ]

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Fire Chief Scoggins promotes members to new ranks

August 4, 2021

SEATTLE – Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a ceremony on Aug. 4 at the Joint Training Facility to promote several members of the organization to new positions. Significant others and important mentors helped to pin new badges on those promoted, while department members tuned in via a live stream… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Fire Department’s vaccination and testing efforts transition to partner agencies

July 28, 2021

SEATTLE – With 82 percent of Seattle residents beginning the vaccination process, the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) will transition its testing and vaccination efforts to partner agencies, beginning on July 31, 2021. To date, SFD has administered more than 157,000 vaccine doses through its fixed vaccination sites, mobile vaccination team… [ Keep reading ]

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