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Statement on the passing of Dr. Leonard Cobb

Today, the Seattle Fire Department and Harborview Medical Center issued the following statement on behalf of the Cobb family: We are sad to announce the passing of Dr. Leonard Cobb, a luminary in the field of prehospital care for patients with cardiac disease. His achievements are many, but perhaps the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Fire collects gifts for 2022 Toys for Tots campaign

Join your neighborhood Seattle firefighters this weekend as we collect donations for the Toys for Tots program, all of which help King County and Seattle families in need this holiday season. We’ll be joined by members of the U.S. Marine Corps and Seattle Fire Foundation volunteers at these QFC… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Fire honors its fallen in annual ceremony

“Never forget. We say these words as a vow to remember. They are also spoken to assure families, friends and colleagues that your loved one will never be forgotten. Their lives and service have made an indelible mark that can never be erased.” – Seattle Fire Chief Harold D. Scoggins… [ Keep reading ]

Join Seattle Fire for a Career Day on Aug. 17

Join the Seattle Fire Department from noon to 3 p.m. on Aug. 17 as we co-host a  Fire Career Day at North Seattle College. We’ll be joined by Worksource, Employment Security Department, regional fire departments, Seattle’s Black Firefighters Association and the Seattle Fire Women’s Alliance.  We aim to answer your… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate Seattle Fire’s 2020 Annual Awards winners

Congratulations to all of the Seattle Fire Department members who have been recognized for their outstanding efforts for 2020. The department recently aired a video recognition ceremony to celebrate the individual and team efforts from last year that earned an annual award. We invite the community to watch the ceremony… [ Keep reading ]

Stage 2 burn ban in effect in Seattle

All outdoor recreational fires prohibited, outdoor cooking and heating appliances are restrictedThe City of Seattle has joined King County under a State 2 burn ban effective immediately. During a Stage 2 burn ban, any outdoor fire such as a backyard fire pit or campfire using chopped firewood or charcoal is… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Fire’s 2020 Annual Report

We are pleased to share the Seattle Fire Department’s annual report for 2020. Please take a few moments to scroll through and share with your friends and neighbors. Looking back upon one of the most challenging years in our lifetimes, Seattle Fire: • Responded to 80,316 incidents. Of those, approximately… [ Keep reading ]

Recall on Kidde smoke/CO alarms

Seattle Fire is urging people to check the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes after a major manufacturer of the products announced a recall today. Kidde is recalling about 226,000 of its smoke, carbon monoxide and combination alarms. The recall covers seven models manufactured between May 2019 and… [ Keep reading ]

May 26: COVID-19 update for Seattle Fire personnel

The following information is updated as of 5 p.m. on May 26: Quarantine and Isolation: Members currently in quarantine or isolation: 0 members Total number of SFD personnel impacted since the beginning of tracking COVID-19: 127 members Total number of SFD personnel who have completed their 14-day quarantine and returned to work: 127 members… [ Keep reading ]

Emergency fund for Seattle businesses impacted by COVID-19

We would like to pass along important news for our small business community about grant funds being made available to help those struggling with the effects of COVID-19 on our economy. The Office of Economic Development announced on March 12 the infusion of nearly $1.5 million in community development block… [ Keep reading ]