On June 24, we celebrated the promotions of eight lieutenants (one not shown) and two captains at our Joint Training Facility. In compliance with social distancing guidelines, we held a live stream for families tojoin in the celebration. Congratulations!
SEATTLE – On Feb. 19, 2020, the Seattle Fire Department held a promotional ceremony at our headquarters to appoint three firefighters to new positions. The event was emceed by Fire Chief Scoggins. The following employees were promoted: Melissa Kennedy to Deputy Chief of Training Melissa Woolsey to Captain David Berry… [ Keep reading ]
On this day back in 1943, Seattle Firefighter Luther Bonner died after attempting to rescue passengers and warehouse workers after a Boeing prototype B-29 Super-Fortress bomber crashed into a meatpacking plant near King County International Airport two days prior. This incident became known as the Frye Packing Company Fire where… [ Keep reading ]
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
SEATTLE – On Jan. 8, 2020, the Seattle Fire Department held a promotional ceremony at Fire Station 10 to appoint seven firefighters to new positions. The event was emceed by Fire Chief Scoggins. The following employees were promoted: Willie Barrington to Assistant Chief of Resource Management Jon Goins to Captain… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Fire Department will train new firefighter recruits at two vacant homes in the Roosevelt neighborhood from Oct. 28-31 at 815 and 821 NE 66th St. Live-fire training is an opportunity for our new fire recruits to work with our officers and face real fire scenarios in a controlled… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On Sept. 23, 2019, the Seattle Fire Department held a promotional ceremony at our headquarters to appoint four firefighters to new positions. The event was emceed by Fire Chief Scoggins. The following employees were promoted: James Collins to Captain Craig Patterson to Lieutenant Matthew Lujan to Lieutenant Matthew… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On Aug. 8, 2019, the Seattle Fire Department held a promotional ceremony at our headquarters to appoint three firefighters to new positions. The event was emceed by Fire Chief Scoggins. The following employees were promoted: Lon Warr to Engineer Ryan Skedd to Lieutenant Matthew Anderson to Lieutenant Chris… [ Keep reading ]
