Mark the 137th anniversary of the Great Seattle Fire with MOHAI and the Seattle Fire Department at this free, family friendly event! Your firefighters-in-training will love meeting local firefighters, learning about fire safety at home and climbing aboard a real working fire engine and ladder truck. Kids can also explore hands-on… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At 3:46 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received a report of a hiker who had fallen approximately 40 feet down an embankment in Discovery Park. Crews were able to make verbal contact with the patient, who reported a minor injury and was sitting on a… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle Fire Department hosted its annual awards luncheon April 30, 2026, celebrating individuals and programs that demonstrate excellence in emergency response, leadership, customer service and community impact. About 400 people packed into the ballroom at the Embassy Suites in Pioneer Square to celebrate the exemplary work… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On April 16 at 5:17 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center dispatched Ladder 4 to an elevator rescue in a high-rise building in the 1900 block of 8th Ave. What initially appeared to be a routine call quickly became more complex. Ladder 4 arrived to find… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – April 6, 2026 – The Seattle Fire Department has expanded the number of days that its Health One unit is in service. The alternative response unit now operates seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additional funding approved in the 2026 City budget made the… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At 11:20 a.m. on April 3, 2026, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received notice of an automatic fire alarm and 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a high-rise building in the 400 block of 9th Ave. N. Engine 2 arrived first at the scene and confirmed… [ Keep reading ]
As we welcome in the beauty and hope of spring, we are highlighting the importance of smart cleaning and organizing to keep you and your household safe for all seasons. The National Fire Protection Association offers the following safety tips to help jump start your spring cleaning. Properly use and… [ Keep reading ]
The 19,000 fire hydrants located within the City of Seattle are maintained and repaired by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), and are inspected by the Seattle Fire Department (SFD). Firefighters inspect all fire hydrants across the City on an annual basis to ensure they are working properly and will provide sufficient water when needed for fighting a… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At 5:22 p.m. on March 26, Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a home in the 700 block of 20th Ave. in Seattle’s Central District. The first firefighters who arrived on scene reported black smoke coming from the home. Firefighters quickly… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At 10:42 a.m., The Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received a 911 call reporting a broken natural gas line in the 3000 block of S. Jackson St. Crews arrived on scene and began investigating. The gas line supplied a single-family residence. The home was evacuated. Natural gas… [ Keep reading ]
