On April 15, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony at Fire Station 10 to promote members to new ranks in the department and welcome new employees. Congratulations to all as they step into their new leadership role. Professional staff new hires: Lieutenant promotions: Captain promotions: The Fire Chief… [ 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… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – At 4:34 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in an apartment building in the 1800 block of 12th Ave. The first arriving crews reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the three-story apartment building. The incident… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — At 6:23 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a building under construction in the 900 block of NW 54th St. in the Ballard and Woodland neighborhoods. The first units on scene reported smoke and flames coming from a three-story… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — At 5:32 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a two-story home in the 14300 block of Fremont Ave. N. in the Bitter Lake neighborhood. Engine 24 arrived first on scene and reported smoke visible from the back of the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is the first city in the country that allows the position of firefighter/EMT-B to administer this lifesaving medicine SEATTLE – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined the Seattle Fire Department (SFD), emergency medical responders, and health experts from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to give a progress update… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Fire at our annual Toys for Tots toy drive! We are collecting toys, games, books and other gifts as part of the annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots drive. Together, we have been helping bring holiday joy to families in need for many years, and we’re… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – At 5:50 p.m. on Nov. 16, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received a call reporting a vehicle in the water at the boat launch at Be’er Sheva Park, in the 9000 block of Seward Park Ave. S. One occupant of the vehicle got out on their own and made it to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – At 8:02 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a structure in the 5200 block of 35th Ave. SW. Firefighters from Fire Station 32 were the first to arrive on scene and reported a fire in a Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
November is National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas that can cause severe illness or death. It is produced any time fossil fuels are burned. During a power outage, the use of gas generators or outdoor grills in carports or too close to… [ Keep reading ]
