October is Fire Prevention Month in Seattle and this year the Seattle Fire Department will be highlighting a new fire safety topic weekly. This week we are highlighting the importance of having working smoke alarms and knowing how to safely respond to a sounding alarm. Did you know? Between 2014… [ Keep reading ]
October is Fire Prevention Month in Seattle and this year the Seattle Fire Department will be highlighting a new fire safety topic weekly. This week we are highlighting calling 9-1-1 for emergencies. 9-1-1 is a critical part of our emergency response system. When someone calls 9-1-1 for a medical or… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Seconds count during a home fire. Having an escape plan and practicing it can make a difference should a fire occur. Every September, Seattle-area students practice fire drills at school to make sure students and staff know what to do when the fire alarm sounds. Yet, most families do not… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE — At 6:42 p.m., our Fire Alarm Center received calls reporting a fire at the 700 block of Lander St. Engine 13 was first on scene and confirmed an exterior fire on the west side of a commercial warehouse that had already extended inside and up into the exposed rafters…. [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
Now is a good time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure that they are working properly. Also, make sure to vacuum around your smoke alarms. Keep smoke alarms free of cob webs and small insects which can set off an smoke alarm. Yes, it can… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Unhealthy air quality due to smoke from wildfires in British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington has become a reoccurring issue and concern in the Puget Sound region. Prepare now to reduce the risk of wildfire smoke. You can take steps now to prepare: Talk to your healthcare provider about your… [ Keep reading ]
