Oils commonly used in oil-based paints, stains and varnishes release heat as they dry. A pile of oily rags can be dangerous because as they dry, the heat is trapped and builds up to potentially cause a fire. Here are a few safety tips for storing wet, oily rags: Never… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Fire Department and Police Department have recently seen an uptick in intentionally set fires in the Rainier Ave. S. and Beacon Hill vicinity. Most of the fires have occurred in dumpster receptacles and recycling bins, at construction sites, at businesses and sometimes residences. On Aug 20, the fire… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE 8/20 at 5 p.m.: Fire investigators have ruled the fire “incendiary” (intentionally set), and the total estimated loss is approximately $5 million. SEATTLE – The Fire Alarm Center received a call at 5:42 a.m. with a report of a fire at a new construction site at the 1000 Block… [ Keep reading ]
Sunday, August 9: Sadly, we had two water responses that evening that did not have a good outcome. Just after 5:30 p.m., we received reports of an adult male who was swimming and went under near the 5000 block of Lake Washington Blvd. S. Divers, rescue swimmers and response boats… [ Keep reading ]
Consider donating it to the Seattle Fire Department for training. The Seattle Fire Department is always training to ensure the safety of both the community that we serve and our own members. We accept suitable buildings to use for “destructive training”. This provides our firefighters with a real building to… [ Keep reading ]
The weather is finally heating up in our region and we will most likely experience some hotter days in the days and weeks to come. Higher temperatures can lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent becoming ill from too much… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On July 25 at 12 p.m., the City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management will send a test message through the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. The alert will only be sent to those who have opted in to receive local test messages through WEA and to a… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Seattle firefighters responded to a house fire in the Ravenna neighborhood just after 1 p.m. on July 18. When crews arrived at the 7000 Block of Ravenna Ave. NE, they saw a well-involved single-family residence and received reports from bystanders about possible people still inside. Crews conducted a… [ Keep reading ]
FIRE PREVENTION TIPS FOR HOME OUTSIDE Secure home and garage areas by locking doors and windows Clean up grasses, weeds, litter or anything that can burnfrom around buildings. Clear carport areas of all combustibles Locate dumpsters, recycle bins and yard waste containers at least fivefeet away from walls and roof… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Fire Department’s Rescue Swimmer Program proved again to be successful after a water rescue response on July 10 at the downtown waterfront. SEATTLE – In the early morning hours on July 10, the Seattle Fire Alarm Center received a call reporting a person in distress in the water along… [ Keep reading ]
