No doubt about it, fall is in full swing. One of the season’s hallmarks – fog – made a strong resurgence this week, bringing damp, cooler temperatures. With nights dipping into the 40s, it’s no wonder so many of us are grabbing more blankets, reaching for the thermostat and dusting off our… [ Keep reading ]
Smoke alarms are recognized as the most important fire safety device you can have in your home. But did you know that adding one step to your bedtime routine could also help save lives? “Shut the door.” These three words are increasingly seen as an important life safety and firefighting… [ Keep reading ]
October is Fire Prevention Month in Seattle and to kick off the month, we would like to highlight the importance of developing and practicing a home fire escape plan. Did you know that from the time a smoke alarm sounds, a person may have under two minutes to get out… [ Keep reading ]
As the days get shorter and with cold weather on the horizon, now is a good time to test your smoke alarm and replace their batteries. If it is more than 10 years old, it might be time to replace them with new ones. According to the National Fire Protection… [ 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 – Members of the public are invited to join the Seattle Fire Department in honoring all Seattle firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The annual Seattle Fallen Firefighter Memorial will take place on Oct. 4 from 9:30 – 10 a.m. in Occidental Square (117 S. Washington… [ Keep reading ]
Halloween and trick-or-treating is just around the corner. Follow these safety tips to keep your litter monsters safe during this year’s activities: Wear reflective gear while trick-or-treating. When choosing costumes, stay away from trailing fabrics, to prevent falls and injury. Teach children to stay away from open flames, including jack-o-lanterns… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Next week Seattle Firefighters will take to the streets with boots in hand to collect donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) Fill-the-Boot campaign. The collections will take place at the below locations across the City from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 24-27. Fire Station 5… [ Keep reading ]
Members of the public are invited to join the Seattle Fire and Police Departments on Sept. 11 as they commemorate the 18th anniversary of 9/11. This is an opportunity to gather as a community remember the lives that were lost that day and the lives that were forever changed. Mayor… [ Keep reading ]
Do you know what to do when the fire alarm in your apartment building sounds? For people who live in apartments or condominiums, the sound of the building fire alarm can be jolting and frightening. You may not know if there is an actual fire in the building or if… [ Keep reading ]
