When temperatures drop during the winter months, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning increases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year approximately 50,000 people visit emergency rooms in the U.S. due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. With colder weather and snow in the forecast for… [ Keep reading ]
Snow makes for a pretty landscape, and following these tips will help you stay safe and warm during this upcoming freezing spell. In the home Give heaters plenty of space• Keep flammable items one-foot from baseboard heaters and three-feet from portable space heaters and wood and gas fireplaces. Manage heaters… [ Keep reading ]
Stock up on supplies Seven days of: Non-perishable foods (canned foods and dried goods) Water (a gallon per person, per day) Prescriptions and medical supplies Warm clothes and blankets Batteries for flashlights Test your smoke/CO alarms Now is a good time to make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO)… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On Jan. 8, 2020, the Seattle Fire Department held a promotional ceremony at Fire Station 10 to appoint seven firefighters to new positions. The event was emceed by Fire Chief Scoggins. The following employees were promoted: Willie Barrington to Assistant Chief of Resource Management Jon Goins to Captain… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Fire Department would like to wish you all a very happy New Year. Here are some safety reminders to carry into 2020. Old Christmas Trees Don’t burn your Christmas tree. Burning trees at public locations such as parks and beaches is illegal. Instead, treat your old Christmas tree… [ Keep reading ]
Lithium batteries power many of our electronics including smartphones, tablets, laptops, toys and even cars. These batteries store a large amount of energy in a densely compact space. In rare circumstances, they can be defective and become a fire hazard. Here are a few safety tips: Storage Store batteries away… [ Keep reading ]
Thursday, Dec. 18, KCFCA partnered with Puget Sound Skills Center, King County Fire District 20 and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority to conduct a fire safety demonstration to illustrate how quickly a dry Christmas tree can catch fire. Every year, Christmas trees and holiday decorations are responsible for nearly 1,000… [ Keep reading ]
Winter storms can lead to power outages that are made worse by colder temperatures as people resort to unconventional methods of heating their homes. Burning gas, wood or charcoal inside your home will increase your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause severe… [ Keep reading ]
We at Seattle Fire want to help keep your holiday calm and bright by following a few important electrical safety tips. Did you know overloading your electrical outlets or damaged lighting equipment contributes to almost half of all home Christmas tree fires? Start with checking last year’s string of lights… [ Keep reading ]
During the winter months, lights and candles get lit to brighten up our homes for the holidays. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when the fire department responds to more fires involving candles and holiday lights. Be mindful of your candles and festive lights this holiday season and… [ Keep reading ]
