May is one of the peak months for outdoor grilling fires. As the weather warms up and people begin to cook outdoors, the number of grilling-related fires increases. Before firing up your grill this holiday weekend, take these simple steps to ensure safe outdoor grilling. Setting up: Barbecue grills are… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On May 16, 2019, the Seattle Fire Department held a promotional ceremony at Fire Station 10 to appoint six members to new positions. The event was emceed by Fire Chief Scoggins. The following employees were promoted: Willie Barrington to Deputy Chief Mathew Saunders to Captain Luke Schultz to… [ Keep reading ]
At today’s Awards Luncheon, Seattle Fire recognized these people for their contributions to our community. Employees of the Year Awards These individuals have demonstrated incredible service to both our internal and external customers, performing above and beyond expectations. Community Service Award: Firefighter Travis Stanley Seattle Fire is a vital part… [ Keep reading ]
Specially Trained Team of Firefighters and A Social Worker Will Help People Downtown with Behavioral Health or Substance Abuse Issues, Non-Emergency Medical Issues, and Access to Services Team Will Provide Alternatives to Transport to Emergency Departments and Allow Fire Department Units to Focus on Emergencies Like Structure Fires and Vehicle Accidents … [ Keep reading ]
Saturday, May 4th at 10 a.m.Montlake Cut (finish line is 300 yards west of Montlake bridge)Free admission Come cheer on your Seattle Fire Department Crew at Opening Day as we race against the Seattle Police Department in the 4th annual “Battle of the Brave” First Responders Crew Race. This will… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Fire Department will train new firefighter recruits at a vacant home in the West Woodland neighborhood from May 8-10 at 919 and 923 NW 51st St. Live-fire training is an opportunity for our new fire recruits to work with our officers and face real fire scenarios in a… [ Keep reading ]
At 3:28pm on Saturday, April 27th Seattle Fire responded to a crane collapse at Fairview Ave. and Mercer St. which fell from the roof of a building and damaged a total of six vehicles. Crews immediately began stabilizing the crane and vehicles involved while triaging the victims of the crash…. [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On April 24, just after 5 a.m., the Fire Alarm Center received multiple calls about a house fire in the U-District at the 4500 Block of 9th Avenue NE. Firefighters from Station 17 arrived first on scene and reported a fully-involved fire in a vacant house. Flames were… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On April 11 around 12:00 p.m., the Fire Alarm Center received a 911 call reporting smoke coming from a house located on the 9200 Blk. of 25 Ave NW. The first arriving engine company reported smoke coming from the roof of a house with fire on floor two. … [ Keep reading ]
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SEATTLE – On April 3, 2019, the Seattle Fire Department held a promotional ceremony at Headquarters to appoint five members to new positions. The event was hosted by Fire Chief Harold Scoggins. The following employees were promoted: Captain – Kevin Flanagan Lieutenant – Amina Bakke Lieutenant – Pierre Gauleiler Lieutenant – Matthew… [ Keep reading ]
