SEATTLE — This morning around 6:15 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received calls reporting thick black smoke and flames coming from a two-story vacant commercial building on the 14000 block of Lake City Way NE. The first firefighters on scene confirmed the entire building was fully involved… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE — Last night around 8:30 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received calls reporting smoke and flames visible from a vacant building at the 800 block of NE 42nd St. When firefighters arrived on scene, they confirmed flames visible from a one-story single family residence with an… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony on Feb, 16 at the Seattle Fire Department headquarters to promote members to new ranks in the department and welcome new employees. Congratulations to all as they step into their new leadership roles. Professional staff promotions and new hires: Lieutenant… [ Keep reading ]
To honor and celebrate Black History Month, the Seattle Fire Department would like to highlight some events and stories from the local community. The beginnings of Black History Month began in 1926 with Negro History Week which served as a call to action for racial equity and justice. By 1976,… [ Keep reading ]
Today, the Seattle Fire Department and Harborview Medical Center issued the following statement on behalf of the Cobb family: We are sad to announce the passing of Dr. Leonard Cobb, a luminary in the field of prehospital care for patients with cardiac disease. His achievements are many, but perhaps the… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – This morning just after 7:39 a.m., crews were dispatched to a fire in a 3-story apartment building on the 1700 block of SW Barton St. Upon arrival, the first engine company saw flames from the exterior of the building and found one patient who sustained injuries from the… [ Keep reading ]
Cardiac arrest occurs when a person’s heart stops working suddenly, often without warning, resulting in blood no longer circulating and depriving the body of oxygen. The person collapses, loses consciousness, and their breathing becomes agonal (gasping) or stops completely. The sudden nature of cardiac arrest always leads to death unless… Filed Under: Fire Line, Fire Safety and Education
Carbon monoxide is a gas that can cause severe illness or death. What makes it so difficult to detect is that it is odorless and colorless. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 430 people die from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in the United States every… Filed Under: Fire Line, Fire Safety and Education
SEATTLE — Just before 11 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department responded to a dryer fire in a dog daycare facility near the 13000 block of Lake City Way NE. As firefighters entered the main doorway, they were immediately encountered multiple dogs trying to escape the smoke-filled building. Crews requested additional… [ Keep reading ]
Smoke alarms can reduce the risk of being injured by a home fire by alerting you that smoke is present and providing critical time to respond safely. Most fire deaths are caused by smoke inhalation, not burns. According to a 2020 study by the National Fire Protection Association, working smoke… [ Keep reading ]
