Seattle – At 5:50 p.m. on Nov. 16, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received a call reporting a vehicle in the water at the boat launch at Be’er Sheva Park, in the 9000 block of Seward Park Ave. S. One occupant of the vehicle got out on their own and made it to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle – At 8:02 p.m. on Nov. 11, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a structure in the 5200 block of 35th Ave. SW. Firefighters from Fire Station 32 were the first to arrive on scene and reported a fire in a Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
November is National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas that can cause severe illness or death. It is produced any time fossil fuels are burned. During a power outage, the use of gas generators or outdoor grills in carports or too close to… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is conducting live-fire training exercises at a vacant home in the Broadview neighborhood from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 12 and 13 at 12544 2nd Ave. NW. Live-fire training is an opportunity for new and veteran firefighters to work with our officers and face… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Fire Department expanding its cadre of personnel able to administer buprenorphine in the field to the department’s firefighter/EMTs. Buprenorphine can be given to patients who are being treated for an opiate overdose or to those actively experiencing withdrawal symptoms. SEATTLE – The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is expanding its Buprenorphine Pilot Program and Seattle will… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Fire Department is accepting applications for entry-level firefighter/EMTs through Nov. 29. Prospective candidates can apply online at SeattleFireJobs.com SEATTLE – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins and Seattle Fire Fighters Union Local 27 President Kenny Stuart on Oct. 9 to announce the open application… [ Keep reading ]
The sacrifice paid by fallen Seattle firefighters was remembered in a public ceremony in Pioneer Square on Oct. 4. During the service, the names of all 55 Seattle Fire personnel who have died as a result of their service as a firefighter/EMT or paramedic were read aloud. The list dates… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Members of the media and public are invited to join the Seattle Fire Department in honoring all 55 Seattle firefighters who have died in the line of duty since 1891. The annual Seattle Fallen Firefighter Memorial will take place from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in… [ Keep reading ]
October is Fire Prevention Month. This is a time to focus on safety and to educate ourselves on home fires and how to prevent them. Each week, we will highlight a different fire safety message on the Fireline Blog and on social media. Learn more about this year’s Fire Prevention… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On Sept. 26, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony at Fire Station 10 to promote members to new ranks in the department and welcome new employees. Congratulations to all as they step into their new leadership role. Professional staff new hires: Professional staff promotions: Lieutenant promotions: Captain… [ Keep reading ]
