Seattle — The Seattle Fire Department responded to two significant fires in the early morning of Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The first occurred at 3:46 a.m., when firefighters responded to a well-involved fire in a commercial building in the 4500 block of Rainier Ave. S. in the Columbia City neighborhood…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — At 1:20 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire involving a detached shed in the backyard of a residence in the 900 block of 20th Avenue in the Central District. The first units on scene reported smoke and flames coming from… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony on July 23 at Seattle Fire Department Headquarters to promote members to new ranks in the department and to introduce new hires to the department. Congratulations to all as they step into their new leadership roles. New hires: Professional staff… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — At 3:32 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a Seattle Parks and Recreation facility in the 2300 block of Lake Washington Blvd. S. at Mt. Baker Beach. The first units on scene reported heavy smoke with flames visible through… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — This morning at 3:49 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire on the roof and deck of a four-story residential building in the 4500 block of 19th Ave. NE in the University District. When crews arrived on scene they found the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — At 4:22 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting an approx. 40-foot boat on fire that was moored at a marina in the 2100 block of Westlake Ave. N. of Lake Union. The first units on scene reported the boat was fully involved… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – The personal use of fireworks in Seattle and King County is illegal. Even though they are banned, each year fireworks cause fires and injure people in the City and surrounding areas. In 2024, the Seattle Fire Department responded to 51 fireworks-related fires. Just five years ago in 2020,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Fire will keep main dispatch channels open, but will enhance encryption on radio channels used for tactical communications and sharing sensitive and private health information SEATTLE (WA) – In Quarter 2 of 2026, the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) will enhance encryption to radios used for tactical communications among our… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Ahead of planned protests this weekend, the Seattle Fire Department recommends residents and businesses in Capitol Hill and the downtown core take steps to keep their property safe. The largest event is planned for Saturday, June 14, which will begin at Cal Anderson Park and will likely have… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — At 5:19 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a two-story residence in the 2600 block of S. Delappe Pl. near the Mt. Baker and Columbia City neighborhoods. Engine 30 was the first unit on scene and reported flames visible… [ Keep reading ]
