POSTPONED: Virtual Fire Day
June 18, 2020
We are sorry to announce that the Fire Day with MOHAI and Seattle Fire planned for this weekend is now postponed. Please stay tuned for a new date!
The Community Fire Safety Advocate Program at 10 years
June 12, 2020
Ten years ago this month a deadly house fire in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle killed four children and a young woman – all were members of Seattle’s Ethiopian and Eritrean communities. This tragic fire was the deadliest fire in Seattle in over 30 years and greatly impacted members of… [ Keep reading ]
Businesses and residences in Capitol Hill encouraged to take steps to prevent arson fires
June 8, 2020
SEATTLE – Several intentionally set dumpster fires, bonfires and attempts at structure fires have occurred during recent demonstrations in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in the vicinity of 11th and Pine. Recognizing that the Seattle Police Department East Precinct is adjacent to residential and commercial buildings, the Seattle Fire Department has… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Fire and Airlift NW to hold helicopter drill in West Seattle on June 8-11
June 5, 2020
SEATTLE – The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) is partnering with Airlift NW and Seattle Parks to provide airlift transport of patients during the West Seattle Bridge closure under extreme circumstances. This is occurring in response to the anticipated traffic impacts during peak travel times, which could delay SFD’s ability to… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Jenny Durkan Announces Free Citywide Testing in Partnership with UW Medicine
June 4, 2020
City will lease two former emissions testing sites to provide up to 1,600 tests per day PHSKC and Mayor Durkan encourages individuals protesting to be tested if you have been in contact with people who are ill with COVID-19, or you are experiencing symptoms SEATTLE (June 4, 2020) – Following King County’s application to advance to a modified phase one in Governor Inslee’s updated “Safe Start Washington”… [ Keep reading ]
Refresh your skills for CPR/AED Awareness Week (June 1-7, 2020)
June 1, 2020
You could save a life – take a few minutes to learn hands-only CPR Even during this pandemic, with stay-at-home orders and physical distancing recommendations, it’s important to be prepared for sudden emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest. Around 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home so it’s important… [ Keep reading ]
Remarks from Fire Chief Harold Scoggins in response to downtown protests
May 30, 2020
Our firefighters are out there working incredibly hard tonight to keep you safe. There have been many vehicle fires across the downtown core and injuries to both police officers and members of the public. As I said yesterday before the demonstrations began, I support exercising the right to free speech… [ Keep reading ]
Extinguish and discard smoking materials safely
May 29, 2020
We have responded to a few fires recently that were caused by smoking materials left unattended or discarded improperly. With warm and dryer weather in the forecast, more such fires will likely occur. Steps to help reduce the chance of such fires include the following: Carelessly discarded cigarettes and other smoking… [ Keep reading ]
May 26: COVID-19 update for Seattle Fire personnel
May 26, 2020
The following information is updated as of 5 p.m. on May 26: Quarantine and Isolation: Members currently in quarantine or isolation: 0 members Total number of SFD personnel impacted since the beginning of tracking COVID-19: 127 members Total number of SFD personnel who have completed their 14-day quarantine and returned to work: 127 members… [ Keep reading ]
Friends don’t let friends swim alone
May 22, 2020
Seattle Parks, including pools and beaches remain closed as our county remains in phase one of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start plan. However, first responders throughout King County are responding to more preventable drownings as summer approaches. If you plan to be in or near water, follow these recommendations: Know the… [ Keep reading ]