Seattle Fire Department’s Rescue Swimmer Program proved again to be successful after a water rescue response on July 10 at the downtown waterfront. SEATTLE – In the early morning hours on July 10, the Seattle Fire Alarm Center received a call reporting a person in distress in the water along… [ Keep reading ]
Update 7/16: Further information on this incident will be provided by Seattle Police Depart or the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. At 4:52 a.m., 9-1-1 dispatchers received several calls reporting a fire in a three-story motel in the 2400 block of Aurora Ave N. Four minutes later, Engine… [ Keep reading ]
We are pleased to share our 2019 annual report. Download the document to find statistics about our response standards, number of EMS and fire incidents, significant events and community engagement. The report also gives insight into the initiatives and activities that allow us to sharpen our skills and mindset in… [ Keep reading ]
Every summer beginning in July, the number of fires related to warmer weather increases. In the past week, we responded to over 30 dry weather-related fires involving bark, dry grass and shrubs. Carelessly discarded smoking materials and lit fireworks can cause significant damage an put residents and responding firefighters at risk…. [ Keep reading ]
On June 24, we celebrated the promotions of eight lieutenants (one not shown) and two captains at our Joint Training Facility. In compliance with social distancing guidelines, we held a live stream for families tojoin in the celebration. Congratulations!
SEATTLE – On July 1 just after 9 p.m., crews responded to the 300 Blk. of Lakeside Ave. for a seaplane that had crashed into Lake Washington. When firefighters arrived and saw the flipped seaplane approximately 200-300 yards from shore, they saw one person standing on top of the plane…. [ Keep reading ]
Every year at this time, Seattle and King County medics can be heard rushing to the scene of fireworks-related injuries. It happened again, just last Friday night. A patient was Airlifted to Harborview and now faces a long recovery at the Harborview Burn Center. Like firefighters and medics, burn doctors… [ Keep reading ]
June 25, 2020 at 4:35 a.m.: Dispatchers in our Fire Alarm Center received multiple calls reporting visible flames and black smoke billowing from the second floor of a three-story commercial building on the 800 block of S. Weller St. Engine 6 was the first company to arrive on scene and… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At least eight set fires occurred in South Seattle (one in the Central District/Capitol Hill) on June 22 – June 24. The majority of the fires were located on or near Rainier Ave. S. The fires were either set to debris or in garbage or dumpster receptacles, and… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On June 26 at 12 p.m., the City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management will send a test message through the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. The alert will only be sent to those who have opted in to receive local test messages through WEA, and to a… [ Keep reading ]
