May and July are the peak months for outdoor grill fires. A recent grilling fire in Seattle provides another reminder to the potential fire hazard associated with outdoor grilling. Fortunately, there are some simple steps to take to ensure safe outdoor grilling this summer. Setting up: Barbecue grills are designed… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On June 27, 2018, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony at Fire Station 10 to appoint 21 department members to new positions. The following employees were promoted: Dennis Dahline, Michael Sharp and Derek Williamson to Deputy Chief Erik Hotchkiss, Melissa Kennedy and Christopher Lombard to Battalion Chief… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On July 17, 2018 just before 2 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire in the Fauntleroy neighborhood. When Engine 37 and Engine 11 arrived on scene, they saw flames from all four sides of a single-family residence, and upgraded the response to a 2-alarm. A house on… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On Friday, July 13, 2018, at 3:16 p.m. the Fire Alarm Center received reports of several swimmers in distress in the water near Discovery Park. Seattle Fire dispatchers sent a water rescue response to the location, to include Rescue Swimmers, the Fire Boat, paramedics and additional firefighters. Prior… [ Keep reading ]
Since July 1, the Seattle Fire Department has responded to 99 dry weather-related fires involving bark, dry grass and shrubs. With the weather expected to stay warm and dry in the coming weeks, we are likely to see an increase in dry weather-related fires. Help reduce the chance of such outdoor fires… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Firefighters responded to two structure fires on July 4, 2018. The first fire began at approximately 1:45 p.m. in a three-story apartment building located at the 800 block of N. 130th St. Firefighters quickly contained the fire to one unit, but were unable to save a dog and… [ Keep reading ]
This 4th of July, the Seattle Fire Department recommends attending one of the many public fireworks displays near you to celebrate the holiday. Why? Last year, there were 262 fireworks injuries, up 11 percent from the previous 10-year average in the state of Washington. In Seattle, one of those injuries… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE- On June 26, 2018, at 8:15 p.m., multiple reports of a large black column of smoke from the 600 block of S Myrtle St. were received at the Fire Alarm Center. A Marine Fire response was immediately initiated by the Fire Alarm Dispatcher. Upon arrival fire crews discovered a… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – At an event and demonstration today with the Seattle Fire Department and Seattle City Light, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced a first-in-the-nation partnership today between Seattle City Light and the Seattle Fire Department to more effectively fight fires in underground electrical vaults. “Seattle has always been at the… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – On June 6, 2018, just after 4:30 p.m., the Fire Alarm Center received a call about a house fire in the Blue Ridge/North Beach neighborhood. Dispatchers relayed information to the responding crews about a possible person inside the home. When crews arrived on scene at the 2100 Block of NW 96th… [ Keep reading ]
