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Progress update on City of Seattle’s Health 99 overdose response team pilot 

September 20, 2023

Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Lisa Herbold, Seattle Fire Department Chief Harold Scoggins, emergency medical responders, and other health leaders to give a progress update on the Health 99 overdose response unit, which began operations in July 2023.   Created following Mayor Harrell’s Executive Order issued in April to address the public health and safety impacts of the… [ Keep reading ]

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September 18-22, 2023 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week

September 18, 2023

September 18-22, 2023 is National Falls Prevention Week. Join the Seattle Fire Department in getting this important fall prevention information out to our communities. Did you know? According to Seattle-King County Public Health, approximately 50%-70% of falls are due to home hazards, so it’s important to identify them and take… [ Keep reading ]

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Four found deceased in 2-alarm fire in the Fremont/Wallingford neighborhoods

September 2, 2023

Seattle — Around 8:45 a.m. Seattle firefighters were dispatched to reports of a fire and scene of violence in a home at the 1000 block of N 48th St. As crews arrived, they pulled hose lines and connected to hydrants to begin fighting the fire. However, Seattle Police officers informed… [ Keep reading ]

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Stage 2 Burn Ban Lifted in Seattle and King County

August 31, 2023

Updated Aug. 31: The City of Seattle and King County have lifted the Stage 2 Burn Ban. Original Post from Aug. 15 All outdoor recreational fires prohibited, outdoor cooking and heating appliances are restricted The City of Seattle has joined King County under a Stage 2 Burn Ban effective immediately…. [ Keep reading ]

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Vacant building fire on Aurora Ave. N.

August 20, 2023

SEATTLE – Seattle firefighters were dispatched to a fire in a vacant structure around 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 20. Fire apparatus responding to the scene could see black smoke billowing from the structure blocks away prior to arriving. Engine 24 from the Bitter Lake neighborhood arrived first and reported flames… [ Keep reading ]

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Preventing fires in dry conditions

August 11, 2023

During the month of July 2023, the Seattle Fire Department responded to 298 brush and bark fires. This greatly exceeded the 113 brush and bark fire responses in July 2022. Warm and dry weather is forecasted through the month of August, increasing the risk for more brush fires. Fortunately, there are… [ Keep reading ]

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How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke

August 9, 2023

The quality of air we breathe is vital to our health. When wildfire smoke enters our region, the air quality can degrade quickly and be unhealthy for many. According to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, wildfire smoke carries the same health risks as wood smoke, except there can be… [ Keep reading ]

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Fire Safety Fair at Station 13 on Sept. 9 from 12 – 2 p.m.

August 3, 2023

Southeast Seattle and Beacon Hill neighbors, please join us on Sept. 9 from 12 – 2 p.m. for our next Fire Safety Fair at Fire Station 13 (3601 Beacon Ave. S.). The event is FREE and open for all ages! • Learn about fire prevention & life-safety at home• Meet… [ Keep reading ]

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August 2023 Promotional Ceremony

August 1, 2023

SEATTLE – Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony on Aug. 1 at the Fire Station 10 to promote members to new ranks in the department. Congratulations to all as they step into their new leadership roles. Professional staff promotions: Fireboat Pilot promotion: Lieutenant promotions: Captain promotions:

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Recent intentionally set fires in the Chinatown-International District, First Hill and Capitol Hill neighborhoods

July 24, 2023

The Seattle Fire Department and Police Department have recently seen an uptick in intentionally set fires in the Chinatown-International District and First Hill neighborhoods. Most of the fires have occurred in dumpster receptacles, garbage bins, stairwells of occupied buildings and vacant buildings. The fires occurred between July 16 and 17…. [ Keep reading ]

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