Seattle Fire will keep main dispatch channels open, but will enhance encryption on radio channels used for tactical communications and sharing … [Read more...] about Seattle Fire to enhance encryption to radios in early 2026 to protect the public’s sensitive and private health information
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Seattle Fire Department recommends residents and businesses take steps to keep their property safe
SEATTLE – Ahead of planned protests this weekend, the Seattle Fire Department recommends residents and businesses in Capitol Hill and the downtown … [Read more...] about Seattle Fire Department recommends residents and businesses take steps to keep their property safe
Fire destroys home in the Mt. Baker/Columbia City neighborhoods
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 … [Read more...] about Fire destroys home in the Mt. Baker/Columbia City neighborhoods
Person rescued in 2-alarm residential fire in the Wallingford neighborhood
Seattle — At 1:09 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire involving a tree and a two-story … [Read more...] about Person rescued in 2-alarm residential fire in the Wallingford neighborhood
Vacant building fire in the University District
Seattle — At 9:07 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from a vacant … [Read more...] about Vacant building fire in the University District
Live-fire training May 14 and 15 in the Woodland neighborhood
The Seattle Fire Department is conducting live-fire training exercises at a vacant home in the Woodland neighborhood Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday … [Read more...] about Live-fire training May 14 and 15 in the Woodland neighborhood
Arson Awareness Week 2025
Since 1977, the Arson Alarm Foundation (AAF) has been in place to fight against arson in Washington state. What began as a grassroots campaign by the … [Read more...] about Arson Awareness Week 2025
Residential fire in the Central District
Seattle — At 11:23 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from a two-story … [Read more...] about Residential fire in the Central District
Firefighters battle 2-Alarm fire in a commercial building downtown
Seattle – At 9:09 a.m., Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a six-story commercial building in the 700 … [Read more...] about Firefighters battle 2-Alarm fire in a commercial building downtown
2-Alarm apartment building fire in the First Hill neighborhood
Seattle – At 4:58 p.m., Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a high-rise apartment building in the 800 … [Read more...] about 2-Alarm apartment building fire in the First Hill neighborhood
April 2025 Promotional Ceremony
On April 15, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony at Fire Station 10 to promote members to new ranks in the department and welcome … [Read more...] about April 2025 Promotional Ceremony
Hydrant inspections – and what to do if you experience temporarily discolored water
The 19,000 fire hydrants located within the City of Seattle are maintained and repaired by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), and are inspected by the … [Read more...] about Hydrant inspections – and what to do if you experience temporarily discolored water