Seattle Fire receives a Protection Class 1 rating from WSRB, effective July 1, 2022.

Seattle Fire department receives Protection Class 1 rating from WSRB.

Firefighters extinguish series of set fires in the Central District
SEATTLE — Firefighters responded to a series of four five set fires that occurred in the Central District beginning around 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 8 and continuing through 8:45 p.m. All of the fires happened at the front or rear entrances of the homes, and [...]
Posted Aug. 09
Firefighters battle a 2-Alarm marina fire in the Westlake neighborhood
SEATTLE — Aug. 5 at 11:05 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a houseboat on fire docked near the 2000 block of Westlake Ave N. Seattle Police Department’s Harbor Patrol was also dispatched to the [...]
Posted Aug. 06
Hot weather safety
Hot weather is expected in the Seattle area next week. Higher temperatures can lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent becoming ill from too much heat. Too much heat and sun can [...]
Posted Jul. 22
National Pet Fire Safety Day – July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022 is National Pet Fire Safety Day! One of the hallmarks of responsible pet ownership is keeping them safe and planning for unexpected emergencies, including fires in your home. Make sure you have a plan for your pets in case of a fire and [...]
Posted Jul. 15
Preventing urban brush fires
In June, the Seattle Fire Department responded to 27 bark and brush-related fires. There were 74 bark and brush-related fire responses in June 2021. The cooler and wetter than usual summer weather has helped keep brush and bark fire responses lower. [...]
Posted Jul. 06

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The mission of the Seattle Fire Department is to save lives and protect property through emergency medical service, fire and rescue response and fire prevention. We respond immediately when any member of our community needs help with professional, effective and compassionate service.

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