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Pioneer Square Fire Festival

Bring the family down to the Pioneer Square Fire Festival for this family-friendly event featuring antique fire engines, vintage police cars, panning for gold at the Klondike Gold Rush Adventure, performances by Seattle Fire Fighters Pipes and Drums, live mural painting and kids activities. This is a Seafair sanctioned community event and it is free to the public.

When:  Saturday, July 11th, 2009
Where: Occidental Square Park
           (downtown - Occidental Ave. S.)
Time:   11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost:    Free!


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New! Pay by Credit Card!

As of June 11th, permit applicants and existing permit holders now have the ability to pay for annual and temporary permits and permit renewal fees with a credit card.  These transactions can be made over the phone by calling 206.386.1450 or in person at the permit desk in the Fire Marshal's Office.

Credit card payments are also accepted for Certification fees.  To pay a Certification fee you may call the number above during business hours, pay in person at the Fire Marshal's Office or you can securely and conveniently make your payment online.

Fire Station 41 Moved to Temporary Location

Fire Station 41 has moved to a temporary facility east of its current location at the intersection of 28th Avenue West and West Smith Street (2418 28th Ave. W.), in the former site of Magnolia Elementary School, while the current station is remodeled as part of the Fire Facilities Levy.  Construction is expected to take approximately nine months.


2008 Annual Report

The Seattle Fire Department Annual Report for 2008 is available online in Adobe PDF format.   Annual Report
 


Fire Station 2 Moved to Temporary Location

Firefighters assigned to Fire Station 2 have been moved to temporary quarters as of March 11, 2009, while the existing fire station is remodeled.  The construction is part of the ongoing Fire Facilities Levy.  Fire Station 2 is now located north of its current location to 301 Aurora Avenue North (at the intersection of Aurora Avenue North and Thomas Street).  Construction is estimated to last 15 months. 
 


Fire Station 17 Moved to Temporary Location

Temporary Station 17Firefighters assigned to Fire Station 17 have been moved to temporary quarters as of December 29, 2008 while the existing fire station is remodeled.  The construction to expand the fire station and provide critical seismic retrofits is part of the ongoing Fire Facilities Levy Program and is expected to last about 15 months.

Fire Engine 17, Ladder 9 and Battalion 6 have relocated from 1050 NE 50th Street, to 4557 11th Avenue NE, two blocks directly south of the current station.  Firefighters will respond to emergencies from this location.  Public tours of Fire Station 17 are suspended until the work is complete.  Citizens can go to the temporary fire station for blood pressure checks.


Firefighter Career Overview

Have you ever considered a career as a Seattle Firefighter?  Firefighting is very challenging and firefighters are trained to perform multiple activities other than just fighting fires.  Firefighter duties can include building inspections, disaster response, emergency medical response, technical rescue, marine firefighting, hazardous materials mitigation and fire prevention.  To learn more about a career as a Seattle Firefighter, explore the links below:


Fire Fact Sheets And Bulletins

The Seattle Fire Department has fact sheets and bulletins available which provide a variety of fire safety and prevention information for home owners and businesses.


Arson Alarm Hotline

If you see any suspicious activity, call 9-1-1 immediately or if you have any information regarding an arson fire, call the Arson Alarm Hotline at 1-800-55-ARSON.


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Last Modified:   July 01, 2009

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