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The Seattle Fire Department provides a wide range of services for fire prevention, including safety information for the public and businesses, plan reviews, permitting, investigation of fires, and fire code complaints.

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Fire Code & Safety Documents

Systems Testing & Reporting

Residential Underground Storage Tanks

Public Disclosure Requests

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Plan Review

Find information about submitting your construction plans for review and the associated fees.

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Construction Inspections

We ensure buildings under construction and those being remodeled are in compliance with the Seattle Fire Code.

High-Rise Inspection Program

Our Fire Marshal's Office provides high-rise inspections using a dedicated team of inspectors.

Special Events

Most special events require fire permits that encourage a safe event and fire code requirements.

Certification Testing

A certification is required if you install, maintain, service or test fire and life safety systems in the city.

Permits

The Seattle Fire Code identifies operations, activities and materials that require a permit.

Fire Investigation Unit

Our trained and certified fire investigators determine the causes and origins of fires.

Translated Fire Safety Information

Information about building safety and fire code enforcement is available in many languages.

Community Risk Reduction

We use community risk reduction program to guide our fire prevention initiatives.

Contact Fire Prevention

Most Fire Prevention units have designated email boxes that are monitored throughout the day.

Code Compliance

The department has a compliance program to help ensure Seattle Fire Code is being met.

Fire & Life Safety Handouts

Download handouts with information about a variety of fire safety situations, including those for children.

Workplace Fire Safety

Use these resources to help ensure that you and your business, employees, and customers are prepared and fire safe.

Fire Extinguishers

Know how and when to operate your extinguisher in the right situations.

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Harold Scoggins, Fire Chief
Address: 301 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: 301 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104
Phone: (206) 386-1400
Email: FireChiefOffice@seattle.gov
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The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) has 33 fire stations located throughout the City. SFD deploys engine companies, ladder companies, and aid and medic units to mitigate loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, and other disasters.