The Seattle Fire
Department is committed to sharing information with the public about the
emergencies occurring around the city, fire safety, fire statistics, the
fire code, community events, and more. There are multiple avenues online
where Seattle residents can gain useful information from the Department.
 Real Time 911 Dispatch |
| Real Time 911 helps keep the community and the media
informed about incidents in their neighborhoods 24 -hours a day. In
2010, this page has been viewed 24 million times. www2.seattle.gov/fire/realtime911/getDatePubTab.asp |
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Emergency Incident Search |
| Allows the public to search online for both
current fire and emergency medical responses and those dating back
to 1994 by address or type of incident.
www2.seattle.gov/fire/mr/incidentSearch.htm |
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Fire Line Blog |
| Information and photos of emergency incidents,
upcoming events and fire safety and prevention information is posted
on the Department’s blog.
www.fireline.seattle.gov |
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Seattle Fire on Facebook |
| Information and photos of emergency incidents, upcoming
events and fire safety and prevention information is posted on the
Department’s Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/seattlefire |
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Seattle Fire on Twitter |
| Fire Department followers can get updates on emergency
incidents and other Fire Department information via Twitter.
www.twitter.com/seattlefire |
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Fire Prevention and Safety Information |
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Information is available on family, home, apartment, business,
marina, high-rise, school and campus fire safety. Fire fact sheets
are available in multiple languages.
www.seattle.gov/fire/pubEd/generalInfo.htm |
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Online Events Calendar |
| Find out about
Department events like new fire station dedications, fire station
open houses and fire safety presentations.
www.seattle.gov/fire/calendar.htm |
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Fire
Research and Fire Statistics |
| Tracks the number
of yearly emergencies and average response times for every
response unit. The site also has National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) annual reports that provide historical
information on structure fires, rescues, injuries and
fatalities.
www.seattle.gov/fire/statistics/stats.htm |
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Online Infectious Disease Tracking |
| Firefighters enter symptom information into an SFD
database called “Situation Found” when they treat patients with
flu-like symptoms. The symptoms are then tracked and evaluated by
Seattle King County Public Health in real-time to identify possible
trends in sickness.
www.seattle.gov/fire/statistics/sitfound/default.htm |
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Online Permits |
| The public can search online for permits and permit
history by business name or address. Permits can be paid for by
credit card over-the-phone or over-the-counter.
www2.seattle.gov/fire/FMO/permits/permitStatus/permitStatusSearch.htm |
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Online Fire Code |
| Fire Code regulations and bulletins are constantly used by
developers, building owners and architectural and engineering firms.
Code information can be easily accessed online.
www.seattle.gov/fire/FMO/firecode/firecode.htm |
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Web
Suggestion/Comment Form |
| The public can get in touch with the Department
via a web suggestion/comment form. There is also an online
Department directory available as well as an online FAQ.
www.seattle.gov/fire/contact/contactForm.asp |
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