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Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 this holiday season

For the safest Thanksgiving- EVERYONE should avoid travel and only gather with household members to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in our region. Discover tips for safer gatherings and ideas for alternative ways to celebrate.

Fire Marshal’s Office Service Adjustments

Update as of Nov. 16, 2020: The Governor has announced new statewide restrictions.  Please review information from the Governor about what is allowed.  The Seattle Fire Department's Fire Marshal's Office has adjusted our services to continue serving our customers while following safe worksite guidelines.  Please also see updates about outdoor dining and tents/heaters for businesses and organizations who are moving outside due to COVID-19.
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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. The Department also has units for hazardous materials responses, marine responses, and high-angle and confined-space rescues. In addition, SFD provides leadership and members to several disaster response teams: Puget Sound Urban Search and Rescue, Metropolitan Medical Response System, and wildland fire fighting. SFD's fire prevention efforts include: fire code enforcement; inspections and plan reviews of fire and life safety systems in buildings; public-education programs; regulation of hazardous materials storage and processes; and regulation of public assemblies.

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