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Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in King County. Find out more at King County Public Health.

Fire Marshal’s Office Service Adjustments

The Fire Marshal's Office is continuing some inspections, plan review and other services essential for safe buldings. However, our walk-in counter at 220 3rd Ave S has closed temporarily, and we have made other adjustments to our services.  Please read our Service Adjustments Advisory.
Seattle Fire Department Harold Scoggins, Fire Chief
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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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