Our Mission

Our mission is to save lives and protect property through emergency medical service, fire and rescue response and fire prevention. We respond immediately when any member of our community needs help with professional, effective, and compassionate service.

5/1
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle Fire Department hosted its annual awards luncheon April 30, 2026, celebrating individuals and programs that demonstrate excellence in emergency response, leadership, customer service and community impact. About [...]
4/17
SEATTLE – On April 16 at 5:17 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center dispatched Ladder 4 to an elevator rescue in a high-rise building in the 1900 block of 8th Ave. What initially appeared to be a routine call quickly became [...]
4/6
Seattle – April 6, 2026 – The Seattle Fire Department has expanded the number of days that its Health One unit is in service. The alternative response unit now operates seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additional funding approved in the [...]
4/3
SEATTLE – At 11:20 a.m. on April 3, 2026, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received notice of an automatic fire alarm and 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a high-rise building in the 400 block of 9th Ave. N. Engine 2 arrived [...]

Our Mission

Our mission is to save lives and protect property through emergency medical service, fire and rescue response and fire prevention. We respond immediately when any member of our community needs help with professional, effective, and compassionate service.

5/1
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Seattle Fire Department hosted its annual awards luncheon April 30, 2026, celebrating individuals and programs that demonstrate excellence in emergency response, leadership, customer service and community impact. About [...]
4/17
SEATTLE – On April 16 at 5:17 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center dispatched Ladder 4 to an elevator rescue in a high-rise building in the 1900 block of 8th Ave. What initially appeared to be a routine call quickly became [...]
4/6
Seattle – April 6, 2026 – The Seattle Fire Department has expanded the number of days that its Health One unit is in service. The alternative response unit now operates seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additional funding approved in the [...]
4/3
SEATTLE – At 11:20 a.m. on April 3, 2026, the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received notice of an automatic fire alarm and 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a high-rise building in the 400 block of 9th Ave. N. Engine 2 arrived [...]

Fire

Street Address:
Seattle Fire Department
301 2nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
Mailing Address:
Seattle Fire Department
301 2nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Fire

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
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.