Seattle is hiring firefighter/EMTs!
The SFD will accept applications for entry-level firefighter/EMT positions from Oct. 4 – Nov. 29, 2024. Is there someone in your network who has a passion for helping others? Consider sharing this opportunity with them to help the SFD build the next generation of firefighter/EMTs. The department offers a starting salary of $94,848 annually and an excellent benefits package including a state retirement plan. Firefighters work 24-hour shifts and have many advancement opportunities available.
Fallen Firefighter Memorial on Oct. 4
Each year, the SFD holds a ceremony to remember firefighters who have lost their lives due to an injury or illness related to their service as a firefighter.
This year’s ceremony takes place between 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 4 in Occidental Park (between Main and Washington streets). We welcome members of the public to participate in person or online through our Facebook livestream.
Since 1891, there have been 55 Seattle firefighters lost to a line of duty-related death. The memorial reminds us of the dangers of firefighting and to pause in gratitude for the ultimate sacrifice these heroes have made to serve the City of Seattle.
Friday evening, Seattle Fire apparatus will park at the front of their station with red lights flashing between 8 and 8:15 p.m. You are invited to help “Light the Night” by visiting your neighborhood station to observe or by changing out an exterior light on your home with a red bulb for the evening.
Please note: Stations who are on an emergency response may not be in quarters to participate.
King County Fire Chiefs Association award recipients
Firefighter Jordan Bradbury and now-retired Debbie Brooks were selected as recipients of this year’s King County Fire Chiefs Association (KCFCA) Firefighter of the Year and Distinguished Public Service Medal, respectively.
Their recognition by the KCFCA speaks to their exceptional service and dedication. We are proud of their service and being exceptional representatives of the fire service.
September promotional ceremony
 On Sept. 26, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony at Fire Station 10 to promote members to new ranks in the department and welcome new employees. Congratulations to all as they step into their new leadership roles.
Seattle Fire celebrates 135 years of service on Oct. 17
 The Great Seattle Fire of June 6, 1889, destroyed 25 city blocks and forever changed the landscape. The community worked quickly to rebuild the city with lessons learned from the devastation. The SFD was created on Oct. 17, 1889. This year marks the 135th anniversary of our department. We encourage you to stop by Seattle Fire Headquarters (301 2nd. Ave. S.) to explore the museum that is open every Thursday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Also plan a trip to the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) to learn more about the Great Seattle Fire.
Medic 2 bystander CPR program celebrates 53 years on Oct. 8
Medic 2 was founded on Oct. 8, 1971, with the mission of training civilian bystanders to perform high-quality CPR and improve survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Over the past 53 years, Seattle Fire has trained more than one million individuals in bystander CPR.
In May, we welcomed 28 new CPR instructors. Their enthusiasm and commitment have allowed us to increase the frequency of CPR classes throughout the city.
As part of our efforts to enhance accessibility, our new instructors speak a total of 10 languages. We are also offering CPR classes in Spanish, complete with fully translated materials.
Our first community CPR class in Spanish will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Seattle Fire headquarters (301 Second Ave. S).
Visit the Medic 2 webpage to learn more about the program and to request a class for yourself or a group.
Community joins together to build a new landscaped garden at Fire Station 41
In mid-2023, a garden club and landscape company from the Magnolia neighborhood joined together to design and build an upgraded garden space at Fire Station 41. What was once a simple and hardpacked field is now an impressive landscaped garden complete with a public artwork sculpture. The planning group held a dedication ceremony on Sept. 26 for the completed project, and shared more about how the transformed garden organically came about. We can’t thank them enough for their thoughtful and hard work!
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October is Fire Prevention Month
 October is Fire Prevention Month. This is a time to focus on safety and to educate ourselves on home fires and how to prevent them. Each week, we will highlight a different fire safety message on the Fireline Blog and on social media.
Learn more about this year’s Fire Prevention Week national campaign. This year’s campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
Week one: Smoke alarms
Week two: Cooking safety
Week three: Candles and Incense
Week four: Heating safety
For more information, visit our website or email fireinfo@seattle.go
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