Oct. 3 Seattle Fallen Firefighter Memorial
You are invited to join us in person on Friday, Oct. 3 as Seattle Fire remembers all its fallen firefighters since the department’s inception in 1889. The event is at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial in Occidental Park, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Seattle Fire will also livestream the memorial service on our Facebook Page.
The Fallen Firefighter Memorial was inspired by the death of four firefighters during the Jan. 5, 1995 fire at the Pang Warehouse. It was designed by UW School of Art student Haiying Wu and unveiled in 1998. Each year, on the first Friday of October, the Seattle Fire Department pauses to remember all Seattle firefighters who have died in the line of duty.
Seattle firefighters recognize 24-year anniversary of 9/11
On Sept. 11, we remembered and honored the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, including the 343 FDNY firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice running toward danger to save others.
Their courage reminds us why we serve. Their legacy lives on in every call we answer, every life we protect and every community we serve.
We had the honor of raising the U.S. flag atop the Space Needle, then turning 9/11 into a Day of Service, helping pack nearly 200,000 meals for Food Lifeline. Our firefighters at each station held moments of silence then read aloud the names of all 343 firefighters who perished that day. We also honored the countless first responders, civilians and military members who have given their lives in service since that day. Next year, we will mark the 25th anniversary.
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Seattle Fire soon accepting applications for entry-level firefighter/EMT positions
The department will open its application period for entry-level firefighter/EMT positions from Oct. 7 through Nov. 25. Prospective candidates can sign-up for our interest list at seattlefirejobs.com to stay informed on hiring updates along the way. Once the application window opens on Oct. 7, the link to apply will also be posted to this site.
The department has brought back a second season of the Fire Connect Podcast series, which focuses on what individuals interested in a career in the fire service should know. The first and second episodes in the six-part series have been published. Episode 1 focuses on helping to prepare viewers for the hiring process for entry-level firefighter/EMT. Sr. Personnel Specialist Hannah Kosten provides an overview of the steps involved in our hiring process. Fire Exams Administrator Yoshiko Grace Matsui talks about the written test and Firefighter Kyra Bruce shares her experience of the hiring process.
Episode 2 focuses on mental preparedness for pursuing a job as a firefighter/EMT and resources available once you become a member of the SFD. This episode features Behavioral Health Coordinator Kristin Cox, Peer Support Lead Lt. Bill Hartung and Peer Support member Firefighter Chuck Boehmer.
SFD and Harborview Downtown Programs hold pop-up clinic in Little Saigon to connect people with substance use medication
 Seattle Fire, Harborview Downtown Programs/UW Medicine and partner agencies held a pop-up clinic at Hoa Mai park in Little Saigon on Sept. 9, 10, 11 and 12. The event’s purpose was to offer individuals with an opioid addiction a long-acting injection of buprenorphine which is a gold standard medication for opioid use disorder. This medication helps reduce cravings and reduce or eliminate their opioid use. A field-based, low-barrier approach has not previously been tried in the City for injectable buprenorphine, which is particularly effective among patients who are homeless or have unstable housing.
Over the course of four days, 33 clients received their first injection at Hobson Clinic, the ORCA Center or Pioneer Square Clinic. More than half subsequently received a second or third shot and one client was assisted starting on methadone. Several more began oral buprenorphine and one followed his injection course with an inpatient recovery admission. Throughout, SFD, REACH, Street Medicine, We Deliver Care and other on-site partners made contact with nearly 200 individuals, providing naloxone, wound care, information, food and connection with other service partners.
October is Fire Prevention Month
 October is recognized as Fire Prevention Month in Seattle, a crucial time to raise awareness about fire safety and prevention. This observance serves as a reminder for individuals and communities to take proactive steps in reducing the risk of fire-related incidents.
Fire can spread fast, causing devastating damage to homes, businesses and lives. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to over 350,000 home structure fires each year. These fires result in thousands of injuries and fatalities, making fire prevention a critical public safety issue and fire prevention education essential.
Each week, we will highlight a different fire safety message and provide information on how you can prevent fires at home. Learn more about this year’s Fire Prevention Week national campaign which is focusing on lithium-ion battery safety this year.
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Week two: Lithium-ion battery safety
Join us for our October Firefighter Story Time events
- Oct. 6, 10:30 a.m. at International District Branch – 713 Eighth Ave. S.
- Oct. 30,10:30 a.m. at Central Library – 1000 4th Ave.
- Listen to preschool safety stories
- Learn about firefighter uniforms and tools
- Meet local Seattle firefighters
- Tour a fire engine (time & weather permitting)
October 25 Fire Safety Fair at Station 32 (4700 38th Ave. SW)
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