Lithium-ion powered scooters and bikes make great gifts, but they can also be fire hazards when used improperly. Lithium-ion batteries can overheat, catch fire or explode. In the first 11 months of this year, the Seattle Fire Department responded to 42 lithium-ion related fires. The majority of the fires were related to micro-mobility devices such ...
The Seattle Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment building this month that was caused by a lit candle. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are on average 20 candle-related fires each day in the U.S. and approximately one-third (37%) of home candle fires start in bedrooms. Tips to stay safe:
According to the National Fire Protection Association, dryer fires account for roughly 13,820 home structure fires and cause over $200 million in damage each year. Because of the incidence of dryer fires, the Fire Code requires proper dryer installation, maintenance, and exhaust vent cleaning (2021 Seattle Fire Code, Section 610). How to be safe: Note: ...
The Seattle Fire Department is now accepting entry-level Firefighter applications Our entry-level Firefighter application period will close on November 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM. A link to the application is available on our website at www.SeattleFireJobs.com. Candidates who submit an application will receive instructions on how to complete the testing process. Candidates who have already completed this process will receive ...
October is a great time of year to remind ourselves about home fire safety and tips to stay safe. Nationally, October 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week, and this year the focus is on the importance of having and maintaining smoke alarms so that they will work when needed. Home smoke alarms provide critical notice at the ...
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Now Hiring! The Seattle Fire Department is now accepting entry-level Firefighter applications Our entry-level Firefighter application period is now open and we will be accepting applications through November 29, 2024. A link to the application is available on our website at www.SeattleFireJobs.com. Candidates who submit an application will receive instructions on how to complete the testing ...
Sadly, a lit candle caused another fire this month, causing extensive damage. If you use real candles, make sure to take these steps to stay safe. Incense and candles can become fire hazards when not used properly. Check out this candle safety video.
The arrival of fall brings cooler temperatures and an increase in heating-related fires. This month a baseboard heater fire caused major damage in an apartment building in Seattle. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the damage was extensive. As a reminder, make sure heaters have space. A fire can start if curtains, furniture, pillows, papers ...
The Seattle Fire Department will open an entry-level Firefighter application period starting October 4, 2024 Our next entry-level Firefighter application period will open on October 4, 2024, and we will accept applications through November 29, 2024. The register created through this application period and testing process will be available in March 2025, and the first ...