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Seattle Fire Position Spotlight – Battalion Chief

This month’s position specific spotlight is: BATTALION CHIEF! The City of Seattle is divided up in six battalions (five geographical) for fire department operations, and each is commanded by a battalion chief. The Northwest region of the City is Battalion 4, Northeast is Battalion 6, downtown core is Battalion 2, West Seattle is Battalion 7 ...

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Carbon monoxide (CO)

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas that can cause severe illness or death. It is produced any time fossil fuels are burned. During a power outage, the use of gas generators or outdoor grills in carports or too close to the home can trap CO in the home and cause CO poisoning. ...

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Fireplace & Chimney Safety Tips

As the winter season approaches, many of us are looking forward to enjoying a warm fireplace during the colder Seattle months. Home fires occur more often in winter than in any other season.  By following these simple tips, you can enjoy the warmth and comfort of a cozy fire while also keeping your family and ...

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Driver Jon Helton Retirement E17/D 

27 years ago, Jon “Jonny” Helton joined the Seattle Fire Department in Recruit Class 72 on April 17, 1996. Driver Helton began his Hall of Fame SFD career assigned to Engine 17, D-Shift and made it his forever home! (See attached flyer for more details on his amazing 27 year career!) He will be working ...

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RESEND: SFD Memo No. 74-23 Driver/Operator Certification Process – Open Enrollment

Memorandum No. 74-23 is being re-sent with a correction to the Recruit Class number. A________________B________________C________________D________________ A-3 SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M No.  74-23 May 10, 2023 FR:      Fire Chief Harold D. Scoggins  TO:      The Fire Department RE:      DRIVER/OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROCESS – OPEN ENROLLMENT The next open enrollment ...

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RESEND: SFD Memo No. 79-23 Paramedic Class No. 50

Memorandum No. 79-23 is being re-sent with a correction to the start date of Paramedic Class No. 50. A_______________B________________C________________D_______________ A-3 SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M No.  79-23 May 17, 2023 FR:     Fire Chief Harold D. Scoggins  TO:    The Fire Department RE:    PARAMEDIC CLASS NO. 50 Congratulations to the ...

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SFD Dispatch No. 06-23 POG Update for OG 3016

A_______________B________________C________________D_______________ A-3 SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT D I S P A T C H No.  06-23 May 15, 2023 FR:     Fire Chief Harold D. Scoggins  TO:    The Fire Department RE:    POG UPDATE FOR OG 3016 The Department has updated the Probationary Firefighter Evaluations section of Operating Guideline 3016 (OG 3016, page 4) to include an extension ...

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SFD Memo No. 79-23 Paramedic Class No. 50

A_______________B________________C________________D_______________ A-3 SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M No.  79-23 May 17, 2023 FR:     Fire Chief Harold D. Scoggins  TO:    The Fire Department RE:    PARAMEDIC CLASS NO. 50 Congratulations to the following nine Seattle Firefighters who have been selected for Paramedic Class No. 50:                     Firefighter Joshua Aikins E28/D10 ...