Welcome to the Seattle Fire Buff Society

is a Non Profit 501(c)(3) A Washington State Corporation.

The Seattle Fire Buff Society is a non-profit group that supports the Seattle Fire Department and the surrounding area by operating a Rehab/Canteen service on scene during fire fighting or other fire department emergencies. The society publishes a monthly newsletter. "The Alerter" to keep members informed on current events of the group. The society is also interested in preserving the rich and valued history of the Seattle Fire Department. The members meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM location will be held at Fire Station 14. 3224 4th Ave A #1917, Seattle, Washington

INCIDENT DESCRIPTION At 6:04 am on August 16, 2025, the Seattle Fire Department responded to a reported fire-in-building at 223 Yesler Way, an 11-story low income apartment building. The Frye Apartments are no stranger to SFD, with over 4,000 responses since 2003. The apartment’s last full response was in October

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INCIDENT DESCRIPTION On August 3, 2025, Seattle Fire Ladder 4 was driving on 2nd Avenue without lights or sirens. I’m not sure what they were doing since they weren’t on a call at the time, but they may have been out for groceries or headed toward training, or something else.

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EP. 200 From Fired to Fulfilled: The Process of Fighting and Rebuilding a Life After a Career in the Fire Service Davy Dahlin’s journey is one of purpose, pain, and perseverance. As a firefighter in Seattle, he found meaning in service—until one day, it all ended. Terminated from the job

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INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 8-3-25 16:07 LOCATION: 2nd and blanchard AREA/CITY: Seattle DETAILS: Ladder 4 began radioing that it was in an altercation with a Honda and was now being rammed It was rammed 3 times before the vehicle fled the scene It was later connected to another hit and run in

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