In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 19, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss a decision by a federal district court in Ohio dismissing federal constitutional claims arising out of a lawsuit involving the emergency medical response to a self-inflicted gunshot wound; a lawsuit filed by the former Human Resources Director for the Seattle

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In this video, you’ll see Seattle Fire Department Engine 25, Ladder 10, Engine 34, & Battalion 5, responding & arriving scene for a Fire Alarm Activation in the Capitol Hill/University district of Seattle, WA. In the second clip, Engine 25, & Ladder 10, responded back to the same address, but turned out it was the

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Rachel Torres has been serving with the Seattle Fire Department for eight years. She’s the fearless woman who’s first on the scene at burning buildings, nicknamed “Torres the Tank.” But divorce broke her, and she’s studying to manage PTSD. Then she meets Ethan Cross—a wedding photographer who believes in love, capturing “happily ever after” moments.

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INCIDENT DESCRIPTION At approximately 6:22 am on December 25, 2025, Engine 25 was dispatched as a single unit to 816 E Pike Street for a report of smoke coming from a vent. Engine 25 arrived and soon requested Ladder 10 from the same fire station after finding the fire alarm activated. When flames suddenly appeared

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In this video, you’ll see Seattle Fire Department Ladder 11, responding from Fire Station No.32 to an Automatic Fire Alarm Call in Southwest part of Seattle, back in August 2024. Apparatus Info: Ladder 11 – 2016 Pierce Arrow XT 6716 6×4 (-/-/100′ HSL tractor-drawn) Hope you all enjoy and as always Like, Comment, & Subscribe!

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Seattle Fire Department Engine 2 responding for an unknown medical call. Engine 2 – 2022 Pierce Enforcer (1500gpm/500gal/10F) Taken: September 1st 2024

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In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 10, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a wrongful termination suit filed by the former human resources director for the Seattle Fire Department; a suit brought by female firefighter in New Castle, Pennsylvania alleging harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; a disability discrimination and retaliation suit filed by a

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INCIDENT DESCRIPTION At 4;23 pm on June 25, 2025, the Seattle Fire Department responded to a reported fire onboard a 40 foot vessel moored at Boatworld Marinas at 2144 Westlake Avenue N. Witnesses reported heavy fire and multiple explosions, as well as the risk of the fire spreading to other boats and the marina structure.

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INCIDENT DESCRIPTION At 1:15 pm on August 30, 2025, the Seattle Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 900 block of N 102nd Street in Greenwood, Seattle. Crews found a working fire in a small single family residence and quickly put out a room fire. There were no injuries. Sources: https://sfdlive.com/?id=F250120333 https://x.com/SeattleFire/status/1961886865432457535

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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 2023. I’ve uploaded footage of

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