Fire Buff

Seattle Fire Dept. concerned by surge in vacant building fires | FOX 13 Seattle

Alarmed by the growing number of fires at abandoned properties, Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins is supporting a new strong-armed solution that cracks down on private property owners in favor of public safety. Subscribe to FOX 13 Seattle: https://www.youtube.com/c/fox13seattle?sub_confirmation=1 Watch FOX 13 Seattle Live: https://www.fox13seattle.com/live FOX 13 Seattle is Western Washington’s source for breaking news, …

 ​Read More

Fire Buff

2023 Paramedic of the Year: Captain Josh Pearson

Paramedic of the Year is a brand new category this year. The award aims to recognize the special contributions made by paramedics and the Medic One program to the fire department. This year we are pleased to announce Captain Josh Pearson as the first recipient!

...
 ​Read More

Fire Buff

2023 Lifetime Achievement: Retired Lieutenant John Cameron

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a person’s contributions that have significantly changed, shaped or influenced the department in a positive way. Congratulations retired Lieutenant John Cameron!

...
 ​Read More

Fire Buff

Seattle outlines legislation, timeline to demolish vacant buildings

The Seattle City Council took a step forward on legislation Tuesday that would grant authority to the Seattle Fire Department to tear down vacant, derelict buildings. The SFD chief said he is poised to act as soon as the emergency legislation goes into effect in May. But, there may be a slight catch. In a …

 ​Read More

Fire Buff

2023 Lifetime Achievement Award: Retired Deputy Chief Mark Larsen

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a person’s contributions that have significantly changed, shaped or influenced the department in a positive way. Congratulations retired Deputy Chief Mark Larsen!

...
 ​Read More

Fire Buff

Seattle outlines legislation, timeline to demolish vacant buildings

The Seattle City Council took a step forward on legislation Tuesday that would grant authority to the Seattle Fire Department to tear down vacant, derelict buildings. The SFD chief said he is poised to act as soon as the emergency legislation goes into effect in May. But, there may be a slight catch. In a …

 ​Read More

Fire Buff

2023 Lifetime Achievement: Retired Lieutenant Sue Stangl

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a person’s contributions that have significantly changed, shaped or influenced the department in a positive way. Congratulations retired Lieutenant Sue Stangl!

...
 ​Read More

Fire Buff

2023 Customer Service Award – Ren Hauptman, Assistant Personnel Specialist

In a service organization, great customer service is something that is expected of all employees. Yet some people are able to transcend the standard of customer care. We are pleased to recognize Ren Hauptman for doing just that.

...
 ​Read More

Fire Buff

2023 Lifetime Achievement: Debbie Brooks, Retired Executive Assistant

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a person’s contributions that have significantly changed, shaped or influenced the department in a positive way. Congratulations and enjoy a well earned retirement, Debbie Brooks!

...
 ​Read More

Fire Buff

2023 Chief of the Year: Battalion Chief Ben Haskell

This year’s recipient Battalion Chief Ben Haskell is attentive to every detail and has provided that keen eye to many important initiatives that keep our firefighters safe. Congratulations, Chief Haskell, on being our Chief of the Year!

...
 ​Read More