Ensuring public safety in Seattle is a challenge, with record numbers of homicides in 2023, an opioid crisis on our streets and a severe police officer shortage. But city leaders are banking on a new Dual Dispatch model to streamline services and improve response times when the public calls 9-1-1. Guests: Adrian Diaz, Chief, Seattle

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In this episode, Dr. Gasaway talks with Phil Jose about tactical decision games. Phil Jose, Deputy Chief, (Ret.), 30 years in Seattle Fire Department. He chaired the SOG and PIA committees. Chief of the Year 2013. FDIC Instructor 19 years with the highest attended class in 2023: The Art of Reading Smoke. FDIC 2008 Tom

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INCIDENT DESCRIPTION At around 6:28 pm on November 28, 2023, the Seattle Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire at Rainier Ave. S & S Genesee St. Crews found a working fire at 4208 Rainier Ave. S, at the Rainier Mall North. The 33,000 square-foot mall, which became completely vacant in 2016, formerly

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Here is a tour of Fire Station 37 in West Seattle. Firefighter Jorge Bernard walks us through the station, showing us the unique residential feel of the station. Enjoy! Nick

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Ice skating Firefighting and we can’t use water on battery fires!?!? You learn something new every day!

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Key Points: 1) While holding a MB, start this exercise in a tall position with the feet hip width apart. 2) There are 6 total lunges to complete on each side: (1) FWD Lunge; (2) Diagonal FWD Lunge; (3) Lateral Lunge; (4) Warrior 2 Lunge; (5) Reverse Lunge; (6) Drop Step Lunge. 3) Complete all

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Fire Connect is a new workforce development program for the Seattle Fire Department. The objective of this program is to ensure attendees have full access to information regarding recruitment and necessary coaching around preparation that would empower students & job seekers towards success in the department.

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https://youtube.com/watch?v=438uiMb5Uyw Seattle police release bodycam video of man fighting with officers downtown —– Seattle police have released bodycam video of a suspect fighting with officers prior to an arrest for allegedly assaulting a stranger in downtown Seattle. At about 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, officers responded to a report of a man punching another person

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* (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) * Seattle, Washington — On October 30, 2023, Seattle Police Officers arrested a 50-year-old male after he assaulted a victim and two officers in Downtown Seattle. Shortly before 8:30 p.m., dispatch received a call regarding a male suspect that punched a victim

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