We are at quarters of Seattle Fire Department Engine 25, Tiller Ladder 10, Aid 25, and Battalion 2 at 1300 East Pine Street, where we see Ladder 10 as they go out to pick up food for lunch. Tiller Ladder 10 is a 2016 Pierce Arrow XT with a 100 foot mid-mount stick. If you …
We are at quarters of Seattle Fire Department Station 2, which houses Engine 2, Ladder 4, Aid 2, and Aid 4 (part-time staffed), where we see Engine 2, Ladder 4, and Aid 2 as they respond to a multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of Denny Way and Fairview Avenue. Apparently, it was a hit and …
On December 13, 2019, I filmed a large number of Seattle Fire units responding to a reported building fire in Ballard (north Seattle). Early reports suggest that it was an exterior fire, started by a transient, that spread to the interior of the building. 0:16 – Engine 21 responding 0:35 – Brand new Battalion 6 …
On October 7th, 2019, I filmed a large number of Seattle Fire units headed to a 3-alarm fire in downtown Ballard. The fire destroyed 5 businesses, and one firefighter suffered a minor injury. The units I caught included two of the brand new Battalion Chief vehicles (B4 & B2), 5 tiller trucks and the newer …
I thought I’d have to wait longer to get a response video of the brand new Battalion 4 rig, but I was lucky enough to catch it earlier this afternoon, responding with Engine 18 to a 3-alarm fire. The new Battalion rig is a utility truck on an F-250 chassis. They seem to have a …
I should have been on the other side of the street for most of these, but at least I was in a good position to film Ladder 3 and the chief parade (1:37) Large SFD response to a reported apartment fire in Ballard, 8/26/17. Building sprinklers helped keep the fire contained to a single room. …
On July 25th, 2018, Seattle Fire units responded to a house fire in the north Seattle neighborhood of Wedgewood. While conducting venting operations, a firefighter fell through the roof into the attic, resulting in a Mayday call. Thankfully, the firefighter suffered only minor injuries and was able to exit the house via the front door. …
I finally got a 2019 catch of Seattle Fire’s Rescue 1 responding! This was a “Rescue Standby” call for a man in crisis who was hanging out of a 5th story window. Officers on scene were eventually able to talk the man back inside. Units on the call: Engine 18, Battalion 4, Rescue 1, Aid …
Here’s some footage I filmed last Saturday of Seattle Fire units responding to two different water rescues, back-to-back. Lots of good horn action from the tiller trucks, especially Ladder 4. Thanks for watching! Units seen: 1:08 – Ladder 9 1:43 – Ladder 4 2:13 – Safety Chief (SAFT2) 2:30 – Engine 10 (sorry, this one …
This lecture is part of a series that provides continuing medical education for physicians. Course Objectives: Upon Completion of this activity, attendees should be able to: • Understand the coincident factors that led to our EMS system • Develop insight into the value of cooperation in Seattle Medical Care • Appreciate the contribution of the …