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In Remembrance

September 11, 2001 was a devastating blow to the country, a tragic loss of life, and something forever imprinted upon the fabric of those in the fire service. Today we remember the lives lost and the bravery of those who ran towar...

Port of Seattle Fire Department Divisions

Administration The Port of Seattle Fire Department administrative office includes the Fire Chief, an Assistant Chief of Operations, and an Assistant Chief of Administration. A Systems Administrator, Payroll Specialist, and an A...

Firefighter Training Spring 2020

The Port of Seattle Fire Department trains continuously to remain sharp in all of our highly skilled disciplines. In recent weeks we've been able to participate in some special hands on training opportunities. NIGHT DRILLS...

Port of Seattle Fire Introduces State of the Art ARFF Trucks

The Port of Seattle Fire Department is introducing two new Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles into their fleet. These new ARFF vehicles are Rosenbauer Panthers, which hold 3000 gallons of water, 420 gallons of foam, and...

Fire Department History

On July 5, 1955 the Port began to provide fire protection and emergency aircraft protection to the airport. It was originally identified as Airport District 23 and had staffing set at 13 persons. The first Chief's position was...

Port of Seattle Fire Department Photos

The Port of Seattle Fire Department provides Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting, emergency medical response, structural fire fighting, hazardous material response and confined space rescue at Sea-Tac Airport. The personnel participate ...

AED and First Aid Training

First Aid, CPR, and AED Training The Port of Seattle Fire Department offers a program to all individuals employed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for free instruction of CPR, First Aid, and AED classes. The employ...

Port Fire Department

Since its inception in 1955, the Port of Seattle Fire Department has grown from 15 firefighters to the current crew of 87 uniformed personnel. We are an aircraft rescue firefighting department located at the Seattle-Tacoma Interna...

Training

Port of Seattle Firefighters train in auto extrication on vehicles obtained from wrecking yards. Multiple cars are brought in, placed strategically to simulate auto accidents, and have training dummies placed inside. The scenario ...

Fire Department Statistics

The Port of Seattle Fire Department (POSFD) is an all career department of three Chief Administrators, 90 uniformed personnel, three plan reviewers, and four civilian staff servicing the Seattle-Tacoma International...

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