Fire Department Suppression

The Fire Suppression Division is comprised of personnel and apparatus designated to respond to the various emergencies and calls for service at Sea-Tac Airport. The Division is separated into four shifts, each staffed by one Battalion Chief serving as the shift commander, two Captains and a minimum of 14 Firefighters. Apparatus consists of a 4500-gallon HRET ARFF truck, 3000-gallon ARFF trucks, fire engines, medical aid/rescue vehicles, a hazardous materials response unit, a medical support/disaster unit, a foam re-supply vehicle and the command vehicle. The Port of Seattle Fire Department responds to over 6,000 alarms yearly including aircraft emergencies, medical responses, structure fires and hazardous materials.