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...
Sometimes the biggest help is that steadying hand that keeps the pile from tumbling over as you move from point A to point B. It's not a grand gesture but one that keeps the mess from ever happening. This month we'd like to give a...
September turned out to be a busy month for our Training Division. Fulfilling the fire department's required mandatory live fire and active drill requirements with the challenges and limitations brought about by the pandemic requi...
Good morning, First and foremost thank you for your help and consideration with the 2020 Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Drive which officially came to an end this week. I would like to take this time to go over how it went...
2020 turned out to be one of the most – if not the most – challenging years in the history of the Port of Seattle Fire Department. That could be said for most everyone. The Fire Department viewed this time as an opportunity and we...
Trips and falls. Tummy aches. Severe trauma. Heart attacks. Port of Seattle Firefighter EMTs respond to them all, 24-hours a day. On this National EMS Week, we'd like to highlight the amazing job our emergency medical professional...
After what seems like a lifetime (but has really been over 30 years), Fire Alarm Technician Greg Carbaugh is transitioning out for a happy retirement. It took a long time and an extensive search to find not one, but two, people to...
Firefighter Michael Gonyaw just recently joined the Port of Seattle Fire Department at the end of January 2022. We welcome him and his vast experience to the team. He comes to the Port with twelve years of firefighting experience....
We'd like to welcome Firefighter Rob Groeshell! What experience do you bring to the Port of Seattle FD? Where did you work before? After completing my MBA, I worked in aerospace for a company called Insitu ...
Welcome to new Firefighter Ryan Coffey! What experience do you bring to the Port of Seattle FD? Where did you work before? I was a professional firefighter in Everett for over six years. I also worked in the ER for four years ...