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Seattle Fire Department crews responded to a boat fire docked near Westlake Avenue North on Wednesday around 2 p.m. Video courtesy citizen.com. Story in comments> | KIRO 7 News

Seattle Fire Department rescue swimmers undergo physically and mentally demanding training at various pool, lake and saltwater locations. They first complete a 40-hour Rapid Entry Rescue Swimmer program where they are taught hands-on skills on water safety, rescue and survival techniques as well as scene management. Next, they participate in a Seattle-specific training to learn how to respond on our waterfronts in collaboration with the department's other water rescue resources (rescue watercraf

The city of Seattle just launched a new, fast rescue team to reach people who get into trouble in the water. The Seattle Fire Department launched its new rescue watercraft on the shores of Lake Washington, it announced Monday, adding two "customized SeaDoos to its marine response capabilities." These two watercraft can get up to 52 miles per hour. At those speeds, Capt. Dietrich Hauge, with Seattle fire, told KOMO News they can speed to the northernmost section of the lake in 11 minutes. It’s ju

On this International Firefighters' Day, we thank our nearly 1,000 uniformed personnel for their commitment to serving others through responding to emergent calls for fire suppression and medical needs. We respond to an average of 304 incidents per day. Whether it's a vehicle collision, medical issue, rescue event, hazardous materials spill or major multiple alarm fire, we must always be ready to respond. #SeattleFire | Seattle Fire Department