Seattle Fire Department
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The Seattle Fire Department is the fire protection force of Seattle, Washington and is the largest metropolitan fire department in the Pacific Northwest[citation needed]. It is also a part of Medic One.
[edit] A Brief History of The Department
Seattle's Fire Department was established by City Charter in 1883. The charter provided for equipment purchases, but not for hiring of firefighters. Following the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, a professional fire department was created with five district fire stations. A fire boat was also purchased. The first Fire Chief of the professional department was Gardner Kellogg, who served from 1890 to 1892 and again from 1895 to 1901. A Board of Fire Commissioners was established by the 1890 City Charter to prescribe rules and regulations for the Department. The Board's responsibilities included enforcing rules violations and appointing the Fire Chief and all subordinate officers. The Board was abolished with passage of a new City Charter in 1896.[1]
[edit] Department apparatus profile
Apparatus Profile ( 2006 )
Fire Stations ( includes Medic One HQ at Harborview Medical Center) 34
Apparatus
- Engines 33
- Ladder Trucks 11
- Aid Units 4
- Medic Units 7
- Air Trucks 2
- Fire Boats 2
- Hose Wagons 2
