| The Seattle Fire Department provides fire
suppression and emergency medical services to a culturally diverse and
vibrant population of Seattle.
Since organized in 1894, the Fire
Department has evolved from an organization focused only on fire fighting,
to one that includes other critical services such as building inspections,
fire code enforcement, tactical rescues and public education.
| Seattle Facts |
U.S. Census Bureau (2000)
|
| Population |
563,400 (1.5 million during the day) |
| Population Density |
6,039 per square mile |
| Land Area |
83.9 square miles |
| Waterfront |
193 miles (53 miles of tidal waters) |
| National Ranking |
22 (cities of 100,000 or more) |
Personnel Profile
( 2006 )
|
|
| Uniformed Personnel |
1,030 |
| |
On-Duty Strength |
207 |
| |
Department Chiefs |
36 |
| |
Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Certified |
1,030 |
| |
Paramedics |
81 |
| Non-Uniformed
(Civilian) Personnel |
79 |
Apparatus
Profile ( 2006 )
|
|
Fire Stations ( includes Medic One HQ at Harborview) |
34 |
| Apparatus |
|
| |
Engines |
33 |
| |
Ladder Trucks |
11 |
| |
Aid Units (Basic Life Support) |
4 |
| |
Medic Units (Advanced Life Support) |
7 |
| |
Air Trucks |
2 |
| |
Fire Boats |
2 |
| |
Hose Wagons |
2 |
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Last Modified:
November 27, 2006
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