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City of Yakima Fire Department

1 week ago

City of Yakima Fire Department
On this day in 2001 we lost 2,563 Civilian Victims, 343 FDNY Firefighters, and 71 Law Enforcement Officers.Let Us Never Forget..... ... See MoreSee Less

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City of Yakima Fire Department

4 weeks ago

City of Yakima Fire Department
This morning at 5:08 AM, YFD crews were dispatched to McGuire Park on the Greenway for a play structure on fire. E91 arrived on scene to find the play structure fully involved. Crews are still on scene overhauling to ensure the fire is completely out. Please drive safely when passing the scene on I-82. ... See MoreSee Less

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City of Yakima Fire Department

2 months ago

City of Yakima Fire Department
Viola fire update. The fire is currently at 50% containment and 14 acres burned. Crews are on scene performing mop up and ensuring containment. The Greenway has a very dense fuel load which makes access difficult and dangerous, particularly at night. There will be smoke coming from the area for the next couple days. We appreciate our mutual aid partners and would like to say thank you to the EV Fire Department, Training Center Fire Department, Fire Dist 5, and the DNR for the two Helicopters that performed water drops. ... See MoreSee Less

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City of Yakima Fire Department

2 months ago

City of Yakima Fire Department
This morning at approximately 8:56 AM Selah Fire Department was alerted to a brush fire near Wixson Park. Selah Fire arrived to find the fire had climbed the hill and had ignited two homes and was threatening a third. The City of Yakima Fire Department assisted the Selah Fire Department by dispatching E91, E94, BT91, and CH290. Unfortunately two homes were lost and a third was damaged. No injuries were reported. ... See MoreSee Less

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City of Yakima Fire Department

3 months ago

City of Yakima Fire Department
Today the recruits of the Central Washington Fire Training Academy performed the Firefighter Combat Challenge. The Academy is comprised of the following departments. City of Yakima Fire Department (3 recruits), Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue (1 recruit), and the Sunnyside Fire Department (2 recruits). Yakima also had 3 career personnel participate in the Challenge, FF Stone (C shift), FF Corwin (C shift), FF Horsely (C Shift).The Combat Challenge is performed in full turnout gear, “on air” (approx 80lbs of gear) and consists of… 5 story climb w/ 100’ of 2.5” hosePull a rolled 2.5” hose 50’ vertical w/ a ropeKeiser sledPull a section of 1 3/4” hose 50’ and “show water”100’ Dummy drag (180 lbs) Fastest recruit time 2:42Slowest recruit time 3:45 ... See MoreSee Less

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A Message from the Chief

It is my honor to serve the nearly 100,000 residents and visitors of the City of Yakima as their Fire Chief. I am proud to lead the men and women of the Yakima Fire Department who have pledged to risk their safety for your well-being.

Our department’s mission is:

We will provide all-risk emergency and non-emergency services to our community.

We are committed to serving with courage and compassion as stewards of the public trust.

We shall leave a positive and genuine impact on all who call upon us.

I am committed to using my 31 years of fire service experience, my bachelor’s degree in Fire Service Administration from Eastern Oregon University, and the knowledge gained from the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program in Emittsburg, Maryland in the ongoing development of our department. I plan to not only meet, but to exceed, the expectations of the people of Yakima.

Feel free to further explore our website or call if you have any questions. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

Sincerely,

Aaron Markham

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