our City of Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews are currently working hard to contain and extinguish a significant 3-acre fire on the Yakima Greenway. The Greenway is closed from the N 6th Ave entrance to the N 16th Ave entrance. The fire was called into 911 at approximately 12:14 AM. Your City of Yakima Firefighters […]
Get peace of mind knowing your child’s car seat is installed correctly and safely. Our Car Seat Check helps parents and caregivers make sure the seat is properly installed, fits your child appropriately, and meets current safety recommendations. […]
Cooking fires in residential buildings occurred more often on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year. Cooking is, by far, the leading cause of all Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings […]
Each year home fires increase during the fall and winter months, why is that? As it gets colder and the days get shorter, we spend more time indoors. With spending more time indoors, there is a greater risk of fires in your home by : Smoking Kitchen fires Space heater fires – due to overloaded circuits […]
The weather is forecasted to be over 100 degrees for the next couple of weeks. Stay indoors if you can and limit your time outside. If you have to be outside, hydrate early, know the early signs of heat exhaustion before you have to go out. […]
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This past Sunday, The City of Yakima Firefighters, Mark Buskas and John Ryan competed in the 2018 Scott Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle. Firefighter Buskas and Ryan would like to say thank you to everyone who has donated to this great cause! Currently team Yakima Fire has raised over $4,000!!! This year, the Yakima Fire […]
Today the City of Yakima announces the retirement of Fire Chief, Bob Stewart and Deputy Fire Chief, Mark Soptich. Fire Chief, Bob Stewart with 30 years of service with the Yakima Fire Department. Deputy Fire Chief, Mark Soptich with 42 years in the Fire Service, 5 of those with the Yakima Fire Department. Combined they […]
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In 2010-2014, U.S. municipal fire departments responded to an estimated 15,970 home fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires resulted in annual losses estimated at 13 civilian deaths, 440 civilian injuries, and $238 million in direct property damage. Facts and figures Clothes dryers accounted for 92% of the fires; washing machines […]
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As the temperatures drop outside and winter approaches, we have some important home heating safety facts and tips to help reduce the risk of fire in your home. […]