Today the Yakima Fire Department Training Division is training personnel to utilize our burn room facility. This training allows the department to train personnel using techniques to extinguishing fires in a safe and controlled environment. […]
After 32 years of Service with the Yakima Fire Department and 38 years total in the fire service, Bruce Newell, Lieutenant at Fire Station 92 has decided to retire and begin the next chapter in his life. Congratulations Bruce! […]
4-21-15 A-Shift fire crews responded to a garage fire this afternoon. Engine 91 (not pictured) and Engine 95 quickly extinguished the fire. […]
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Here are seven steps to assist us adults with keeping our Kids Safe. Have you done any of these? For more information and additional resources, visit http://www.safekids.org […]
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EDITH House is an annual program from the Yakima Fire Department aimed at 2nd grade children as an orientation to escaping the home in case of emergency. (EDITH is an acronym that stands for Exit Drills In The Home.) We don’t want them to simply know how to escape, we want them to be able […]
Rita Mantey’s retirement and 27 years of dedicated service was recognized by the Yakima City Council during their March 3 meeting. Again, thank you Rita, and we wish you all the best that Retirement can bring! […]
After a little more than 27 years with YFD, Rita Mantey has decided to retire. We will most certainly miss her, but hope that she truly enjoys her retirement! Congratulations Rita! […]
Our wholehearted congratulations are extended to Ted Vander Houwen on his promotion to Deputy Fire Chief, Kai Nishida on his promotion to Lieutenant and to Mike Trujillo on his promotion to Lieutenant. If you have the opportunity to see one of these gentlemen, feel free to extend your congratulatory sentiments as well! […]
Following more than a year of analysis and planning, Yakima Firefighters and Union Gap Firefighters join forces beginning January 1, 2015. Combining the two departments just makes good sense. Benefits include cost savings by reducing redundancies and enhancing the depth of emergency service capability for both Yakima and Union Gap. The greatest benefit of […]
In our continuing effort to help make your home a safe place for you and your family this time of year, below are links to some additional Holiday Fire Prevention Checklist safety videos that we hope you will take a few minutes to watch. Holiday Candles Holiday Home Safety Home Heating Safety […]