How many hazards can you identify in the photo above? Click here for the answers ‘Tis the season to be jolly, as the holiday standard goes. The Yakima Fire Department’s holiday wish is for all Yakima residents to have a merry, bright and SAFE holiday season. By recognizing holiday fire hazards and using a little […]
Around this time each year, people of all ages look forward to the numerous Lighted Parades across the valley. This year, with the relatively mild temperature, Yakima’s Lighted Parade drew large crowds of people who lined the streets to watch the lights pass by. We are proud to say that the City of Yakima Fire […]
Have you ever wondered what a Firefighter does when they are not actively on an emergency call? If so, you aren’t alone! The truth is, they spend a VAST amount of time training for these emergencies so that they are prepare to respond quickly and accurately. […]
The City of Yakima has put together a video series consisting of one and two minute videos that we are calling “Yakima Fire Prevention Checklists”. They demonstrate basic information on fire safety and prevention. They are well worth a few minutes of your time! Click on the links below to watch the videos: Fire […]
The Yakima Fire Department is recommending the following “Top Ten” safety tips in anticipation of the upcoming cold weather and snow likely to happen this week in our Yakima Valley. Clean your chimney. If you burn firewood, please be sure to have your chimney cleaned by a professional cleaner to reduce the chance of […]
Oct. 5-11, 2014 is National Fire Prevention Week, but here in the City of Yakima, we are going to consider the entire month of October Fire Prevention Month! This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month”. Did you know that Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago […]
We would like to congratulate Mike and Chelsey Quaale on receipt of their Good Samaritan Award during the Yakima City Council Meeting on October 7, 2014! But “Congratulations” just isn’t quite right. We need to sincerely thank you for being a part of OUR community! In case you didn’t know, Mike and Chelsey were on […]
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As you make your way past the carnival rides, through the animal barns and around the fairgrounds in general, you may also encounter some of YFD’s finest. Each day of the fair will have a semi-dedicated Engine Company present to provide Fire and EMS coverage. Be sure to say hello! […]
The weather was warm and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky for the annual Sunfair Parade on Saturday, September 20th. The City of Yakima Fire Department had a three fire engines in the parade, including the antique engine, as well as the Mobile Air Unit and Mobile Rehab Unit. A big thank you to […]
At the September 16th Yakima City Council Meeting, Firefighter Brian Smillie was presented with an Apple Award for his heroic act while on vacation at Cannon Beach, Oregon. A family that had been out surfing had been pulled out in a rip current and were not able to paddle back into shore. Fortunately, Brian was able […]