The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote National Fire Prevention Week, which begins Sunday, October 8th, and continues through Saturday, October 14th. The 2023 campaign theme is, “Cooking safety starts with YOU.”
This year’s campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters responded to a fire last night, Sunday, involving apple bins and pallets in the 100 block of West D Street.
Firefighters were called to the scene at 8:21 pm Sunday, July 23rd, and found apple bins and pallets fully involved in fire.
YFD crews responded with both ladder trucks and several fire engines to control the fire. » Read more
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) and Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue (KVFR) have partnered to form the Central Washington Fire Training Academy (CWFTA).
Through CWFTA, firefighters from both agencies learn the essentials of firefighting, wildland firefighting, as well as responding to incidents involving medical issues and hazardous materials.
The CWFTA’s most recent live fire training was Wednesday, » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters responded to a residential structure fire Thursday afternoon in the 1000 block of North 34th Avenue.
YFD was called to the scene at 3:07 pm Thursday, March 23rd. Upon arrival, crews found a single-story manufactured home with smoke coming out of the attic and living space. No one was inside the residence and no injuries were reported. » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters responded to a commercial residential structure fire early Friday morning in the 600 block of North 34th Avenue that injured one person.
YFD was called to the scene at 1:20 am Friday, December 30th. Upon arrival, crews found the facility’s alarm and automatic sprinkler systems were activated. There was an active fire in one of the rooms. » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters responded to a structure fire early Tuesday morning, November 29th, in the 900 block of South 80th Avenue that caused an estimated $100,000 in damages. No injuries were reported from the fire.
YFD was called to the scene at 6:00 am Tuesday. Upon arrival, crews found a two-story residence with heavy fire coming from a downstairs bedroom window. » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters responded to a structure fire early Friday morning in the 500 block of West Yakima Avenue that caused an estimated $80,000 in damages. No injuries were reported from the fire.
YFD was called to the scene at 2:20 am Friday, November 18th. Upon arrival, crews found a dumpster fire in an alley that had extended into a 2-story commercial business. » Read more
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote National Fire Prevention Week, which begins Sunday, October 9th, and continues through Saturday, October 15th. The 2022 campaign theme is, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.”
This year’s campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. » Read more
A structure fire injured two people yesterday, Thursday, in the 500 block of North 22nd Avenue. The two civilians injured were transported by ambulance to the hospital. No firefighters were injured.
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters were called to the scene at 2:45 pm yesterday. First-arriving crews found a large amount of smoke and fire coming from the back of the residential structure. » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters responded to a structure fire in Union Gap on Sunday that caused an estimated $1.8 million in damages. No injuries were reported from the fire.
YFD was called to 2512 Main Street at 4:32 pm Sunday, September 4th, in response to a report of fire from the roof of a restaurant. » Read more
