There are times when an incident produces smoke or leaks or even fire that it is safer for you to stay inside your residence or office. Sometimes you may hear authorities say please stay inside your residence, or office for your safety……. that is an example of Shelter in Place. If ordered to remain in your […]
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Warm Weather Safety
As it is gets warmer outside remember to stay hydrated, use sun screen and be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke before it is too late. […]
Firefighters train to extinguish real fire at our controlled environment Training Center
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 Yakima Fire, Lieutenant Bruce Newell of Station 92 is retiring
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! […]
Yakima Firefighters respond to a well involved garage fire
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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7 steps to keep your Kids Safe with Safer in 7
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
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’s Retirement Recognized at Council
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! […]
Happy Retirement Rita!
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! […]
Promotions
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! […]