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 have been working hard since then. » Read more
Since 1889, the men and women of this organization have answered the call to protect the people, homes and businesses of Yakima. That commitment hasn’t changed and today it’s stronger than ever. Our firefighters, EMT’s and support staff show up ready to serve every day; whether that means responding to an emergency, teaching a fire safety class, » Read more
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. » Read more
Two people were injured in a fire last night, Saturday, August 22nd, involving a double-wide manufactured home in the 2700 block of Fruitvale Boulevard. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response.)
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) was called to the scene at 6:45 pm last night. » Read more
Eight occupants are displaced from a duplex in the 1300 block of South 2nd Avenue following a fire today, Friday.
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) was called to the scene at 4:37 pm today. Crews arrived to find a duplex with the front unit completely involved in fire that included the attic of both units.
Crews knocked down the main part of the fire and searched for three dogs in the front unit. » Read more
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) offers a number of water safety resources and suggestions as community members head out to the water, whether it be a back yard pool or local rivers, lakes and streams.
Some available resources include a life jacket loan program, funded and maintained by the Yakima Firefighters Association. Life jackets are available for use by the community at no cost. » Read more
Damage to a house and property in the 6600 block of North Glacier Court is estimated at $200,000 following a fire early this morning, Sunday, July 12th. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response.)
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) was called to the scene at 3:47 am this morning. » Read more
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) reminds the community that per Yakima Municipal Code 10.15.015, it is illegal to store, sell, possess or discharge fireworks in the City of Yakima.
“We encourage community members to celebrate safely this July 4th, and that includes not discharging fireworks in the City,” said Yakima Fire Chief Aaron Markham. “Each year there are a number of fires that result from the use of fireworks.”
For example, » Read more
Early this morning, Sunday, two people escaped unharmed from a fire that destroyed a house in the 1500 block of South 12th Avenue. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response.)
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) was called to the scene at 12:06 am this morning. » Read more
Damage to a home in the 3900 block of West Lincoln Avenue is estimated at $50,000 following a fire this afternoon, Friday, June 26th. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response.)
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) was called to the scene at 3:20 pm today. » Read more
