Daylight saving time will officially begin at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 8th. Clocks are set ahead one hour and many people set their clocks to “spring forward” before they go to bed the night before, in this case Saturday, March 7th. When you change your clocks, the Yakima Fire Department and the National Safety […]
Emergency Notification System Available for the Yakima Area
A free service is available to Yakima area residents that provides emergency alerts via voice or text communications. Offered by Everbridge, the service is the emergency notification system for Yakima Valley Emergency Management. Sign up for the emergency alert system at www.yakimacounty.us/AlertYakima Information is also available at www.co.yakima.wa.us/oem “It only takes a couple of minutes […]
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YFD Responds to Fire on South 8th Street
Thanks to alert action by a child, a family of four was able to safely escape a house fire early this morning, Tuesday, January 14th in the 900 block of South 8th Street. At 4:10 am today, Tuesday, Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews were called to the home, where a family with two children had […]
YFD Offers Holiday Fire Safety Reminders
The holiday season is here with lights and festive decorations. The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) is asking residents to keep a few safety suggestions in mind now to help them avoid costly and possibly life-threatening fire hazards. “The top three days of the year for home candle fires are Christmas, New Year’s Day and New […]
Investigation Continues for 3rd Avenue Fire
An investigation continues today, Monday, December 2nd, into a fire that caused $1 million in damages early Sunday morning, December 1st, in the 100 block of South 3rd Avenue. Yakima Fire Department (YFD) investigators are today working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to determine if video footage is available of […]
YFD Offers Electrical Safety Tips
In the wake of a fire yesterday, Sunday, that displaced a family and caused an estimated $30,000 in damages, the Yakima Fire Department (YFD) is reminding residents about the following electrical safety tips: Never plug a space heater into an extension cord because space heaters are designed to be energized by wall mounted receptacles. Always […]
YFD Offers Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Cooking
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) wishes all a safe and happy Thanksgiving next Thursday, November 28th. To help ensure a safe Thanksgiving when preparing the holiday meal, Yakima Fire Chief Aaron Markham encourages Yakima residents to follow some basic safety tips. “Home cooking fires happen most often on Thanksgiving Day,” said Markham. “Cooking equipment is […]
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YFD Responds to Fire on Alder Street
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to a house fire yesterday, Tuesday, November 12th, that claimed the life of a Yakima resident. The fire was reported at 4:13 pm yesterday afternoon in the 1300 block of Alder Street. Firefighters arrived to find fire and heavy smoke throughout the interior of the home. Crews found a […]
“Fall Back,” a Reminder to Check Smoke Alarms
Daylight Saving Time will officially end at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 3rd. Clocks are set back one hour and many people set their clocks to “fall back” before they go to bed the night before, in this case Saturday, November 2nd. When you change your clocks, the Yakima Fire Department (YFD) suggests also testing […]
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YFD Responds to Duplex Fire on South 9th Avenue
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to a fire early this morning, Tuesday, October 29th, involving a duplex in the 700 block of South 9th Avenue. The fire was reported at 2:19 am this morning. Firefighters arrived to find fire coming from the front and side windows of one of the units. The Yakima Police […]
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