What are the core values of the Seattle Fire Department?

Integrity, Teamwork, Compassion, Courage, and Diversity

Integrity

"We are honest, trustworthy and accountable. Honor guides our actions."

Teamwork

"We each bring our own skills and experience, yet we recognize that we are better together. We support and depend on one another to achieve our goals."

Compassion

"Caring is part of our job. We could not do what we do without a deep and motivating empathy for those we serve."

Courage

"We show fortitude and determination in a crisis."

Diversity

"We respect the different identities, experiences and perspectives of those that we work with and the community we serve."

What is the mission statement of the Seattle Fire Department?

To save lives and protect property through emergency medical services, fire and rescue response, and fire prevention. We respond immediately when any member of our community needs help with professional, effective and compassionate service. (source: 2025 annual report)

What were the names of the 4 firefighters who died at the 1995 Pang Warehouse Fire?

Walt Kilgore Greg Shoemaker James Brown Randy Terlicker

What year was the Great Seattle Fire?

1889

What year was SFD officially Founded?

1889