IAFF Local 1604

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Posted On: Jul 03, 2009 (08:05:20)

BELLEVUE FACES HIGH WILDFIRE DANGER

The city of Bellevue and surrounding areas is in a Red Flag Warning through this Independence Day weekend with high temperatures, low relative humidity, and very dry fuels. The forecast for wind gusts only heightens the concern. The lack of any significant rainfall for well over a month has placed area vegetation at dramatically increased risk to ignition, which is further magnified by the potential use of illegal fireworks over this weekend. Home firework displays are not allowed in Bellevue, although illegal discharge of such fireworks occurs every year. In addition, some areas surrounding the city, and protected by the Bellevue Fire Department still allow home firework displays. Citizens are encouraged to attend public displays such as The Bellevue Family 4th Celebration. The fireworks display occurs at 10:PM, but festivities kick off at 2 PM and continues with events and live music throughout the evening. Please be extremely careful as vegetation is tinder dry right now. The Bellevue Firefighters take this opportunity to encourage you to prepare your home against wildfire. There are simple steps you can take to prepare your home and property against wildfire. Contact the Bellevue Fire Department for more information. Help your Bellevue Firefighters keep Bellevue green and beautiful.

Bellevue Firefighters Respond to Four Alarm Fire

Updated On: Jul 01, 2009 (15:41:00)

BELLEVUE FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO FIVE ALARM FIRE

During the evening hours of June 30th, 2009, Bellevue Firefighters responded to a five alarm fire in a large apartment building complex in the city of Renton. Renton had requested units from throughout King County including Bellevue and Seattle to respond to the rapidly growing fire which was visible from as far away as Kitsap County across Puget Sound and Tacoma. Bellevue firefighters responded as part of a ladder strike team including Ladder 1, 16, 26, 31, 73, and Battalion 1. Warm, dry weather not only intensified fire spread through the building, but presented a major spotting problem with fiery embers depositing in surrounding brush and on the roofs of nearby homes and buildings. One police officer was reportedly struck by a passing motorist while attempting to direct traffic around the fire area. The extent of the officer's injuries and the status of any other injuries was unknown at the time of this report. Cause of the fire and extent of damage are yet to be determined.

Bellevue Firefighters Rescue Injured Man from Roof of Building Site

Updated On: Jun 18, 2009 (10:48:00)

BELLEVUE FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE INJURED MAN FROM ROOF OF BUILDING SITE

During the morning hours of Tuesday June 17th, 2009, Bellevue Firefighters were dispatched to a man who was injured on the roof of a building site when a "steel roller" reportedly exploded, throwing shrapnel into the man's leg. Firefighters had to scramble up a ladder to reach the man, treating his injuries on the roof. He was then removed from the roof using a "stokes" basket stretcher suspended by ropes. The man was transported to Overlake Hospital. His injuries were not life threatening. Ladder 1, Engine 5, and Medic 1 responded on the incident.

Bellevue Firefighters Collect $11,508 for MDA in One Day at One Intersection

Updated On: Jun 30, 2009 (21:47:00)

Bellevue Firefighters Respond High Speed Freeway Accident with 5 Critical Patients

Updated On: Jun 16, 2009 (12:11:00)