The Seattle Fire Department is the medical, rescue, and fire protection force of Seattle, Washington and it is the largest metropolitan fire department in the Pacific Northwest. It is also a part of Medic One.
Read more about Seattle Fire Department: History of The Department, Rank Structure, Department Organization, Fire Station Locations Apparatus
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