Seattle Fire Fighters Local 27

10/14/2026

Seattle neighbors are raising concerns about the City of Seattle's budget proposal and what it will mean for delays in fire service response time. Unless changes are made, this budget will delay 9-1-1 responses in EVERY neighborhood. It will sideline YOUR fire trucks and fire engines and reduce the daily Fire Fighter staffing needed during an emergency. The City Council can prevent this by prioritizing public safety and restoring critical Fire Fighter staffing investments in the budget.

(The Center Square) - Leaders from a Seattle-area neighborhood want answers from Mayor Katie Wilson after she proposed a $7 million cut to the Seattle Fire Department’s overtime budget that

10/13/2026

“Public safety. I want firefighters. We talk about public safety. I understand law enforcement is a huge element of public safety, but so are the firefighting services.”

“I do think it would be great if they could figure out other areas where they could save some money."

https://mynorthwest.com/kiro-opinion/seattle-firefighter-overtime/4284837

10/13/2026

Fast, effective fire response matters now more than ever. But the City of Seattle's proposed budget cuts to the Fire Department would mean longer wait times for YOUR neighborhood fire engine when calling 9-1-1 for fires, medical emergencies, and other life-threatening incidents. Fire Fighters need the staffing and resources to save lives, and the City Council must restore needed funding to help keep people safe. Learn more at FireFightersSaveLives.com.

10/05/2026

When there’s a fire, medical emergency, earthquake, or other crisis, Seattle counts on Fire Fighters to respond quickly. But under this proposed budget, Fire Fighter staffing levels would decrease, stations and engines would go offline, and response times would get longer. That's the wrong approach. Let's put public safety first and invest in the Fire Fighter staffing needed to respond when emergency strikes.

In the mayor's proposed budget, staff acknowledges that engines or entire stations may be taken offline because of the cuts, saying “the department will decrease reliance on overtime staffing and implement planned unit outages as necessary, minimizing operational impact when possible.”

10/01/2026

Amanda is a Seattle Fire Fighter and paramedic who provides lifesaving medical care when Seattle residents need it most.

All Seattle Fire Fighters are trained EMTs, and the city’s world-renowned Medic One program has made Seattle a national leader in emergency medical response for decades.

Keeping that response strong requires ensuring Seattle Fire Fighters have the staffing and resources needed to respond quickly and effectively when every second counts.

Learn more at FireFightersSaveLives.com.

09/24/2026

For Marcus, serving as a Seattle Fire Fighter is a family tradition. As part of a multi-generational Seattle Fire Fighter family, Marcus and his parents have dedicated over six decades to the Seattle Fire Department. Today, he carries on their legacy at Station 24 in Bitter Lake.

Hear Marcus's story and learn why maintaining adequate staffing and resources at all 33 Seattle fire stations is essential to keeping you, your family, and our communities safe.

Learn more at FireFightersSaveLives.com.

09/24/2026

Eight Seattle Fire Fighters were injured early this morning battling a house fire in North Seattle. IAFF Local 27 stands with our injured members and their families, and we are committed to supporting them throughout their recovery.

Every day, Seattle Fire Fighters run toward danger, putting themselves at risk to keep our communities safe. We can't predict when or where the next emergency will happen, but we can be sure Fire Fighters are ready to put themselves in danger to protect lives.

Today's incident is a reminder of the risks our Fire Fighters face and the importance of maintaining a well-staffed, well-resourced Fire Department. Our city must ensure that Fire Fighters have the personnel, equipment, and resources they need to protect our communities -- and one another.

We wish all eight of our injured Fire Fighters a full and speedy recovery.

Nine Seattle firefighters were injured early Thursday while battling a house fire, just one day after the city’s firefighters union warned that Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed budget could reduce the department’s ability to respond to emergencies.

09/23/2026

Read Seattle Fire Fighter and IAFF Local 27 President Kenny Stuart's statement in response to the City of Seattle’s proposed 2027-28 budget.

IAFF Local 27 recently launched a new website FireFightersSaveLives.com, focused on the essential role Seattle Fire Fighters play in protecting public health and safety. The Seattle Fire Department is the only municipal fire department in the state recognized with a Protection 1 Class rating, reflecting excellence in preventing and fighting fires. Seattle Fire Department’s Medic One is an internationally recognized leader in EMS, and residents are two to three times more likely to survive cardiac arrest in Seattle compared to other major cities.

However, since 2010, while Seattle grew by over 30% and fire calls increased by 40%, Fire Fighter staffing has decreased by 3%. This proposed budget would accelerate the resource challenges facing the Fire Department, with a direct and significant impact on Fire Fighter staffing and response times.

09/21/2026

Your Seattle Fire Fighters save lives.

Today, we’re launching FireFightersSaveLives.com, a new website focused on how Seattle Fire Fighters protect you, your family, and our community from fires, medical emergencies, and so much more.

Learn about what makes Seattle’s fire response effective, how 33 fire stations serve people across our city, and the tools and resources Fire Fighters rely on to stay ready every minute, in every neighborhood.

Visit FireFightersSaveLives.com to learn more.

09/09/2026

🚒❤️ SEATTLE, HELP US FILL THE BOOT! ❤️🚒

Seattle Fire Fighters are at Fire Station 5 on Seattle’s Waterfront raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)!

📅 September 9–12
⏰ 11 AM–6 PM daily
📍 Fire Station 5 – Seattle Waterfront

Since 2001, Seattle Fire Fighters Local 27 has raised more than $1.28 MILLION for MDA — and we couldn’t do it without the incredible generosity of our Seattle community.

🥾 Stop by and Fill the Boot in person, or donate online!

👉 DONATE ONLINE HERE: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML0WQ25P1D144/checkout/5VL23FXCJNFULQQTOGFSGOG7

Every donation makes a difference. Help us continue this incredible tradition of neighbors helping neighbors.

❤️ Big Hearts. Stronger Together.
🥾 Let’s Fill the Boot, Seattle!