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For #ThrowbackThursday, we want to share some images from our Dispatch Center's remodel in 1991. Was anyone here involved in that remodel?
Photo courtesy of Tacoma Fire Buff Battalion member, Paul Petrinovich, who provided these images for us to share with you.
#tbt
For #ThrowbackThursday, we want to share some images from our Dispatch Center's remodel in 1991. Was anyone here involved in that remodel?
Photo courtesy of @tacoma_fire_buffs member, Paul Petrinovich, who provided these images for us to share with you.
#tbt
Dalco Passage Overlook, Point Defiance, 4:36pm - TFD received a call that 4 hikers were stuck on the cliffside due to high tide. Fireboat Destiny & Tech Rescue teams responded to reach the hikers from all angles. TFD rescued the hikers & hikers are on the Fireboat. No injuries RN
It’s not as hot as last week, but it’s still dry out there. Many brush fires start along roadsides with a single spark. Help prevent brush fires with the following tips:
🚗 Never throw cigarettes out of the car. Butts can bounce from the road into grass or trees. Use an ashtray – ...like a can or container that will not melt or burn.
🚬 Douse smoking materials such as cigarettes or matches with water or sand before putting them in a garbage can.
🌾 Avoid parking in dry grass since hot exhaust pipes can ignite a fire.
🪝 If towing a trailer, make sure you’re not dragging any chains. That can create sparks.
🧯 Maintain your vehicle, and carry a fire extinguisher in your car. Know how to use the extinguisher.
📞 Call 9-1-1 to report active brush fires.
It’s not as hot as last week, but it’s still dry out there. Many brush fires start along roadsides with a single spark. Help prevent brush fires with the following tips:
🚗 Never throw cigarettes out of the car. Butts can bounce from the road into grass or trees. Use an ashtray – ...like a can or container that will not melt or burn.
🚬 Douse smoking materials such as cigarettes or matches with water or sand before putting them in a garbage can.
🌾 Avoid parking in dry grass since hot exhaust pipes can ignite a fire.
🪝 If towing a trailer, make sure you’re not dragging any chains. That can create sparks.
🧯 Maintain your vehicle, and carry a fire extinguisher in your car. Know how to use the extinguisher.
📞 Call 9-1-1 to report active brush fires.
SR16 @ Sprague exit, 2:47pm - TFD received several calls regarding a hillside brush fire under hwy 16 near the Sprague exit. It is approx 10,000 sq ft, 80% contained. No injuries at this time. 2 right lanes still closed on Eastbound 16. Please use caution approaching the area.
Fire on SR 16 EB at MP 0.41 near S Sprague Ave beginning at 2:47 pm on July 19, 2025 until further notice. The right lane is blocked.
This #ThrowbackThursday image was taken outside Station 13 on August 27, 1989. The A Shift posed outside the station for a news article that focused on the history of Station 13. At the time, there was a concern that Station 13 might have to close. As we know, it still stands at North 25th and ...Proctor: fire pole, horse hoof prints, and much of its history still intact.
Photo courtesy: Tacoma News Tribune, Image TNT0522T, @tacomalibrary Northwest Room.
#TBT
This #ThrowbackThursday image was taken outside Station 13 on August 27, 1989. The A Shift posed outside the station for a news article that focused on the history of Station 13. At the time, there was a concern that Station 13 might have to close. As we know, it still stands at North 25th and ...Proctor: fire pole, horse hoof prints, and much of its history still intact.
Photo courtesy: Tacoma News Tribune, Image TNT0522T, Tacoma Public Library Northwest Room.
#TBT
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