Fire Prevention
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Building Inspections Log Book
Series — Box 1
Identifier: 2810-03
Scope and Contents note
For dates 1901 - April 1906, this volume is a chronological record of building inspections performed by the fire department. Includes address and owner of building, which ordinance was violated and how, reported by whom, what type of notification was given, how much time was allowed to comply, and results. Inspections that resulted in no violations are also recorded. Also includes monthly tallies and yearly summaries. The types of violations include defective chimneys, fire escape...
Dates:
1901-1910
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
Fire Department Central Files
Series
Identifier: 2801-03
Scope and Contents note
Central file maintained by Fire Department administration. Combined with other record series from the department, the records present a very complete history of the Department, including changing technology and its local and national context. The change from horse-driven wagons to motorized vehicles is documented as well as the Departments’ participation in the Puget Sound Urban Search and Rescue group which traveled throughout the country in the 1990s to assist with various disasters. The...
Dates:
1890-2003
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
Fire Marshal's Correspondence
Series
Identifier: 2810-02
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence, notices, and inspection reports regarding fire hazards, fire code violations, fire escapes, and other safety devices at Seattle homes and businesses. Includes orders to correct violations. This is almost exclusively the correspondence of Gardner Kellogg.
Dates:
1902-1912
Found in:
Seattle Municipal Archives
School and Fire-Safe Education Program ( SAFE ) slides (9 folders) , 1971-1979
File — Box 1, Folder: 1