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10/30/2026

It’s time to “fall back” one hour on Sunday as Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Good thing you now have an extra hour in your weekend to test those smoke alarms!

Test each smoke alarm in your home by pressing the “test” button
✅ If your alarm got really loud and annoying, that’s great! It’s working.
❌ If your alarm did nothing, check the batteries. Replace them if it’s possible. Otherwise, it’s time to replace the smoke alarm. Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years or when they stop working.

🧹 BONUS: Dust away any cobwebs and dust that have accumulated around the alarm. (Dust and bugs can trigger a false alarm, and no one wants that.)

10/30/2026

Congratulations to TFD's newest firefighters! Today, family and friends gathered to celebrate as Recruit Class 2025-2 graduated and were sworn-into service.

Please welcome these new firefighters to the Tacoma Fire family:
Kai Alexander
James Budd
Corbin Carlson
Madison Chan
Javan Colombelli-Silva
Andrew Duangprasaert
Emrys Fanelli
Andrew Feazelle
Wyatt Garrison
Griffin Kees
Markus Madrona
Joseph Nagele
Arthur Stanton
Derek Thomas

10/27/2026

We feel that chill in the air, too. If you’re about to turn on those heaters and light your fireplaces, let’s make sure they’re ready to warm you up safely.

Before turning on heaters and lighting fireplaces:
🧦 Move furniture, curtains, clothes, and other combustibles away from heaters
🛋️ Check that vents aren't blocked
🔥 Keep anything that could burn at least 3 feet away from all heat sources
🔌 Plug portable heaters directly into a wall outlet (NO extension cords!)
🛌 Turn portable heaters off when you leave or go to bed
🪵 Have your chimney inspected and cleaned, make sure your fireplace is in good condition, and use a sturdy screen

10/26/2026

Local blood banks are running low on lifesaving blood. Bloodworks Northwest is looking for all blood types, but they are especially in need of Type O and platelet donors. Their supply of O+ has dropped to its lowest level since 2024.

Join your Tacoma Fire Department and Bloodworks Northwest at TAPCO to make a blood donation on October 28, 10am-4pm. Reserve a time that works for you here: https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/102870

Wondering if you can donate blood? Here are the blood donation requirements.�https://bloodworksnw.org/donate/eligibility

10/20/2026

For October's Ready in a Year planning, we focus on earthquake safety.

If the ground starts shaking, and you suspect an earthquake, remember to:
⬇️ Drop to the floor.
🙆🏻‍♀️ Cover your head by getting under a table or using your arm.
🤚🏽 Hold on until the shaking stops.

If you use a mobility aid such as a a cane, walker, or wheelchair, remember to lock those wheels so it doesn't start rolling. If you cannot get under cover, try to protect your head with whatever is within reach.

10/15/2026

Now that you’ve practiced what to do during an earthquake (drop, cover, and hold on), remember to sign up for Tacoma Alerts to receive notifications when an emergency happens near you!

Sign up for emergency alerts at tacomawa.genasys.com/portal !

10/13/2026

Ready to practice for our next earthquake? Drop, cover, and hold on with us on Thursday during the annual Great ShakeOut!

On Thursday, October 15, at 10:15 AM, we will all practice what to do during an earthquake. Drop, cover, and hold on.

Show your community support by registering at shakeout.org/washington to get counted as a participant.

10/08/2026

When charging your lithium-ion-powered devices, these are important tips to follow:

🚲 Charge items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging.

🔌 Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.

💻 Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or bare floor.

🥵 Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.

🔋 Unplug your device when it is fully charged.

✈️ When on a plane, keep devices where you can see them while charging. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on the plane. Tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem with your device.

10/06/2026

This week is Fire Prevention Week, and this year, we’re focusing on lithium-ion battery safety.

🔋 These rechargeable batteries power so many everyday devices: phones, laptops, tablets, e-bikes and scooters, toys, power tools, lights, cars, and so much more.

🏡 We recommend looking around your home and figuring out what devices you have that use these batteries. Next we’ll talk about charging them correctly!

👀 How many items might be battery-powered in this image?

10/06/2026

What does it take to rescue someone from a bridge or ravine? What about workers at a utility or construction site?

It takes a lot of training and teamwork!

Last week, Tacoma Fire Department, West Pierce Fire & Rescue, and Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One practiced the specialized skills required to rescue someone who is in a tough-to-reach place.

Training in these real-world environments helps our crews experience the unique challenges they may face when someone is injured or trapped, and it gives crews a chance to work through those challenges before an emergency happens.

We don’t do it alone, though. Our community partners open their facilities to us, share their expertise, and help us understand what they would need from us in an emergency.

Those partnerships mean more realistic training opportunities for our crews to respond more effectively and efficiently when we’re called to help.

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One West Pierce Fire & Rescue

Address

901 Fawcett Avenue
Tacoma, WA
98402

Telephone

+12535915737

Website

https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/fire/

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