Seattle Fire Department Accident Prevention and Incident Board Minutes, 1981-1992

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Seattle (Wash.). Fire Dept.
Title
Seattle Fire Department Accident Prevention and Incident Board Minutes
Dates
1981-1992 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.2 cubic foot, (1 box)
Collection Number
2810-05
Summary
Minutes and findings regarding fire apparatus accidents and injuries to fire personnel.
Repository
Seattle Municipal Archives
Seattle Municipal Archives
Office of the City Clerk
City of Seattle
PO Box 94728
98124-4728
Seattle, WA
Telephone: 2062337807
Fax: 2063869025
archives@seattle.gov
Access Restrictions

Records are open to the public.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for processing this record series was provided through a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

A Fire Department was established by City Charter in 1883. It provided for equipment purchases, but not for hiring of firefighters. Following the Great Fire of 1889, a professional fire department was created with five district fire stations and purchase of a fire boat. The first Fire Chief of the professional department was Gardner Kellogg who served 1890-1892 and 1895-1901. A Board of Fire Commissioners was established by the 1890 City Charter to prescribe rules and regulations for the Department. The Board's responsibilities included enforcing rules violations, and appointing the Fire Chief and all subordinate officers. The Board was abolished with passage of a new City Charter in 1896. The position of Fire Marshal was established in 1901 with responsibility for inspecting buildings to insure they were in compliance the ordinances related to building construction and fire protection. The Fire Marshal also inspects all fires and reports on the causes. The Department's mission is to curtail loss of life and property by fire through inspection and certification of building safety systems, public education, regulation of hazardous material storage, and fire suppression.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Findings of the Accident Prevention and Incident Board concerning fire apparatus accidents and personal injuries to fire personnel. The board met once a month to evaluate accidents and incidents, determining whether they were "preventable" or "non-preventable." Recommendations for how to avoid incidents were given, as well as estimated costs of damage to apparatus and shift losses for injured personnel. The memoranda provide a schedule for the year's meetings and which battalion and ladder companies are requested to be in attendance.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item and date], Seattle Fire Department Accident Prevention and Incident Board Minutes, Record Series 2810-05. Box [number], Folder [number]. Seattle Municipal Archives.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Accidents--Washington (State)--Seattle

Corporate Names

  • Seattle (Wash.). Fire Dept.

Geographical Names

  • Seattle (Wash.)