City of Yakima Fire Department

City of Yakima Fire Department The City of Yakima Fire Department is an All-Hazard response agency serving the citizens of Yakima.

09/02/2026

25 YEARS LATER, WE REMEMBER

On the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, the Yakima Police Department is proud to partner with the Yakima Fire Department and local agencies for this special remembrance event as we honor the lives lost and the countless heroes who ran toward danger and continue to serve.

Join Us!

September 11th at 4:00pm
Location: Yakima Police Department
Memorial Garden

********************UPDATE***************. The fire is completely extinguished and your YFD crews are back in service r...
08/28/2026

********************UPDATE***************.
The fire is completely extinguished and your YFD crews are back in service ready to respond to your calls of service. Have a safe day Yakima!!!

Your YFD crews are currently on scene of a Commercial Structure fire on the 1400 block of Fruitvale. Please avoid the area. The fire is under control and they are now in the overhaul stage.

As the new academic year commences in many of the Valley districts, your YFD family would like to remind motorists that ...
08/27/2026

As the new academic year commences in many of the Valley districts, your YFD family would like to remind motorists that our sidewalks and bus routes will be frequented by students. Please refer to the attached pictograph, which illustrates when to stop when a school bus has its stop sign deployed. Let us prioritize road safety and ensure the well-being of our children.

Your City of Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews are currently working hard to contain and extinguish a significant 3-acr...
08/18/2026

Your City of Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews are currently working hard to contain and extinguish a significant 3-acre fire on the Yakima Greenway. ⚠️ The Greenway is closed from the N 6th Ave entrance to the N 16th Ave entrance. The fire was called into 911 at approximately 12:14 AM. Your City of Yakima Firefighters have been working hard since then. The fire is considered suspicious, and we urge anyone with information to come forward and contact the Yakima Police Department (YPD) to help with the investigation. Your help is crucial in determining the cause of this fire and keeping our community safe. 💯 Stay safe, Yakima!

The City of Yakima Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of FF Buskas to the rank of Lieutenant. With 11 ...
08/12/2026

The City of Yakima Fire Department is pleased to announce the promotion of FF Buskas to the rank of Lieutenant. With 11 years of dedicated service, including extensive experience as a "Truckie" on TK91, Lt. Buskas is well-equipped to assume a leadership role as YFD shapes it's future. The department looks forward to his continued contributions.

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08/10/2026

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It's time to celebrate a major milestone in our YFD family! Please help us extend a huge congratulations to our newest ...
08/10/2026

It's time to celebrate a major milestone in our YFD family! Please help us extend a huge congratulations to our newest promotion, Captain Kneisler, on his well-deserved promotion to Battalion Chief! BC Kneisler has been a dedicated member of The City of Yakima Fire Department for an impressive 25 years, serving our community with bravery, compassion, and excellence. Throughout his remarkable career, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, a strong work ethic, and a deep commitment to keeping our city safe. We are thrilled to see him take on this new role and can't wait to see the impact he will continue to make. Join us in congratulating BC Kneisler on this outstanding achievement!

YPD Captain Janis rocking the YFD helmet! Thanks for stopping by our booth at the Habitat for Humanity Store community e...
08/05/2026

YPD Captain Janis rocking the YFD helmet! Thanks for stopping by our booth at the Habitat for Humanity Store community event! We'll be here until 2:00 PM.

Join us at the Habitat for Humanity Store, located at 21 W Mead Ave, for a community event featuring local partners, com...
08/05/2026

Join us at the Habitat for Humanity Store, located at 21 W Mead Ave, for a community event featuring local partners, complimentary food, refreshments, and a dunk tank!

08/04/2026

The Yakima Police Department unveiled a memorial garden on August 3 honoring Sergeant Joseph Deccio, the first commissioned officer in Yakima to die in the line of duty.

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Yakima, WA
98901

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