Local 1257 P.O.S Fire Dept specialize In Aircraft Rescue Fire Firefighting, EMS, Confined Space Rescue, High Angle Rescue and Hazardous Materials.
The Port of Seattle Fire Department was established in 1955 with only three apparatus and thirteen firefighters. Today, we have over a dozen emergency apparatus and 73 department members. Local 1257 Firefighters is a 100% union organization and celebrated 50 continuous years with the International Association of Firefighters in 2006. We provide aircraft, structural, EMS, prevention, Haz-Mat, and rescue services within the geographical boundaries of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, as well as a portion of the surrounding residential and commercial properties. We take tremendous pride in our duties and are very proud to have one of the most successful save rates for heart attacks in the country.
