The Seattle Fire Department carried out a ladder training drill on Alki Avenue SW late Wednesday morning, October 21, 2026. The exercise involved Ladder 11 testing an aerial ladder to determine if it could reach the roofs of nearby low‑rise apartment buildings.
The drill took place at Don Armeni Park and along Alki Avenue, focusing on the ladder's ability to access several apartment complexes in the area. Department officials noted that the assignment was not listed in the official log and clarified that the activity was a training exercise.