PHOTOS: Firefighters saved a young girl stuck high in a tree in Spokane Valley on Wednesday. The 13-year-old girl had climbed up a tall tree in a wooded area and became stuck roughly 20 feet above the ground. Within minutes of arriving at the scene, SVFD was able to use a ladder to help the girl safely reach the ground.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

The state Department of Natural Resources will burn about 2,580 acres in Central and Eastern Washington ahead of the summer season, aiming to prevent severe wildfires later. The operations across eight sites could begin as soon as next week and will continue through spring and early summer. Burns may be postponed if weather and other conditions are not met.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic - Metered SIte

VIDEO: The Selah Fire Department is taking fighting fires to new heights. A new firetruck will allow crews to attack flames from 78-feet in the air. The city's first ever ladder truck has been built, tested, delivered and now, pushed in to mark the start of its service. It's a firefighter tradition from the 1800s, according to SFD Deputy Chief Scott Willis.
- PUB DATE: 3/28/2024 7:37:00 AM - SOURCE: NonStop Local

VIDEO: Clark County Fire District 6 is asking residents to spend a little more money to keep up with increased demand and improve service. It will ask voters to lift the lid on its current levy to keep the district on track. Fire District 6 serves about 80,000 residents in parts of Clark County, north of Vancouver, including Hazel Dell, Salmon Creek, and Felida.
- PUB DATE: 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGW-TV NBC 8 Portland

VIDEO: The HAMMER Federal Training Center hosted fire departments and decision-makers from across Washington state on Friday, March 22 for Fire Ops 101. Fire Ops 101 offers elected officials a day of firefighter training to give perspective on how fire crews operate and the challenges they face on the job.
- PUB DATE: 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NBC Right Now