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Posted: Jan 11, 2018

DNR Investigation: Yakima Police SWAT officers started South Wenas Fire

More than six months after the South Wenas Fire destroyed thousands of acres just north of Selah, we are finally learning what caused the fire. The South Wenas Fire was one of the bigger fires we saw over the summer in the Yakima area. It torched nearly 3,000 acres and threatened homes. According to the Department of Natural Resources investigation, the day the fire started, two SWAT officers with the Yakima Police Department were shooting on private property for a qualification test.
- PUB DATE: 1/11/2018 6:36:06 PM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com
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Posted: Jan 11, 2018

Fire Protection Class 4 Rating Retained by Snoqualmie Fire Department

The Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau (WSRB) recently evaluated the Snoqualmie Fire Department – one of 677 fire protection agencies – and rated it in the top 20% for fire protection and suppression capabilities. This year, the Snoqualmie Fire Department retained its overall Class 4 rating, which it has held since 2013.
- PUB DATE: 1/11/2018 4:41:57 PM - SOURCE: Snoqualmie, WA
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Posted: Jan 11, 2018

St. Augusta Pursues New Fire Truck Despite Grant Rejection

The aging pumper truck is more than 30-years-old and came from the old St. Cloud Township Volunteer Fire Department.

The new truck can cost up to $500,000 which is a hefty price tag for a city St. Augusta's size. So, Kroll has been out gathering donations and has raised between $200,000-$250,000. The remaining balance will be paid for either through a USDA grant or a low-interest loan from Stearns Electric's Revolving Loan Fund.

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Posted: Jan 11, 2018

New fire truck arrives in Clear Lake - Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

Clear Lake Fire Chief Doug Meyers says over the next few weeks the truck will be equipped with necessary tools and firefighters will be trained to operate the vehicle and become acquainted with its many features.

Among the many features of “Engine 2” are the ability to take the large rig into areas requiring all-wheel drive and enhanced controls and gauges for pumping water.

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Posted: Jan 11, 2018

Work On Fire Station Delayed Due To Money

Though designs for both a temporary station at the Teton County Fairgrounds and Station No. 1 are complete, initial bids for the temporary station were more than double previous estimates, throwing a half-million-dollar monkey wrench in the process.

“We did not envision the temporary fire station would need to be built to fire station specifications because it was a temporary building,” Chief Brady Hansen said. “We envisioned building it more for the end user.”

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