Pierce County saw the most lightning strikes of the day when a series of thunderstorms moved over western Washington on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center said there were 250 lightning strikes in Washington between Tuesday evening and 10 a.
- PUB DATE: 8/11/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

Firefighters from across the state now have a 6,400-acre fire on their hands as of Wednesday night in Douglas County. The blaze is situated about 12 miles southeast of Waterville. Known as the Mohr Fire, winds blew the blaze onto itself during the day causing more interior spots to burn. Fire Information Officer Ben Shearer says the most active portion of the blaze remains near the Douglas Creek drainage area.
- PUB DATE: 8/10/2022 10:36:00 PM - SOURCE: iFiber One News Radio

Safe Fleet:” Fire, EMS, and Industrial (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) recently announced the addition of two new staff members.

Chad Anderson has been named the Western Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Chris will continue to build and strengthen relationships with Fire & EMS customers in the Western region. His territory will include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. 

Chad has more than 30 years’ experience in the public safety market in the areas of apparatus, equipment, and lighting sales. He also served as a firefighter for 10 years, which uniquely positions him with a firsthand knowledge and understanding of public safety needs. Previously, as the Western Regional Manager for Snap-Tite Hose, he provided the same high-quality service and multi-day product training. Chad brings a 23-year membership on the Arizona Fire Training Committee.

Contact Chad Anderson at:

Phone: 480.392.6401

Email: Chad.Anderson@safefleet.net

Additionally, Chris Thwaits has joined on as the Southeast Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Chris will continue to build and strengthen relationships with Fire & EMS customers in the Southeast region. His territory will include Florida and Georgia. 

Chris brings many years of industry experience to Safe Fleet. That experience includes 30 years of fire service in upstate New York, which encompasses experience as a Chief and Instructor. Additionally, Chris has been selling fire equipment and trucks for the past 15 years. Chris currently resides in Citrus Springs, Florida.

Contact Chris Thwaits at:

Phone: 352.322.7081

Email: Chris.Thwaits@safefleet.net

The Johnston (SC) Fire Department purchased a new pumper with a $454,545 Community Development Block Grant, according to a report published by Lakelands Connector.

The apparatus was ordered in 2019 to replace a 1973 model and was delivered last Friday (Aug. 5), according to the report. One of the most appreciated features is the automatic transmission, according to the report, as the previous apparatus has a manual transmission and many of the younger firefighters are not familiar with it’s operation.

Other features include an enclosed ladder compartment LED lights and lots of diamond plate, and a larger pump and tank, according to the report, which added that the town is hoping for improved insurance ratings because of the purchase.

Firefighters extinguished a deck fire Wednesday morning that produced a large column of smoke in Hazel Dell. Clark County Fire District 6 responded at 8:41 a.m. to the 300 block of Northwest 96th Street, a few blocks east of Columbia River High School. Firefighters could see the column of smoke from several blocks away, according to a department news release.
- PUB DATE: 8/10/2022 10:49:28 AM - SOURCE: The Columbian - Metered Site