The Cow Canyon Fire has erupted near Wenas and has forced evacuations. The fire was first reported Wednesday afternoon about 1 mile Northeast of Wenas. Since first being assessed at 50 acres it quickly exploded to 1,500 acres burned. A level 3 GO NOW evacuation order is in place for the area 1.5 miles in radius from the intersection of Malloy Road and North Wenas Road.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

As of Thursday at 8:30 a.m., the Williams Lake Fire is 10% contained, according to Spokane County Fire District 3. The district also said that due to smoke obscuring visibility over the fire, the original report of 3,200 acres was an overestimate. At this time, the current estimate is at 1,000+ acres.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Coeur d'Alene

The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) awarded its 2022 Phillip L. Turner Fire Protection Scholarship to University of New Haven student Andrew Tivadar.

Lou Milanovich, FAMA Education Committee Chair, stated: “Not only is Andrew an active volunteer firefighter, he is also a very driven and passionate student at the University of New Haven. He plans to graduate next May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering with a minor in Civil Engineering. As Andrew successfully balances being a full-time student, while serving as a volunteer firefighter and working two jobs, he is well deserving of the Phillip L. Turner Scholarship.”

Dedicated to protecting the citizens of his hometown, Tivadar is an active member of the Long Hill Fire Department in Trumbull, Connecticut. Tivadar joined the department in December 2017 and now holds the following certifications: Fire I, Fire II, Aerial Operator, and Hazmat Awareness and Operations. He is a Driver/Engineer for the engine and the rescue truck at his station. Recently, Tivadar received the Chief’s Award for Outstanding Dedication to the department and currently serves on their Board of Directors.

To pay for his education, Tivadar currently works as both a small engine mechanic and as a fire protection consultant while maintaining his position on the Dean’s List. As a fire protection consultant, Tivadar analyzes drawings and performs building surveys to evaluate the condition and code compliance of buildings, fire alarms and fire protection systems and designs. He witnesses the testing of fire alarms and fire protection systems and assists in the preparation of construction documents and specifications for fire alarm and fire protection designs.

The Phillip L. Turner Scholarship is awarded annually by FAMA and has been sponsored by the Akron Brass Company since 2009. Akron Brass is a worldwide marketer and manufacturer of high-performance life safety, firefighting, and emergency rescue equipment. Hale Products joined Akron Brass in 2021 to support the highly desirable scholarship. Hale builds high-quality firefighting equipment and is known for its exceptional quality and advanced technology. Akron Brass and Hale Products are IDEX Fire & Safety brands and are FAMA members.

“As leaders in innovative fire suppression products for more than 100 years, we value the importance of education and its role in leading the next generation in shaping the future of the fire and rescue service. Akron Brass and Hale Products are honored to continue our partnership with FAMA and the Phillip L Turner scholarship program. We are thrilled to recognize Andrew Tivadar as this year’s scholarship recipient,” said Brian Houk, Vice President, IDEX Fire & Safety. On behalf of FAMA, we wish Andrew Tivadar a successful career in fire protection engineering

PHOTOS: A fire did significant damage to a home at the intersection of Fourth Street and Veneta Avenue Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported in the incident. Firefighters were initially called to the scene for a fire on the home's back porch shortly before 3 p.m., Bremerton Fire Department assistant chief John Payne said.
- PUB DATE: 8/3/2022 8:01:39 PM - SOURCE: Kitsap Sun - Metered Site

A West Covina (CA) Fire Department lost a utility truck to a thief who took it from a city yard next to the fire station early Tuesday morning (Aug. 2), according to a report published by the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

The red and white 2002 Ford crew cab flat bed truck, with warning lights, a siren and a radio, was taken from the city lot where it had been parked for maintenance, according to the report, that also said it was likely taken between 2 and 7 am on Tuesday morning.

A gas card issued to the stolen truck turned up in the possession of a homeless man and tipped authorities off the apparatus was missing, according to the report, which also said the man had no idea what happened to the truck indicating that he found the card.

The report also said police are looking at video surveillance footage to see what may have become of the truck.