A levy to pay for fulltime staff at the mostly volunteer fire department in Toutle is slightly below the numbers needed to pass, according to early election results Tuesday evening. Toutle Fire & Rescue, as known as Cowlitz County Fire Protection District 3, asked voters to approve a levy to pay for more staff and equipment so crews can reach emergencies in time.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2022 9:40:00 PM - SOURCE: The Daily News - Metered Site

Firefighters with the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest responded to seven fires in as many days. Most of the fires were small and caused by people. First, the Fortune Creek fire started on July 25 but is currently contained and under control. It was about 21 miles from Cle Elum and burned about a tenth of a mile.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2022 6:45:00 PM - SOURCE: KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima

A two-story apartment building at 311 S. First St. near downtown Selah was a "total loss" after it was consumed by fire on Tuesday evening. The fire started around 5:30 p.m., Selah Fire Chief Jim Lange said, and more than an hour later, no injuries were reported among civilians or the 30 firefighting personnel who responded.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2022 6:05:00 PM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic - Metered Site

Firefighters are still fighting the 10,500-acre Vantage Highway Fire, this time utilizing some extra techniques. The fire began on August 1 at roughly 2 p.m. Containment is still at 18%, with the head of fire still progressing north, leading Aerial crews to employ more water and fire retardant for the northeastern corner of the fire.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2022 5:02:00 PM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560 Wenatchee

A 2022 Pierce tower ladder has been delivered to Plainfield (IL) Fire Station No. 1 and it is very similar to the unit it replaces, according to a report published by Patch.com.

The new apparatus has a 100-foot aerial, carries 188 feet of ground ladders, has a 500-gallon water tank and can pump up to 2,000-gpm, according to the report.

Although the new aerial is very similar to the one it replaces there are some improvements including updated compartments for better use of the space, more fire hose, a larger water tank and state-of-the-art technology and lighting, the report says.

It will also carry some medical gear and supplies to help treat patients at the scene, according to the report.