VIDEO: New York City launched its newest PSA on Monday with a focus on preparing for a possible nuclear attack. "While the likelihood of a nuclear weapon incident occurring in/near New York City is very low, it is important New Yorkers know the steps to stay safe," the NYC Emergency Management Department said in its press release.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WNBC-TV NBC 4 New York

A family is looking for a place to live and coping with the loss of a dog following a fire Monday night. Shortly after 8:00 p.m., on July 11, Longview Fire Department responded to a call of a house on fire near the intersection of Washington Way and 30th avenue. A passerby called to report that smoke and flames were visible from the front door.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATU-TV ABC 2 Portland

With rising temperatures breaching 90 degrees Tuesday and holding high through the week, local fire crews are preparing for the chance of wildfires cropping up. One local pilot has been fighting fires from the air for almost half a century. “I think it kind of gets in your blood,” said Pilot Ross Rogerson.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

A residential fire in Highline is causing heavy traffic and making a scene with ample smoke filling the air. All lanes northbound on SR 509 are blocked on South Cloverdale Street in south Seattle as of 10 a.m., according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. All residents are safe and no injuries have been reported, fire crews said.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

(LUVERNE, MN) 7/11/22— Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company (Midwest Fire) announced today that the company has hired Scott Mischke as a sales representative to their growing team.

Mischke, a Twin Cities, Minn. native, obtained a degree in Fire Science from Anoka Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park, Minn. Mischke served as a firefighter for 18 years. He has served in various roles of the fire service with knowledge that includes include condition assessment, fire containment, technical rescues, extrication, public education, emergency medical response, etc. and he was once named Firefighter of the Year for his leadership, personal development, and service.

For the past 10 years, Scott worked as an Aftermarket Sales & Service Representative for Star Equipment, Inc. and for the past four years Scott has led & overseen the development of a new Star Equipment location in Fargo, N.D. Mischke and his family are relocating to the Luverne, Minn. area for this new opportunity with Midwest Fire.

“We are thrilled to have Scott Mischke joining our team,” said CEO of Midwest Fire Sarah Atchison. “We are confident his background in both sales and the firefighting industry will make for a smooth transition and great asset to our already outstanding team. Customer experience is our highest priority, and the addition of Mischke’s experience just improves our ability to serve our customers in a meaningful way.”

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ABOUT MIDWEST FIRE:
Midwest Fire Equipment & Repair Company has been manufacturing high-quality fire tankers and pumpers since 1987. We work directly with our customers, never through dealers, to keep costs down and communication consistent during the entire sales and manufacturing process. By creating long-term relationships with our customers, we are able to help devise state-of-the-art approaches to meet each department’s needs. We take pride in our work and our ability to produce some of the highest quality, most innovative tankers and pumpers on the market. For more information visit https://www.midwestfire.com