Firefighters say they've been getting several calls the past few days for heat related illnesses. With the valley reaching record-breaking temperatures these next few days, first responders are sharing advice on how to avoid being on the other end of that 911 call. Since the heat is drying up grass and shrubs, something as small as a chain spark can burn a huge part of our county.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

Toyne—Hagerstown (IN) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 400-hp engine; Waterous CS 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon water tank; 25-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system; Akron StreamMaster monitor with 12-inch riser; upper body coffin storage compartments; Whelen LED scene lights. Dealer: Donley Safety, Indianapolis, IN.

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Cowlitz County officials are trying to provide notice for heat waves the same way they would warn residents about floods. The county used the buildup to this week’s heat to debut a new alert system called “Ready, Set, Go!” for the county. The framework is being used by the Cowlitz County Department of Emergency Management, local law enforcement and fire departments to prepare the public for an incoming natural disaster or emergency situation.
- PUB DATE: 7/26/2022 4:20:00 PM - SOURCE: The Daily News - Metered Site

The United Kingdom’s first all-electric fire truck is scheduled to be trialed with the London Fire Brigade later this year, according to a report published by ELECTRIFYING.COM.

According to the report, it’s hoped the project will help encourage the market for zero-emission specialized vehicles in the UK’s emergency services, said the report.

The new apparatus called Zero Emission Capable Pumping Appliance (ZEPA1), is based on a Mercedes truck and has a 1,750-liter water tank as well as a 100-liter foam cell, according to the report.

It also has a 280kWh battery with a 200-mile range with a small petrol engine designed as a range extender which is also designed for larger events.

As of now, 96 percent of all the London Fire Brigade’s buildings have electric vehicle charge points and the department is looking for other ways to expand it’s electric fleet by deploying more electric hybrid cars for other duties, according to the report.

Rockingham County’s (VA) newest fire station should be ready for opening in November, according to a report published by Daily News-Record.

With a cost of $3 million, the 12,000-square-foot facility will provide coverage for north-central Rockingham County, particularly the Singers Glen area and the northern section of the county, according to the report.

The station will have three bays with doors on both ends for a total of six apparatus with a minimum of an ambulance and fire truck dedicated to the station, the report said.

Some 15 new hires will staff the new facility and the department is always looking for volunteers across the county, the report said, encouraging those with interest in serving to reach out to staff in any of the county’s fire stations for more information.