VIDEO: The community came out in droves to say their final goodbye’s to a hometown hero taken too soon. The Spokane Valley Fire Department says it’s a tragedy to deal with a loss like this, but they’re celebrating the legacy of a firefighter who never stopped serving his community. Dan Patterson died unexpectedly from heart complications he suffered after a shift.
- PUB DATE: 8/11/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

A person is dead after crashing their plane near Sequim. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said a resident first heard a low flying plane and called deputies, saying they thought the engine may have sputtered before the crash Wednesday around 3 p.m. Rescue crews rushed to the scene near Diamond Point Road and found the crash site in a dense part of the forest.
- PUB DATE: 8/11/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

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