Exits to Interstate 405 from north and south Interstate 5 have reopened after a semi-truck tipped over Wednesday morning. Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson said the semi tipped over in the northbound lanes of I-405. Washington State Department of Transportation crews worked to upright the semi.
- PUB DATE: 6/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

GEARGRID’s Nightstand is the ideal decoration piece for your fire station dorm room. Being very convenient, this nightstand offers two USB ports and one standard outlet. Having these electrical connections makes for an extremely useful nightstand where you can charge your phone or place a lamp. In addition, an adjustable wire shelf is offered which is beneficial for your fire departments needs and makes for accessible storage. 

The new and sturdy nightstand is made with GEARGRID’s top notch steel which provides stability and durability. The top of the nightstand is made with black HDPE that is resistant to water and offers significant strength. This product can be personalized to your fire station’s wants and is offered in 7 colors. Having a nightstand in the fire stations will give each dorm room a home feeling and will be serviceable for firefighter’s night shifts.  

GEARGRID offers the nightstand in the perfect size that is accustomed to any bed size. Having the width measuring at 22” and the height of 26”, this nightstand will be accessible and transportable. The material is made with 1- ¼” steel tube and ¼ “steel wire.  

GEARGRID was made by firefighters for firefighters across the globe. Each product is made with care and is all made in the United States. Whatever your need may be, GEARGRID offers the smarter, stronger storage solution. 

About GEARGRID 

GEARGRID is the strongest and most versatile line of storage equipment on the market.  

All GEARGRID products are manufactured in Forest Lake, Minnesota at its headquarters and production facility. Today you will find GEARGRID’s full line of equipment storage and transport solutions used in stations nationwide and beyond. For more information visit www.geargrid.com or call 1-888-634-6694.  

Safe Fleet: Fire, EMS, and Industrial (FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, ROM) is excited to announce the addition of Jeff Platt as the Atlantic Regional Sales Manager. In his new role, Jeff will continue to build and strengthen relationships with Fire & EMS customers in the Atlantic region. His territory will include: Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington D.C., Delaware, Maryland, and Western Pennsylvania.

Jeff is very well established with distribution and end users including extensive product knowledge within the industry. Jeff previously managed the Mid-Atlantic Territory for Bullard and Drager. In addition to his professional roles, Jeff’s 25 years as a firefighter/paramedic will make him a great asset for our Atlantic customers. Jeff currently resides in the Pittsburgh, PA area with his family.

About Safe Fleet: Fire, EMS, and Industrial Safe Fleet Fire, EMS & Industrial is a leading global provider of safety solutions to the firefighting industry.  Safe Fleet Fire, EMS & Industrial is comprised of 4 industry leading brands: FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, and ROM.  The combination of these brands allows us the opportunity to offer our customers the best of high performing, technology leading, safety related products.  Safe Fleet Fire, EMS & Industrial provides integrated systems of monitors, valves, foam proportioning, scene lighting and electronic controls for the global emergency market.  For more information on Safe Fleet visit www.safefleet.net.

Thousands of people crowded the streets just north of downtown as firefighters fought a blaze at the Broadview Dairy building on Washington Street. “Cars on the North Washington line were stalled for hours and hundreds of automobiles were parked on the streets,” The Spokesman-Review wrote. The fire started in the hay storage room from an unknown cause.
- PUB DATE: 6/7/2022 9:00:00 PM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review - Metered Site

The Newport Beach Fire Department has introduced a new fire engine with improved off-road capabilities designed to battle wildland fires. The new apparatus was showcased to the community on Saturday, June 4 at Newport Coast Fire Station 8, where the engine will be housed.

The wildland fire engine will be primarily utilized for the protection of the Newport Coast area and deployed to assist neighboring agencies as needed.

“This specialized piece of equipment will improve our wildland firefighting capabilities by allowing our firefighters to navigate challenging terrain and off-road areas that are inaccessible to standard engines,” said Fire Chief Jeff Boyles.

However, Boyles noted, it does not replace the need for strong prevention efforts to reduce and mitigate the ongoing threat of urban wildfires.

“We start with educating homeowners on fuel reduction and how to protect their properties, and we will use code enforcement as necessary. Everyone has a role to play in keeping our communities safe.”

Built by Pierce Manufacturing, the NBFD’s new engine has a shorter wheelbase and four-wheel drive capabilities to allow for better maneuverability, off-road versatility, and higher ground clearance. The engine can pump water while moving, allowing for rapid water application in more remote areas. Similar to larger engines, it carries 500 gallons of water, hose, ladders, and other firefighting equipment.

The City set out to design and purchase the engine in 2019, but with COVID-related supply chain issues, construction took nearly two years. NBFD crews are undergoing additional training before the new engine is placed into service.