The prices on the lit up signs at gas stations new continuing to go higher and higher and its starting to raise concern amongst firefighters. Joel Byam from Yakima County Fire District 5 says they may have to reduce some of the volunteers training if the prices continue to rise. Byam says reducing volunteer training is low on the list of budget cuts, but it's still an option on the table.
- PUB DATE: 3/14/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

Spokane Fire Department responded to reports of a possible structure fire just after 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12 on the 2400 block of N. Hamilton St. Minutes after the call came through, units from the Logan neighborhood fire station arrived and reported light smoke come from an apartment building.
- PUB DATE: 3/13/2022 12:53:00 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

Kennewick Fire Department (KFD) says two apartment buildings went up in flames early Sunday morning. The initial call for the fire came in at 3:39 a.m. on Sunday, March 13th. KFD along with crews from Richland Fire and Emergency Services, Pasco Fire Department, and Benton County Fire District #1 responded to the call.
- PUB DATE: 3/13/2022 10:40:53 AM - SOURCE: YakTriNews

Structural issues recently discovered at WF/RS Station Four have required the station’s closure to the public and firefighters’ relocation to an adjacent property. The building is being fully investigated by a structural engineer and geological expert to determine the full extent of the problem and the future of the station. For now, the engine and haz-mat response equipment will remain safely at the station, but the conditions required the firefighters to move into different living quarters.

The City’s Fire Marshalls office was previously located at Station Four and has been relocated to the Gig East Exchange at 127 Goldsboro Street Suite 205. The phone number remains 252-399-2880.

“Citizens will continue to be served by the same firefighters with the same response times through this change,” said WF/RS Chief Albert Alston. “The fire service operates 24/7 and our staff deserves a safe, comfortable environment to be able to be to operate at their best at all times. This change will guarantee our first responders have the work environment needed to serve Wilson’s citizens.”

The results of the investigation are expected in the next several weeks. Once the full findings are explained, the future of the station will be determined. The Wilson County Board of Elections has been notified that the station cannot be used as a polling place in the May 17 election.

Spokane Fire District 8 reported today they responded their first brushfire of the year. According to the tweet, firefighters responded to a call at around 4 p.m. about a brushfire. Crews arrived and were able to quickly contain and extinguish the 1/2 acre fire with no losses. This is a strong reminder that fire season is fast approaching, and people should be extra diligent with any burns or firepits.
- PUB DATE: 3/12/2022 7:28:00 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane