The first paid Kent Fire Department chief has died, the Kent Regional Fire Authority announced Monday. Tom Foster, 85, held badge No. KF0001, and was chief from 1965 to 1981. Before his hiring, the post was a volunteer position. He started as a volunteer firefighter in 1950 in the Panther Lake area and in 1952 was hired by the Seattle Fire Department, where he worked until leaving for Kent.
- PUB DATE: 5/23/2016 10:39:13 PM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian

The state Department of Natural Resources has determined that tree branches 'chafing' a live power line sparked the Aug. 19th, 2015 wildfire near Twisp that claimed the lives of three U.S. Forest Service members and severely injured another. The investigative report said light winds caused the branches to sway and touch an uninsulated, energized power line conductor.
- PUB DATE: 5/23/2016 9:55:35 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima

The state Department of Natural Resources has determined that tree branches 'chafing' a live power line sparked the Aug. 19th, 2015 wildfire near Twisp that claimed the lives of three U.S. Forest Service members and severely injured another. The investigative report said light winds caused the branches to sway and touch an uninsulated, energized power line conductor.
- PUB DATE: 5/23/2016 9:55:35 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima

Josh is a student at the Arc of Tri-Cities and he loves firefighters. Fire Station #83 treated him to a whole day full of firefighter activities. He got to take a look at all the trucks they have. Firefighters even presented him with his own Pasco Firefighters baseball hat and t-shirt. As an added bonus, Josh got his own firefighter helmet.
- PUB DATE: 5/22/2016 7:14:34 PM - SOURCE: kndu

Josh is a student at the Arc of Tri-Cities and he loves firefighters. Fire Station #83 treated him to a whole day full of firefighter activities. He got to take a look at all the trucks they have. Firefighters even presented him with his own Pasco Firefighters baseball hat and t-shirt. As an added bonus, Josh got his own firefighter helmet.
- PUB DATE: 5/22/2016 7:14:34 PM - SOURCE: kndu