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Posted: Mar 25, 2022

Washington state fire department eyes ways to protect life-saving gear after theft from fire engine

VIDEO: Thieves made off this week with thousands of dollars worth of life-saving firefighting equipment taken right off of a parked fire engine in Graham and the city's Fire & Rescue Department is working to find ways to protect its gear. The thefts have become more and more common across Western Washington in recent months.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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Posted: Mar 25, 2022

Federal report reveals new details on 2019 Farmington explosion, makes recommendations

Two-and-half years after a fatal propane explosion in Farmington, a federal agency is sharing new insight into the tragedy. The 73-page report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reveals new information on the moments leading up to the tragedy. It includes the clearest timeline to date of events leading up to the explosion which claimed the life of Captain Michael Bill and injured six firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTW-TV ABC 8 Poland Spring
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Posted: Mar 25, 2022

Federal report reveals new details on deadly 2019 Maine explosion, makes recommendations

Two-and-half years after a fatal propane explosion in Farmington, a federal agency is sharing new insight into the tragedy. The 73-page report from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reveals new information on the moments leading up to the tragedy. It includes the clearest timeline to date of events leading up to the explosion which claimed the life of Captain Michael Bill and injured six firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMTW-TV ABC 8 Poland Spring
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Posted: Mar 25, 2022

Graham Fire & Rescue eyes ways to protect life-saving gear after theft from fire engine

Thieves made off this week with thousands of dollars worth of life-saving firefighting equipment taken right off of a parked fire engine in Graham and the city's Fire & Rescue Department is working to find ways to protect its gear. The thefts have become more and more common across Western Washington in recent months.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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Posted: Mar 25, 2022

Kennewick Fire offers tips for burning tumbleweeds after fire sparks near homes

The Kennewick Fire Department (KFD) and the Benton County Fire District #1 responded to a “natural cover fire” at 3:34 p.m. March 24th at 1119 W. 53rd, according to a recent KFD press release. Fire crews said they saw high flames and a large column of smoke when they approached the scene. KFD said that the Incident Commander called in additional resources because the fire was a potential threat to nearby homes.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: YakTriNews
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