A family wasn’t home when its home burst into flames, but firefighters were able to take it down. Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue was called to the 1100 block of Random Place NW in Silverdale at 9:41 Monday evening. The initial call from neighbors said the family living there could be inside. Crews say the fire was bursting through the home’s roof when they arrived as they searched for the family.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2022 11:10:34 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

The landslide that put several homes and dozens of people at risk in Bellevue's Somerset neighborhood was "reminiscent of an earthquake scenario or severe weather event," the city's fire chief said Tuesday. Fire Chief Jay Hagan said by the time first responders arrived during the early morning hours on Monday, more than 40 people were outside, trying to understand what was happening.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2022 8:54:29 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

In late December, Citizens’ (PA) Fire Company No.1 took delivery of 2051, its new KME-built custom rescue pumper.

Crews have been training on it recently.

The truck, which has been out on quick medical response calls, cost $750,000 and replaces a 1994 KME rescue and a 1989 pumper, which were both sold to nearby fire companies. Proceeds went toward the new apparatus, according to a report in tnonline.com.

It carries 750 gallons of water and a full set of response and rescue tools.

Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. (WPSG), parent company of TheFireStore and the nation’s leading multi-channel distributor of public-safety equipment, supplies, training, and service, is excited to announce their recent acquisition of ElizaCo, Inc. of Hamburg, NY. With this acquisition Witmer Public Safety Group continues to fulfill their motto of Equipping Heroes – by expanding their footprint into New York state.

James Witmer, CEO of Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc., commented, “This most recent acquisition will expand our capacity to serve Fire, Law Enforcement and EMS customers in Western New York State.”

Witmer continued, “I am proud to add this strong and respected regional business to our family of companies. Similarly, I am pleased to welcome ElizaCo’s sales team to the Witmer Public Safety Group family. I’m excited to bring more product options and brands to this experienced group, expanding their ability to serve their customers successfully.”

Elizabeth Shoemaker, owner of ElizaCo, announced her retirement following the acquisition.  Shoemaker said, “Becoming a part of Witmer Public Safety Group will greatly expand our sales teams’ ability to meet and exceed the needs of current customers as well as attract new customers.”

About Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc.
Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. has proudly served the Fire, Law Enforcement, and EMS markets since 1996. Known internationally for their vast product assortment and best-of-class ecommerce websites, Witmer Public Safety Group is excited to expand their sales presence to New York.

For additional information, please call (610) 857-8070 or visit our corporate site at WPSGInc.com.

About ElizaCo, Inc.
Since 2002, ElizaCo has proudly served the fire service in Western New York by providing the finest in firefighting equipment, firefighter’s protective clothing and equipment from top-quality manufacturers.

Firefighters in Chicago (IL) found a baby in a duffel bag outside a fire station Saturday morning when they went outside to shovel, reports ABC7.

The discovery was made around 5 a.m. outside of a station on the 1000 block of North Orleans Street. Firefighters reported there was no attempt made to contact anyone in the station.

Illinois’ Safe Haven Law law allows anyone to drop off a newborn baby at fire stations, hospitals, police stations, and emergency rooms.

The Chicago Fire Department is reminding the public that someone can leave newborns with firefighters and paramedics with no questions asked.