The Elliotts have lived on Rosemount Way for over five decades in Tacoma. It’s a time that Dan Elliott looks back on fondly. But on December 31, Dan’s childhood home burned down, killing his father James, who died of asphyxiation due to smoke inhalation. His death was ruled an accident by the Pierce County Medical Examiners office.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

The Spokane Fire Department says a person driving by an apartment fire was hurt when they stopped the help somebody inside. Firefighters say they got a call about the fire at 4:23 p.m. Thursday. When crews got to the scene they found that a ground-level apartment was on fire. They were able to quickly get the fire under control and look for people inside.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 8:39:54 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

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A $100,000 grant and a $264,000 loan from the USDA has helped the Lincoln County (GA) Emergency Services Department purchase a new ambulance and fire truck, reports wjbf.com.

The engine replaced a 20-year-old apparatus and comes with updated equipment and safety enhancements, the report says.

Officials say without the assistance the new apparat

After a lengthy examination, the Kittitas County’s coroner has identified the person killed after an explosion set their house on fire in the early morning hours of Jan. 13. Kittitas County Coroner Nik Henderson says the body of the victim needed additional time for examination due to the damage it sustained during the blaze.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 5:41:34 PM - SOURCE: iFiber One News Radio

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE,Ga. —  The 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron held a Housing Ceremony to welcome Brush-156, a Type 3 Wildland fire engine, to Moody Air Force Base’s fleet last week.

Brush-156 will expand the 23rd CES’ capabilities in fire response and prevention in both on-base and off-base communities. The truck carries a pump and water, and is used to put out brush or ground cover fires but also has the capabilities to protect houses in an urban interface, which is the zone of transition where wildland meets the community.

Following the automatic aid agreement in Oct. 2021 between Lowndes County and Moody AFB, the 23rd CES is able to respond quicker to off-base emergencies. Brush-156 further improves upon their ability to assist.

Some of the calls the 23rd CES responds to are “brush fires, backyard fires, small farms burning crops that get out of hand,” said Chief Master Sgt. Mark Abrahamson, 23rd CES fire chief. “Now we have a greater capability to provide a first strike suppression asset to those types of emergencies.”

First strike suppression refers to the truck’s ability to quickly disperse water on-site, minimizing the time it takes to take action during an emergency.

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