Bellevue Police say a truck driver suffered minor injuries after crashing into a school bus while crossing into oncoming traffic. Police say the truck was driving southbound on Coal Creek Parkway near Forest Dr when it crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting a school bus going northbound. The driver of the truck had to be extricated and was transported to a hospital with minor injuries.
- PUB DATE: 9/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Much of the equipment required to accomplish firefighting and keep firefighters safe is expensive and bunker boots firefighters wear are no different. This is why Division Chief of Training & Safety Darren Branum of Whatcom County Fire District 1 (WCFD1) jumped at the opportunity to win 10 pairs of HAIX Fire Eagle Air bunker boots, a $5,000 value, by entering an online competition.
- PUB DATE: 9/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Whatcom News

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) will have its levy lid lift back on the ballot in the general election November 2 after failing in the primary election in August. If the lift lid passes, NWFR will collect property taxes in 2022 at a levy rate of $1.45 per $1,000 of assessed value. NWFR will use the tax increase to maintain current service levels and add four battalion chiefs and four firefighters to the ranks.
- PUB DATE: 9/16/2021 4:29:59 PM - SOURCE: Northern Light

The Falcon 8×8 is the largest firetruck in the world and was unveiled at the Dubai Intersec exhibition, reports The National News.

The truck is still in its production phase. Designed to combat airport fires, the Falcon 8×8 has a tank, cabin and body covers made of fiberglass. The fire engine is capable of hauling more than 18,000 litres of water.

Mahoning Valley have acquired brush truck 641, reports Blue Ridge Communications.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “It’s completed!!! Check out the link for the finished photos. We hope to take final delivery next week. The members of Mahoning Valley Vol Fire Co No 1 would like to thank both the manufacturer Firematic and the dealership Glick Fire Equipment Company for working with our truck committee and providing us with this multifunctional piece of apparatus. It will enhance our service to Mahoning Township and surrounding communities for many years to come.”

The new brush truck will be dedicated this Saturday during the fire companies “Celebration of Community” event.