A state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County due to the Twenty-Five Mile Fire burning near Lake Chelan. It's the second time this summer an emergency due to wildfire has been issued in the county. The first was for the Red Apple Fire in July. Chelan County commissioners signed a resolution Monday declaring the disaster.
- PUB DATE: 8/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

The Muckamuck Fire in Okanogan County is now the major concern for firefighters who are also battling two much larger fires just 10 miles away. The Cedar Creek and Cub Creek 2 fires are consuming much larger acreage between them, but the Mukamuck Fire is a bigger threat to a populated area. Greg Smith with the fire response team says they’re focused on protecting the town of Concunully, which is under a Level 3 (Leave Now) Evacuation notice.
- PUB DATE: 8/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-FM 560 Wenatchee

With codes and categories for responses ranging from brush fires to rope rescues, the Seattle Fire Department has added new designations for the significant number of 911 calls it faces in an environment home to thousands in the city — encampments. A SFD spokesperson tells CHS the new categories including “encampment aid” and “encampment fire” are important for tracking both the number and the circumstances of the department’s responses to incidents involving homeless encampments.
- PUB DATE: 8/17/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Capitol Hill Seattle Blog

A new concept for a Stoughton fire station is smaller than originally proposed, reports WickedLocal.com.

The new Stoughton Station One would have larger fire truck bays and dormitories for both male and female firefighters, who currently have to use the same facilities for showering and sleeping.

The new plan would also allow for an ambulance to be moved to Station 2. The original plan for the fire station would have required three to four acres. By splitting functions, more viable properties could be considered.

An all-inclusive fire station would have cost at least $30 million. By developing a smaller station and repurposing the current main station, the total cost is expected to cost between $18 and $24 million.

The Lake Country Fire Department has received a new tactical tender truck to its fleet, reports Vernon Morning Star.

The new tender apparatus carries 2,000 imperial gallons of water. The tanker is able to fill port-a-tanks in areas lacking water supply with two portable pumps to draft out of a static water source if the truck cannot get close.

Fire Chief Steve Windsor said the truck can pump 840 gallons per minute and has a remote control monitor so it can pump and roll – operated by the officer in the cab.

The truck is fully stocked with fire hose, appliances, chain saws, and even an electric cooler to keep drinking water cold. The truck has enough room for storage of gear and tents for when the truck is deployed to assist on wildfires in other areas of need.