The Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services is gearing up for Fire Prevention Week. “Every year the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) coordinates a Fire Prevention Week with special messaging that draws attention to specific fire safety education and awareness topics. The message this year is, ‘Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!’ This messaging will place emphasis on smoke and carbon monoxide detector education,” Sidney Fire Chief Chad Hollinger said.
- PUB DATE: 9/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Sidney Daily News

Even with three highly effective vaccines available in abundance throughout the country, the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 continues to cause a large number of new infections, particularly in states where vaccination rates remain low. What’s more, as schools and businesses reopen and the holiday season approaches, another rise in infections may be on the way.
- PUB DATE: 9/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Conversation

The number of homeless encampment fires in Seattle continues to climb. Another explosive blaze torched part of a homeless camp at green lake Thursday morning. “I woke up from a loud explosion,” said Arthur McNeil, who lives at the camp. Within moments McNeil says he lost everything he owned. “I’ll pick up the pieces and start over,” he said.
- PUB DATE: 9/24/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

The Sedro-Woolley Fire Department recently added a state-of-the-art ambulance to its fleet. Built to exacting specifications provided by the department itself, the new rig — built from the chassis up — was driven from the renowned ambulance manufacturer Braun Northwest located in Chehalis to its new home.
- PUB DATE: 9/23/2021 10:13:56 PM - SOURCE: Skagit Valley Herald (GoSkagit.com)

The groundbreaking for the $5.9 million project is planned for a fire station, reports MLive.com.

The current fire station has three bays, while the new station will have five double bays. The planning for the station started in 2012.

When the department moved into the station in 1974, no one expected the need to fit a 105-foot aerial truck.

The fire station will have modern features like a decontamination room, industrial washers for the gear and space to clean the air packs.

The department hopes to buy a water rescue boat after the move into the new space.