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Posted: May 11, 2021

Everett Firefighters To 'Virtually' Climb Seattle's Columbia Tower In LLS Fundraiser

Over the years you’ve seen MyEverettNews showcase Everett Firefighters raising funds for the annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb. That’s where firefighters in full bunker gear and airbottle climb 1,356 steps up the staircase of the Columbia Tower in downtown Seattle. Prior to the climb firefighters hold fundraising events.
- PUB DATE: 5/11/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: My Everett News
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Posted: May 11, 2021

Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, and Industrial New Hire: Kyle Huston

Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, and Industrial Group announced the addition of Kyle Huston as Product Manager, Municipal Products for Elkhart Brass. In his new role, Kyle will be responsible for overseeing our complete portfolio of municipal products, including handline nozzles and ground appliances, from idea phase to end of life. Kyle will be central in the development of new products and will work closely with our customers to assure their unique requirements are met.

Kyle holds an Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rhodes State and a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Tech. In addition, Kyle processes a great deal of mechanical engineering experience, having most recently been an engineer at Medix Specialty Vehicles designing ambulances. Prior to his time at Medix, Kyle served as Project Leader at Honda North America leading the manufacturing planning of Powertrain Division products. He also served in the U.S. Navy Seabees for six years.

Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, & Industrial is a leading global provider of safety solutions to the firefighting industry. Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, & Industrial is comprised of 4 industry leading brands: FRC, FoamPro, Elkhart Brass, and R•O•M. The combination of these brands allows us the opportunity to offer our customers the best of high performing, technology leading, safety related products. Safe Fleet Fire, EMS, & Industrial provides integrated systems of monitors, valves, foam proportioning, scene lighting and electronic controls for the global emergency market. For more information on Safe Fleet visit www.safefleet.net.

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Posted: May 10, 2021

Longview Fire Department's $550K remodel to create quicker turnaround between emergency calls

Plans to add more showers at the Longview Fire Department’s 38th Avenue station will put firefighters “back in service quicker to respond to emergency calls,” Longview Fire Chief Jim Kambeitz said about an upcoming remodel. The work — scheduled to begin in two weeks — will decrease lag time between when firefighters are waiting to wash up after returning from a call and responding to the next emergency.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 8:10:40 PM - SOURCE: Longview Daily News
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Posted: May 10, 2021

North Sound homeowners get help identifying wildfire danger risk to homes

Warmer and dryer temperatures push all of western Washington farther towards wildfire danger. That’s why a North Sound conservation district offers a program that helps homeowners learn how to reduce the risk of losing property to wildfire. The Whatcom Conservation District paired with Washington Department of Natural Resources firefighters to assess a community south of Bellingham on Monday.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2021 6:44:39 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle
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Posted: May 10, 2021

Manchester (NJ) Approves Funding for Fire Apparatus

Manchester Township moved closer toward a plan to create a paid fire service through setting funds aside for a fire truck, reports Jersey Shore Online.

Plans are also made to agree to volunteer firefighters use of the fire truck, as needed.

Mayor Ken Palmer and the council reported on a recent meeting of volunteer fire service representatives and other municipal officials.

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