A new fire position is now open at West Benton Fire Rescue. Officials told Action News that they created a “Firefighter Only” position where a firefighter can respond to only fire calls and no medical calls, which means they would not fall under the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The Fire Chief said that while there is currently only one firefighter in the position while they get fully vaccinated, this position is one that will stand and allow them to recruit more firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 10/22/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS/CW+ 19 Pasco

Spokane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a domestic violence suspect Thursday evening, who is suspected of setting his home on fire during the standoff. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said the standoff had been going on since Wednesday night when suspect Brian N. Olson, 37, refused to surrender from his home on N.
- PUB DATE: 10/22/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

Pullman Fire Marshal Chris Wehung has determined the cause of the fire to be a battery charger that was being used overnight to charge lithium batteries bought from overseas. The damages to the townhouse are estimated at $500,000. The townhouse was completely lost, along with the belongings inside, two vehicles and a motorcycle.
- PUB DATE: 10/21/2021 10:52:30 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

Firefighters are used to stressful situations, running into fires, saving buildings and people. The vaccine mandate was another type of stress for firefighter Mike Miner. “There’s a lot of stuff I brought to my faith. And, it just didn’t sit right with me,” Miner said. It was between losing his job and not being able to provide for his family or get vaccinated against his faith, which he didn’t feel comfortable disclosing.
- PUB DATE: 10/21/2021 4:20:20 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

Wyoming, Minn., October 21, 2021 – This month, Rosenbauer America and Sentinel Emergency Solutions hosted their 2021 customer event. More than 300 customers came to Sentinels’ new St. Louis, MO headquarters to view 22 Rosenbauer trucks, take in indoor and outdoor exhibits, and visit more than 20 vendors.

“We are excited to have had the opportunity to exhibit Rosenbauer trucks alongside our trusted partners at Sentinel Emergency Solutions,” said John Slawson, CEO and President of Rosenbauer America.

The event is part of Rosenbauer’s Power Tour; Rosenbauer and Sentinel are touring multiple departments across the country with numerous apparatuses. The Rosenbauer Power Tour hosts events to showcase the trucks available to different departments.

During the customer event, attendees were able to view and interact with the fire trucks up close in person. Among the trucks on display, visitors were able to see Rosenbauer’s 101’ King Cobra Aerial, 109’ Viper Aerial, 115’ T-Rex Aerial, Commander Pumpers, and Commercial Pumpers/Tankers.

“Rosenbauer trucks are equipped with top-of-the-line features,” said Brian Franz, owner of Sentinel Emergency Solutions. “We are working to help provide fire departments with everything they need, from vehicles to equipment.”

Video of the event can be found at shorturl.at/aoqG7.

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About Rosenbauer America

Rosenbauer is the world’s leading manufacturer of firefighting vehicles and equipment. Rosenbauer America incorporates global strengths and innovation to provide the largest and most technologically advanced line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescues, tankers, aerials, and the all-new Revolutionary Technology (RT) electric fire truck. Visit the company’s website for more information at www.rosenbaueramerica.com.

Sentinel Emergency Solutions

Sentinel Emergency Solutions is your premier emergency vehicle and equipment dealership in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. We offer exceptional sales and service to make sure your department is prepared to best serve your community. We are proud to be teamed up with Rosenbauer to provide state-of-the-art apparatus and are deeply devoted to helping firefighters do their job to the highest and safest standards when duty calls.