Two people died in the West Valley of Yakima on Friday morning in an apparent shed fire. Sources close to the situation say that one of the two fatalities was a child. The fire allegedly took place down an unnamed road off of the 7600 block of Ahtanum Rd between S. 74th Ave. and S. 78th Ave. According to County Fire Marshal Chris Pedersen, the shed caught fire around 8:30 a.
- PUB DATE: 2/13/2021 5:10:14 AM - SOURCE: YakTriNews

Water puts out fire, it's what we have all been taught since we were kids. But Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer told us, when you add extreme cold it’s a dangerous combination. “On the fire ground between the mist and the direct contact with water all the firefighters end up pretty soaked,” Schaeffer said.
- PUB DATE: 2/13/2021 3:45:42 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

Rosenbauer America welcomes Vince Anevicius as their new Vice President of Engineering. Vince is a collaborative leader with an impactful record of success in building high-performance teams, leading quality, optimizing costs, and strengthening supplier relationships.

A Wisconsin resident, Vince has worked across the United States and Europe. He has a diverse career in many industries throughout his 30-year career, among which include automotive, heavy truck, and defense.

Vince received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin and graduate degree from Keller Graduate School of Management. Prior to joining Rosenbauer, Vince held leadership positions at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, CNH Global, and Oshkosh Corp. His multifaceted career gives him a unique understanding on interdisciplinary relationships.

“Vince’s education and work experience have helped him develop his skills in problem solving using an outside-the-box approach,” said John Slawson, Chairman & CEO of Rosenbauer America. “We are eager to enhance Rosenbauer’s already innovative engineering department with more of that creative thinking that Vince brings with him.”

In his free time Vince enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and three grandchildren; lumberjacking; and working on cars, specifically diesel-powered ones to upgrade their performance.

“I am excited to be a part of the world’s largest manufacturer of fire apparatus,” said Vince. “This is a unique opportunity, and I am pleased to be part of such an impactful industry.”

About Rosenbauer America

Rosenbauer America is a leading manufacturer of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, mini pumpers, mini rescues, tankers, aerial ladders, and platforms featuring Smart Aerial Technology. For more information about Rosenbauer America, visit www.RosenbauerAmerica.com, Facebook, and Twitter.

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According to a report from WBTV, the Salisbury (NC) Fire Department (SFD) will dedicate its new Fire Station #6—the Monroe and Isler Fire Station—on Sunday, March 7.

The station is named after SFD members Justin Monroe and Victor Isler, who died in the line of duty in 2008 fighting a fire at the Salisbury Millworks. Located at 310 Cedar Springs Road, the new station will house a training wing, the hazmat team, and the fire operations staff. 

Planning for the new station started in 2017 to service areas in the growing, southern part of the city.  

The families of the fallen firefighters will be present at the event.     

A virtual “Open House” link will be available on the City of Salisbury Web site where “attendees” will be able to tour the fire station online. For more information on the dedication, visit salisburync.gov/Fire.

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A semi truck burst into flames Friday morning near the Tiger Mountain Summit, blocking State Route 18 in both directions for about an hour, the Washington State Patrol reports. Troopers and firefighters rushed to the scene at about 9 a.m. after receiving reports of a vehicle fire. A semi tractor was fully ablaze when the first units arrived.
- PUB DATE: 2/12/2021 11:09:50 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000