Hanford firefighters can now take pride in a brand new, state-of-the-art ladder truck. Representatives from the Hanford Fire Department and Department of Energy held a ceremony on Thursday to give the truck a proper “welcome.” “When we request equipment it’s a long process to get it approved,” said Captain Richard Golie.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2020 6:41:16 PM - SOURCE: YakTriNews

South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, Feb. 13, at Brier Fire Station 18, 21206 Poplar Way. Drop by the fire station any time between 5:30 and 7 p.m. for this free event. Meet the firefighters, learn about emergency services and programs in your neighborhood and find out how to protect your family from fire and injuries.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2020 5:46:56 PM - SOURCE: MLTnews.com

The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to a fire at the Bitterroot Apartments Wednesday night, which was extinguished by a functioning sprinkler system. They received multiple calls of smoke and visible flames on the second floor of the apartments, with one caller speculating that it was a barbecue fire.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2020 1:36:01 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at an encampment under I-5 near Airport Way South and South Snoqualmie Street. The fire is generating a lot of heavy smoke across the interstate, according to WSDOT. Motorists should expect traffic delays in the area. There were no initial reports of injuries.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2020 10:47:30 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13

Assistant Chief of Operations Eric Andrews with the Snohomish County Fire District 7 is retiring after 44 years in the fire service. Andrews will serve his final day on Friday, Jan. 31. “I know many fire department leaders proclaim how great their members are,” Andrews said. “But I can truly say I know of no agency, and I have seen many, that have more passionate fire service members than we have here are Fire District 7.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2020 1:45:57 AM - SOURCE: Woodinville Weekly/Northlake News/Valley View