In a heartwarming celebration of heritage and community spirit, the North Twentymile Lookout, a century-old beacon nestled in the heart of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, has been given a new lease on life. This June, the lookout marked its 100th anniversary with a series of repairs and a fresh coat of paint, thanks to the joint efforts of the Methow Valley Forest Fire Lookout Association (MVFFLA) and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
- PUB DATE: 2/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Source One News

The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) announced they received a $20,000 grant from State Farm to help prevent local wildland fire risks. This grant is part of the 2024 Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Fuels Reduction Program and will “look to help build a more comprehensive and sustainable wildfire mitigation program.
- PUB DATE: 2/13/2024 9:47:00 PM - SOURCE: Nonstop Local

A house under construction caught fire late Monday night in Fishers, leaving crews scrambling to control the blaze before it spread to nearby buildings. Crews from the Fishers Fire Department were called shortly before midnight to a building fire near the Breakwater neighborhood. That’s near Brooks School Road south of East 116th Street.
- PUB DATE: 2/13/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WISH-TV CW 8 Indianapolis

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A big labyrinth ball game is being used as a teaching tool for some local firefighters. The maze was created by a captain in the Colerain Fire Department. It's meant to help firefighters practice using hydraulic air lifting bags. The reinforced rubber pillows can help lift cars or other heavy objects.
- PUB DATE: 2/13/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKRC-TV CBS/CW 12 Cincinnati

The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has launched the RecruitNY 2024 statewide firefighter recruitment campaign, accompanied by a revealing survey of New York State residents' sentiments towards volunteer firefighters. The survey, conducted from January 18th to the 22nd, involved 1,000 New Yorkers outside New York City who were not already volunteer firefighters, offering valuable insights into public perceptions of this vital service.
- PUB DATE: 2/13/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Ithaca Times