A battalion chief with Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue died in the line of duty Thursday afternoon, the Kelso Police Department said. Police have not released details on how Mike Zainfeld died. They said firefighters from the fire department and troopers from Washington State Patrol escorted his body to the Thurston County Coroner’s Office for examination.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2019 8:59:00 PM - SOURCE: KATU-TV ABC 2

Battalion chief Mike Zainfeld, a 25-year firefighting veteran of Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, took his own life Thursday morning while in Thurston County, the fire agency and Kelso police reported Friday . Zainfeld, 41, had been on leave and was not on shift or duty when he died. His death is related to a job-related injury incurred by occupational stress according to the release.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2019 11:32:33 AM - SOURCE: Longview Daily News

Duvall-King County Fire District 45 is celebrating its 60th anniversary. On Saturday, Sept. 21, area residents are invited to commemorate the milestone at headquarters station, 15600 1st Ave NE from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Events planned for the day include placing two new fire engines in service, demonstrations of vehicle extrication and CPR, tools and equipment, station tours, rides on the new fire engines, kids activities, giveaways and refreshments.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2019 2:46:03 AM - SOURCE: Woodinville Weekly/Northlake News/Valley View

Woodinville Fire & Rescue is adding three probationary firefighters to its crew. The new recruits must successfully undergo a 13 weeks course at Eastside Metro Training Group Fire Academy, and an additional five weeks of Emergency Medical Technician training. The men with then have to complete a year one probationary training period with WFR.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2019 2:46:01 AM - SOURCE: Woodinville Weekly/Northlake News/Valley View

The FDNY’s response time has gone up and the firefighters union says part of the problem is a program meant to make New York City streets safer. It is taking the New York City Fire Department longer to respond to fires and other emergencies, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s latest management report.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLNY-TV 55 Riverhead