A fire destroyed a large detached garage in Washougal late Wednesday morning. Camas-Washougal Fire Department crews were dispatched at 11 a.m. to 3300 block of G Street for a report of a structure fire. The first fire crew to arrive reported that there was smoke billowing from the side of an outbuilding, according to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2019 12:49:08 PM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian

Former Chelan Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Lemon passed away Tuesday after complications from pancreatic cancer. Chief Lemon was involved in firefighting for 40 years, including the past 10 at the head of Chelan Fire and Rescue. New Chief Mark Donnell says Lemon’s wife Cathy was with him. “Please send Cathy and family your best wishes and prayers as they navigate this difficult time.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2019 10:42:15 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560

It’s only a drill. This time. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound, as well as other state and local agencies, are scheduled to hold an active shooter drill at the Washington State Ferries Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21. Nearby residents and community members around the facility and surrounding waterway should expect a large number of first responders, equipment, sirens and simulated gunfire.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2019 2:17:44 AM - SOURCE: Bainbridge Island Review

After months of negotiating, North and Central Whidbey fire districts have reached agreements to continue longstanding deals with the hospital for ambulance staffing. During discussions, Whidbey-Health considered ending the inter-local contracts with both districts, which would have resulted in a significant loss in revenue for the fire departments.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2019 1:45:28 AM - SOURCE: Whidbey News-Times

Following the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund being permanently extended by the federal government this summer, hundreds of Lower Manhattan community members attended a Sept. 16 informational seminar to learn about access to 9/11-related healthcare. Speakers at the event included officials and advocates, including Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and comedian Jon Stewart.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Villager