Another property tax to consider is placed on this year’s ballot. During the July 9 regular Covington City Council meeting, a public hearing was held in response to Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority’s (RFA) Proposition 1 ballot measure. The idea was to see if Covington residents thought the city should endorse this proposition.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2019 1:54:36 AM - SOURCE: Covington & Maple Valley Reporter

Fire chiefs renewed warnings Tuesday that students across the state face risks of carbon monoxide poisoning because of a gap in regulations that effectively allows many older school buildings not to install detectors. Any new school constructed with state funds must include carbon monoxide monitoring technology, but that mandate does not apply to existing structures because students do not stay overnight.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Lowell Sun

Big changes are coming to Cal Fire this year, especially when it comes to those iconic red and yellow colors. Over the next 6 months, Cal Fire will be making changes to their uniforms including updated shirts and a new style of pants. However, they say this isn't a fashion update, it's all meant to better protect firefighters while they work.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRCR-TV ABC 7 Redding

A piece of Sharon's history has finally found a new home, but firefighters need help getting it there. Sharon's 1,700-pound bell hung at West State Street and South Water Avenue for more than 30 years before it was taken down in March 2016 to make way for a metal sculpture designed and fabricated by local students.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Herald

VIDEO: The number of female firefighters is growing in Orange County and across the country, but what's not changing is the way their gear fits -- until now. Thanks to efforts from researchers from more than a dozen universities across the country and the female voice, a study is underway to make sure firefighters can do their job without fear their gear will interrupt their duties.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKMG-TV CBS 6 Orlando