Spokane County Fire District 10 has a new fire chief, but Ken Johnson is no stranger to the district. He started his career there as a volunteer firefighter when he was 16. Because of his age he wasn’t allowed to volunteer at building fires. “At the time you could do wildland fires,” he said. As a teenager he worked with someone who was a volunteer firefighter and often disappeared when his pager sounded.
- PUB DATE: 8/1/2019 5:22:07 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review

The Kirkland Fire Department recently celebrated promotions and awards, honoring recent advancements to battalion chief, lieutenant and captain, while recognizing Firefighter of the Year, Officer of the Year, and two Medal of Valor award recipients. The Medals of Valor went to firefighter Jesse Martindale and Lt.
- PUB DATE: 8/1/2019 3:24:49 AM - SOURCE: Kirkland Reporter

VIDEO: A Minquas fireman critically injured last March was one of several firefighters who were not wearing proper equipment while battling a Mill Creek house fire, according to a report obtained by The News Journal. An investigation into a series of errors in battling the blaze also found that two firefighters were unfamiliar with equipment used to fight the fire, and firefighters disregarded orders to exit the burning house.
- PUB DATE: 8/1/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The News Journal - Metered Site

VIDEO: Authorities say a massive explosion has killed at least one person in Lincoln County early Thursday morning. The Lincoln County Coroner's Office has identified the victim as Lisa Denise Derringer, 58, of Stanford. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says the explosion happened in the are of Bowens Loop Road in the Moreland community near Junction City and Hustonville.
- PUB DATE: 8/1/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKYT-TV CBS/CW 27 Lexington

Lorain firefighters hope a fire drill will convince city leaders to add to staff on duty every day in the city. The Lorain Professional Firefighters Local 267 is planning a demonstration with Lorain’s elected officials to make their case for a 16-person crew. The Lorain Fire Department currently has 15 firefighters on daily duty, said union President Jon Stephanchick.
- PUB DATE: 8/1/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Morning Journal - Metered Site