The Washington State Department of Natural Resources has announced they are sending crews to help a hand in Alaska with fires. The Department of Resources sent a press release on Tuesday with the following information: This week, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) dispatched 69 more wildland firefighters to Alaska to help fight the raging, record-breaking wildfires there.
- PUB DATE: 8/28/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19 Pasco

So far, this wildfire season is much quieter than in past years. We haven’t seen the large wildfires we typically see by now, and we’ve seen only a couple smoky days all summer long. However, fire officials are warning the public against getting complacent about fire safety, as we still have weeks left of fire season.
- PUB DATE: 8/27/2019 6:45:17 PM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV MyFox Spokane

A man's body was found Tuesday while firefighters were putting out a brush fire in Renton. The Renton Police Department says smoke was seen near Oakesdale Ave SW around 5 p.m. with reports of explosions also being called in. When firefighters got to the scene, they found the victim. His identity hasn’t been released.
- PUB DATE: 8/27/2019 6:42:26 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13

Wilmington Fire Department celebrated the arrival of a new engine at a “roll-in” ceremony, reports WWAY 3.

The newly equipped truck is worth $639,000. Engine 3 will be housed in Station 3 located off Cinema Drive. The engine contains a more efficient pump, front suspension, diesel engine, electrical system, generator, LED light and siren package, and front and side air bars.

 

Museum of East Alamaba is celebrating 30 years and now features a hands-on fire station exhibit, reports Opelika-Auburn News.

Designed to resemble what a fire station of the time looked like, the exhibit is equipped with an actual 1959 fire truck and a firemen’s pole brought in from an old fire station. The exhibit also is a favorite of museum board president, Jim Hardin.