David Cuerpo from Seattle Fire says the fire started when one of the LimeBike battery packs ignited and caused other packs to catch fire. The sprinkler system activated and contained the fire within the room. The Vault Response Team was activated when the crews found high voltage signage; water from sprinklers mixed with battery acid can conduct electricity and pose a risk to firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 8/16/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: My Ballard

Clark County Fire & Rescue deployed all of its resources while responding to four crashes in just over an hour Thursday morning. One crash came after an assault and car thefts in Skamania County that led to a Clark County Sheriff’s Office pursuit. “It really depleted our resources for a little bit,” Fire & Rescue Chief John Nohr said.
- PUB DATE: 8/15/2019 8:46:37 PM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian - Metered Site

Clark County Fire & Rescue deployed all of its resources while responding to four crashes in just over an hour Thursday morning. One crash came after an assault and car thefts in Skamania County that led to a Clark County Sheriff’s Office pursuit. “It really depleted our resources for a little bit,” Fire & Rescue Chief John Nohr said.
- PUB DATE: 8/15/2019 8:46:37 PM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian - Metered Site

The Elkhart Fire Department is on the cutting edge for hazmat teams after receiving a new rig, reports WSBT 22.

 

It replaces a piece of equipment more than 30 years old. The new rig will respond to incidents beyond city limits.

The cost for the rig is just under $600,000. Funding was provided by both the city and Elkhart County commissioners.