After three-plus years of contracting with Fire District 3, Battle Ground officials are looking to solidify the partnership by possibly annexing into the district. Fire District 3 took over as Battle Ground’s fire and emergency service contractor on Jan. 1, 2016, after the city opted to switch from using Clark County Fire & Rescue.
- PUB DATE: 6/10/2019 6:46:02 AM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian

The Maryland Heights Fire Department (MHFD) is mourning the loss of one of their own Saturday. Officials said firefighter and paramedic Chris Moore died Saturday morning at his home in Eureka. His death is still considered in the line of duty as he fought fires both on Thursday and Friday. Regulations allow up to 24 hours after a firefighter leaves a fire for deaths to be classified in the line of duty.
- PUB DATE: 6/10/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KMOV-TV CBS 4 St. Louis

The way Tuolumne County provides fire protection services is not sustainable without changes that could prove to be controversial, according to a new independent study that will be discussed at a public meeting on Tuesday. There was a shortfall of more than $1.5 million in the county’s overall fire protection system in 2017 that was expected to grow to more than $2 million by 2022, the study determined.
- PUB DATE: 6/10/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Union Democrat

VIDEO: Jacqueline Pinnix was surprised when her daughter told her she wanted to become a firefighter. Jalisa Pinnix, 28, had never expressed interest in any careers related to the medical or emergency services fields. But growing up, Jalisa always admired her mother, who worked as an EMT. Jalisa used to brag about her mom's job racing across Washington, D.
- PUB DATE: 6/10/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KARE-TV NBC 11

Pilot Robert Delleo has been flying for the N.C. Forest Service for 10 years and says it’s not unheard-of to hit a bird as you’re skimming just above the treetops over a wildfire. What he really worries about, though, is the possibility of hitting a drone, which fly at that same altitude and are just as impossible to see when you’re moving at more than 200 mph.
- PUB DATE: 6/10/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The News & Observer