In mid May, Northshore fire chief Jim Torpin and the board of fire commissioners entered into a “mutually beneficial” severance agreement that gives way to an early retirement, according to department officials. Deputy chief Eric Magnuson said while Torpin was past the minimum retirement age, he had previously vocalized a plan to stay longer.
- PUB DATE: 5/28/2019 1:09:54 PM - SOURCE: Bothell Reporter

The Battle Ground City Council got a rundown of a recent survey on the possibility of formal annexation into Clark County Fire District 3 and the results showed that education on the city’s public safety situation is necessary for successfully bringing the city into the district. The councilors heard from Allison Peters with consulting firm Enviroissues on the survey, which was sent out to residents by mail in April.
- PUB DATE: 5/28/2019 1:03:45 PM - SOURCE: The Reflector.com

A Fort Worth firefighter died Friday from pancreatic cancer caused by heat and smoke exposure. Capt. Keven Teague was a firefighter in Fort Worth for 24 years, Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis said in a Facebook post. Teague, 46, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two weeks ago and was being treated at a local hospital.
- PUB DATE: 5/28/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Southold Town officials said they are considering giving top priority to local volunteer firefighters who are seeking affordable housing. Southold Supervisor Scott Russell, who suggested the idea at the town board’s May 21 work session, said volunteer firefighters provide a vital service and he would further discuss a proposal with the board in the future.
- PUB DATE: 5/28/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Newsday

A Midlands man who was also a South Carolina firefighter was killed in an ATV crash Saturday night, the Kershaw County coroner said. EMS and Fire Service members found Stephen Campbell, one of their own, when they responded to a 911 call just before 9 p.m. about an ATV that flipped over, Kershaw County Coroner David West said Sunday in a news release.
- PUB DATE: 5/28/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Herald-Sun