PHOTOS: The Tri-Cities Airport is making a significant investment towards safety and emergency response capabilities with a brand-new vehicle specially designed to respond to aviation emergencies. PSC officials said the airport celebrated the arrival of a new Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle on March 16 with a ceremonial “push-in” event. The vehicle carries 1,500 gallons of water, 500 pounds of dry chemical agent, and 210 gallons of fluorine-free firefighting foam that officials say reduces environmental impact while still effectively fighting fires.

“This new ARFF vehicle represents our continued commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards for our passengers, airline partners, and employees,” said Buck Taft, Director of Tri-Cities Airport, in a written statement. “We’re especially proud that this vehicle uses fluorine-free F3 foam instead of traditional AFFF, allowing PSC to lead the way in adopting safer, more environmentally responsible firefighting technology. As the Tri-Cities region grows and air travel continues to increase, it’s essential that our emergency response capabilities grow alongside it.”

PSC officials said firefighting service at the airport is provided through a partnership with the Pasco Fire Department. Two firefighters are dedicated to the airport each shift, with another four additional firefighters available to provide support if needed.

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A rescue operation may have saved three lives… after a woman and two young children in an S-U-V plunged into an icy-cold lake in Mason County Saturday. 911 callers reported an S-U-V had gone down a boat ramp at Lake Isabella, near Shelton. Deputies arrived and found the vehicle. It came to rest about 25 yards from shore. They say a female driver and two young kids were inside.

Deputies immediately launched rescue efforts. A passerby who saw what was going on also jumped in the water to help. They were able to get the woman and children out. Medics from Central Mason Fire & EMS transported all three to a hospital to be checked out. Their conditions have not been released.

It’s unknown how that vehicle ended up in the water. The Washington State Patrol is investigating. Staff members of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington State Parks Department also assisted with the rescue.

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A fast-moving, intense fire damaged two homes Saturday night in East Vancouver’s Cascade Park Estates neighborhood. The Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched at 7:52 p.m. to the 16500 block of Southeast First Street after a neighbor reported that two homes appeared to be on fire.

According to the Vancouver Fire Department first arriving crews reached the scene within five minutes and confirmed active fire showing from two homes and a nearby carport.Crews initially deployed hose lines and made an interior attack to try to contain the fire, but firefighters encountered extreme heat and rapidly deteriorating conditions inside the structure. Crews evacuated and shifted to an exterior defensive attack because of the heavy volume of fire.

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Oxford, Maryland, is a small town with lots of narrow streets, so the fire company needed a vehicle with a very short wheelbase.

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The specialized vehicle is designed to assist with search and rescue operations involving collapsed buildings, hazardous materials incidents, and motor vehicle accidents, while providing support at major emergencies.

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