The Washington State Department of Health is actively investigating nine members of the Bellingham Fire Department for their roles in the July 31 incident at Station 1 in which an intubation procedure was attempted on the body of a recently deceased patient. Health Department spokesperson Sharon Moysiuk said Wednesday in an email to The Bellingham Herald that the department “has nine active investigations concerning the fire/EMS intubation incident.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Bellingham Herald

San Antonio firefighters union President Chris Steele told firefighters that his goal is to secure a labor contract and make Councilman Greg Brockhouse (D6) the next mayor of San Antonio, according to an audio recording shared Wednesday by the campaign to defeat three union-backed ballot propositions.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Rivard Report

It was a story of heroism. Back in February, two Camas-Washougal firefighters ran into a burning Washougal home and saved a man who was trapped inside and yelling for help. The two-man crew was praised for their decisive actions. "We're firefighters," said Adam Brice, the president of the East Clark Professional Firefighters, on March 9.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOIN-TV CBS 6

Barnwell Volunteer Fire Department, Fairhope, AL, Water Master tanker. Peterbilt 348 cab and chassis; Peterbilt ISX12 450-hp engine; PM100 vacuum pump; 3,500-gallon tank.

Seattle firefighters have added a new piece of equipment to their trucks -- something they hope will keep them safer. The city has bought 14 bulletproof vests and helmets and have another 25 on order, according to the department. Chief Harold Scoggins said the job of firefighters has evolved, with potentially violent situations becoming more common.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2018 7:41:30 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000