West Lake (PA) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,000-gallon tank.

Gov. Jay Inslee signed an emergency proclamation Tuesday for all 39 counties to ensure immediate response of firefighting resources to protect people, homes, businesses and property from the threat of wildfire. “Catastrophic fires are burning up and down the West Coast, putting a strain on our firefighting resources,” Inslee said.
- PUB DATE: 7/31/2018 5:03:34 PM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV MyFox Spokane

The American flag at the front of the East Pierce Fire & Rescue headquarters station in Bonney Lake was flying at half-staff Thursday (July 26). That day, staff members and local department representatives gathered for the 10th anniversary of the death of former Chief Dan Packer, who died battling a wildfire in California in 2008, just shy of his 50th birthday.
- PUB DATE: 7/31/2018 3:10:09 AM - SOURCE: Tacoma News Tribune - Metered Site

In emergencies, it’s said that seconds can be the difference between life and death. Gainesville Fire Rescue’s new downtown fire station, which became operational at noon Monday, will use new technology to help firefighters shave seconds off response times and save more lives, said GFR Deputy Chief JoAnne Rice.
- PUB DATE: 7/31/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Gainesville Sun