The Chehalis City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday allowing acting City Manager Glenn Schaffer to expedite the process of paying for work related to the removal of asbestos from the fire station. The resolution allows the city to enter into contracts with firms hired to test for and remove asbestos found Aug.
- PUB DATE: 8/14/2018 12:30:19 PM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle

HME Ahrens-Fox has announced that it will be launching a Wildland Revolution tour featuring its new Ahrens-Fox WUI™, a 4x4 wildland urban interface engine effectively merging the capability of existing wildland and interface apparatus designs.

The Wildland Revolution tour scheduled to travel through Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona, with numerous events scheduled for the state of California. Each event will provide a comprehensive presentation and an exhibition of AF-WUI™ features and capabilities.

To find the latest updates and event locations for Wildland Revolution visit www.wildlandrevolution.com. This site will provide additional AF-WUI™ information, videos, photos, commemorative tour stickers, Ahrens-Fox gear, and more.

Wildland Revolution schedule, event dates and locations are subject to change due to special exhibition requests or local travel restrictions.

For more information contact Todd Ernst at ternst@hmetruck.com.

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It’s the end of an era in Yacolt as longtime public safety leader Tom McDowell has officially stepped away from his post at Clark County Fire District 13 and North Country EMS. Most recently assistant chief for the two agencies, McDowell has been a part of the town and surrounding region’s fire and medical response services for nearly five decades, serving as chief for much of that time until his July 31 retirement.
- PUB DATE: 8/14/2018 1:42:13 AM - SOURCE: The Reflector.com

A firefighter from Utah died Monday battling the largest wildfire in recorded California history, marking the latest fatality in a fire season that has taken a grim toll on first responders. The firefighter, who was not named, was injured while working on an active portion of the Ranch fire within the massive Mendocino Complex.
- PUB DATE: 8/14/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Los Angeles Times

Rescue crews freed three Miramar firefighters late Monday after they became trapped when a live power line fell on their fire engine, authorities said. Jose A. Gregorisch, a spokesman for the Miramar Fire-Rescue Department, said the fire engine struck a low-hanging power line in the 9000 block of Miramar Parkway as the engine left the station on a call.
- PUB DATE: 8/14/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPLG-TV ABC Local10.com - Miami & Fort Lauderdale