A Scott County judge has sided with the city of Davenport in a lawsuit challenging the reinstatement of a former fire chief who has accused the city of firing her over a workplace harassment complaint. Former Fire Chief Lynn Washburn spent nearly six years at the helm of the department until she was abruptly fired last year by City Administrator Corri Spiegel.
- PUB DATE: 9/10/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Quad City Times

Spencer Manufacturing—Lindsey (OH) Volunteer Fire Department pumper. Freightliner M2 cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 350-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; UPF Poly 1,250-gallon tank.

The lightening storm that passed through Kittitas County Friday evening started two fires on U.S. Forest Service lands near Blewett Pass. Approximately 25 acres are burning to the east of Forest Road 9714 and 5-10 acres are burning to the west of Forest Road 9714. Level 2 evacuations are underway for homes 0.
- PUB DATE: 9/9/2018 7:44:44 PM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

After more than 35 years with the department, San Juan Island Fire Chief Brad Creesy is retiring at the end of October. The community is invited to an evening reception to meet the five finalists being considered for the position. This informal meet and greet opportunity will take place from from 5-7 p.
- PUB DATE: 9/9/2018 6:07:26 PM - SOURCE: San Juan Islander

A 12-acre brush fire in Buckley came dangerously close to taking out a few homes. At least seven different fire agencies responded to the large brush fire just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. A helicopter flying overhead making water drops is not the typical Sunday afternoon in this Buckley neighborhood. “Yeah, I know.
- PUB DATE: 9/9/2018 3:49:59 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13