Fire Apparatus were on location at a live fire training burn recently in Rochester, Wisconsin. The dwelling was being demolished to make way for a car wash. Fire Photographer Tim Olk was on location and took the photos of fire apparatus in this gallery.

The Valley Regional Fire Authority Board of Governance did not have to look far to find its next chief executive. The board on Wednesday appointed Brent Swearingen, deputy chief of operations, to serve as fire chief and administrator of the VRFA, effective Jan. 1. “Chief Swearingen brings 34 years of experience in the fire service, significant academic achievements and industry credentials,” said Nancy Backus, Auburn mayor and VRFA board chair.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2018 1:11:27 PM - SOURCE: Auburn Reporter

GRAND RAPIDS/WYOMING, MI—HME Ahrens-Fox has announced that the Wildland Revolution tour featuring its new Ahrens-Fox WUI™ will be making a stop at Facebook Headquarters for its community event called Truck Yeah!

HME Ahrens-Fox California dealer Derotic Emergency Equipment was responsible for setting up the appearance. “Although this is not a conventional sales venue, we are honored to contribute to Facebook’s efforts to support local health services and veteran organizations,” said Todd Ernst, director of marketing and communication for HME Ahrens-Fox. Ernst will be joining the team from Derotic to help facilitate the setup and community engagement of the unique apparatus. Truck Yeah will take place on Saturday October 13 from 1-6pm PST.

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 marketing@hmeahrensfox.com or visit www.firetrucks.com.

GRAND RAPIDS/WYOMING, MI—HME Ahrens-Fox has announced that the Wildland Revolution tour featuring its new Ahrens-Fox WUI™ will be making a stop at Facebook Headquarters for its community event called Truck Yeah!

HME Ahrens-Fox California dealer Derotic Emergency Equipment was responsible for setting up the appearance. “Although this is not a conventional sales venue, we are honored to contribute to Facebook’s efforts to support local health services and veteran organizations,” said Todd Ernst, director of marketing and communication for HME Ahrens-Fox. Ernst will be joining the team from Derotic to help facilitate the setup and community engagement of the unique apparatus. Truck Yeah will take place on Saturday October 13 from 1-6pm PST.

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 marketing@hmeahrensfox.com or visit www.firetrucks.com.

Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz is asking the state Legislature to nearly double funding to manage and respond to wildfire. Since 2008, Washington’s Department of Natural Resources has received nearly $21 million on average from the Legislature to pay for fire suppression annually.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2018 7:56:29 AM - SOURCE: news.opb