It was a wild scene last Friday night: two fire trucks that crashed into each other on their way to a fire in the District. Eight firefighters onboard the trucks received non-life-threatening injuries. The accident at the corner of 15th and K streets took place as crews rushed to the scene of an apartment fire on nearby L Street.
- PUB DATE: 9/4/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJLA-TV ABC 7 Washington

Two people were killed and six others were critically injured when a motorhome crashed off an I-90 overpass and went into a creek near Ellensburg Monday afternoon. The 40-foot motorhome and trailer were heading west on I-90 just before 3:30 p.m. when it suffered a blown tire and the driver lost control, according to the Washington State Patrol accident report.
- PUB DATE: 9/4/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

Ladder 611 is a 2018 Pierce Ascendant in service with the Scottsdale (AZ) Fire Department. 

The Spokane Valley Fire Department is recognizing Battalion Chief Stan Cooke as he retires after 37 years with SVFD. In a Facebook post, SVFD highlighted his accomplishments, which included service as a firefighter, dispatcher, paramedic, lieutenant, and battalion chief. Cooke was assigned to several different fire stations during his career.
- PUB DATE: 9/3/2018 9:40:02 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4

Nineteen people had to be rescued at the Washington State Fair when a ride they were on malfunctioned Monday, leaving them stranded on the machine. "We rescued 19 people off of a ride that was stuck," Central Pierce Fire tweeted. "No injuries." "The ride will remain out of service until repairs are made," Pierce County Firefighters tweeted, adding that the name of the ride is "El Nino.
- PUB DATE: 9/3/2018 6:41:32 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13