Posted: Jun 7, 2018
North Whatcom Fire & Rescue reports that the June 4 cancer death of firefighter John O. Swobody is the first line-of-duty death in the fire district’s history.
Swobody, a firefighter for almost 19 years, passed in the evening with family and friends at his side, the district posted. John is survived by his wife Annette and three children.
- PUB DATE: 6/7/2018 3:11:35 PM - SOURCE: Lyndentribune
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Posted: Jun 7, 2018
Three Lewis County fire chiefs have scheduled a series of classes intended to teach homeowners how to protect their property in the event of a wildfire.
The classes will be conducted by Chehalis Fire Chief Ken Cardinale, Riverside Fire Authority Chief Mike Kytta and Lewis County Fire District 6 Chief Tim Kinder.
- PUB DATE: 6/7/2018 1:57:36 PM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle
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Posted: Jun 7, 2018
There is an unusual new opportunity available for Lyle Community Schools students interested in exploring a career in emergency medical services or firefighting.
The Lyle Volunteer Fire Department has developed a cadet program that will allow students who participate to earn Career and Technical Education (CTE) credits.
- PUB DATE: 6/7/2018 1:03:53 PM - SOURCE: White Salmon Enterprise
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Posted: Jun 7, 2018
Woodland police arrested a man early Wednesday morning after he allegedly set his van on fire in a Safeway parking lot and kicked a paramedic in the face.
According to Woodland Police Chief Jim Kelly, officers received a call at 1:30 a.m. that someone had set off fire alarms at the Rodeway Inn on Atlantic Avenue.
- PUB DATE: 6/7/2018 12:41:37 PM - SOURCE: Longview Daily News
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Posted: Jun 7, 2018
A Port Hadlock man was left homeless after an early Thursday morning fire destroyed his home in the 3700 block of Oak Bay Rd.
There were no injuries, according to a news release from East Jefferson Fire Rescue.
The victim’s name was not readily available.
EJFR was toned to the fire at 5:08 a.m. after the man returned from a quick trip to the grocery store and found his home fully engulfed in flames.
- PUB DATE: 6/7/2018 10:51:43 AM - SOURCE: Port Angeles Peninsula Daily News
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