All this week at FDIC International 2018, Monday through Friday, we will be featuring live radio and hangouts from the show, sponsored by 3M Scott Fire & Safety. More at www.scottsafety.com.

Watch the Thursday hangout above.

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1:00 PM – 1:45 PM         Danny Sheridan

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM         Chris Baker

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM         David Dalrymple

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM         Mikey G & Mikey D

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  Remote from the 3M Scott Fire & Safety booth!

Podcast: Listen on FE Talk Radio

A Kennewick family is now safe, after firefighters put out garage fire early this morning. The fire broke out at about 5:20 A.M. at a home on the 700 block of S. Jefferson St. near 10th Ave. A neighbor saw the smoke, and ran over to alert the family inside. The fire was contained before it could reach the inside of the home at around 6:10 A.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2018 8:14:30 AM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19

Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) and Spokane County Fire District 8 units responded to a house fire in the 300 block of N. Molter Road shortly after 2:30 pm Thursday afternoon. One of the two residents was outside in the yard, smelled smoke and noticed smoke coming from the roof vents of the home.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2018 7:09:59 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6

A man who died in a house fire west of Cheney earlier this week was the brother of the property’s owner. Ralph Pickel, 68, was found Tuesday morning in the charred remains of a home at 16909 S. Graham Road, about 1 mile east of the Salnave Road exit on Interstate 90. His brother Timothy Pickel, who died in 2011, according to an obituary, is still listed as the owner of the 20-acre plot, according to records from the County Assessor’s Office.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2018 6:56:31 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review

Seattle, WA (April 2018) – True North Gear® to release the AMABILIS® duffel, the result of a unique partnership between True North® and AMABILIS®, a designer-manufacturer of outdoor gear with a reputation for design innovation within the outdoor and tactical markets.

AMABILIS® Duffel, 80L

Termed "the world's toughest duffel,” the AMABILIS® 80L bag packs in a wide range of performance features guaranteed to meet gear needs in both structure and wildland fire markets. The waterproof tarpaulin fabric and armor-plated SuperFabric® bottom offer a lifetime of reliability, while the heavy duty handle and padded adjustable shoulder strap gives you versatility and comfort while on the move. Military grade metal hardware, burly zippers, a full lining and internal bound seams add to this bag’s long lasting durability. Coming in tough with a slash, abrasion and water-resistant construction, this duffel is ideal for the professional who wants a heavy-duty bag that will perform well and last a long time. With a penchant for chewing up and spitting out rugged environments, this well-sized 80L duffel can take your best shot and keep going.

ABOUT THE COMPANY: 

For more than 25 years, True North® has been a trusted source for quality packs, bags and FR clothing. We design and manufacture gear and accessories for structure fire, wildland fire, and search & rescue markets. From our extensive line of RIT bags and turnout duffels for structure – to a full line of packs, bags, radio harnesses and clothing for wildland fire and search & rescue – every True North® product is built for demanding, everyday use. Product innovation and intentional design practices are just starting points; what truly distinguishes True North® is superior customer service backed up by a lifetime materials warranty. In more than two decades, our passion for creating and improving upon ways to help people be as comfortable and safe as possible in their gear has not changed, and the proof is in our products.

For more information, please visit our True North® website at www.truenorthgear.com. We’d love to hear from you: 800-873-5725 + info@truenorthgear.com.