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Posted: Aug 2, 2018

Cougar Creek Blaze Grows to 1,559 Acres

The Cougar Creek Fire has doubled in size to 1,559 acres with 0% containment. Information Officer Norma Brock said the increased figure is due to fire growth and better mapping of the lightning caused blaze. The fire is 12 miles NW of Ardenvior and about 7 1/2 miles NE of Plain. Winds Thursday from the west/northwest are expected to gust to 25 mph and continue to push the fire to the southeast.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2018 10:19:36 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560
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Posted: Aug 2, 2018

Spokane County Fire District 9 outfits vehicle to respond in difficult terrain

Spokane County Fire District 9 has created a new type of first response vehicle for backcountry wildfires that has been in hot demand so far this summer. The district purchased a quad utility task vehicle and outfitted it with climbing and medical equipment in addition to a backboard and Stokes basket, which are used to haul injured firefighters out of danger and to more advanced medical treatment.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2018 8:14:46 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Aug 2, 2018

TillerCam: FDNY Ladder 104

CousinBri - Non company LCC and first time Tillerman. I think we did ok.

 

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Posted: Aug 2, 2018

Freeman School District honors Spokane County Fire District 8 for ongoing support since school shooting

The Freeman School District recently presented Spokane County Fire District 8 with a special award in recognition of the fire district’s support since a school shooting at Freeman High School in September. The award of “Outstanding Contributions and Support” during the 2017-18 school year was presented at a recent school board meeting.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2018 6:44:35 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Aug 2, 2018

Fire Truck Protecting MI Crash Scene Struck by Cars, Semi

 

No Fire Personnel Injured

A fire department vehicle parked to protect a motor vehicle accident scene in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was struck by two cars and a semi tractor trailer, according to a report.

At the time of the initial call, heavy rain conditions were present in the area with limited visibility, Anne Arbor police indicated in a release. Emergency response vehicles operating on this accident scene had all their emergency and scene lights activated, however.

The report indicated that no firefighters or civilians were injured, however the fire truck sustained significant damage.

Events such as this underscore the substantial dangers crews face while operating on roadways, even when proper precautions are taken at the scene.

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