At Mountain View Fire and Rescue, the volunteers keep vanishing. Tim Perciful, the public information officer, said the department has paid firefighters but also relies on volunteers. "We are not at a crisis level, but it is needed," said Perciful. "Probably in the last ten years, we have gone from 100 volunteer firefighters to about 40 volunteer firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING 5 TV

Carlsbad (CA) Fire Department pumper. Marauder stainless steel tilt cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 1,500-gpm pump.

The impending retirement of Hoquiam fire chief Paul Dean appears to have rekindled an interest in discussions regarding the possible consolidation of emergency services between Aberdeen and Hoquiam. “We intend to reach out to Aberdeen and to discuss a partnership in some way,” said Hoquiam mayor Jasmine Dickhoff.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2018 12:43:35 PM - SOURCE: The Daily World

The Washington Flats Fire in eastern Douglas County, which kindled in dry grass and quickly grew to 385 acres in size Wednesday, was declared contained Thursday morning. Sheriff Kevin Morris said the fire was contained and crews moved into mop-up operations by 8 a.m. Thursday. The fire broke out at 2:16 p.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2018 10:48:29 AM - SOURCE: iFiberOne

Three people were able to escape a home after waking up to smoke Thursday morning. One person was treated on scene and transported to the hospital as a precaution. Two others escaped uninjured. Firefighters are still on scene working to put out a fire on Crosby Road. They said they are using a defense tactics because multiple rounds of ammunition was going off when they arrived.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2018 9:35:33 AM - SOURCE: YakTriNews