Quick work by Spokane firefighters prevented extensive damage at Aces Casino Saturday night when a fire broke out. The Spokane Fire Department responded to reports of smoke coming from near the roof of the building at about 9:20 p.m. The building was immediately evacuated and road closures were in place, temporarily impacting North Division St.
- PUB DATE: 4/8/2018 4:42:02 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4

While firefighters are used to focusing on putting out flames and responding to emergencies--a Richland fire captain said their department has been undergoing a cultural shift that's been six years in the making. Captain Joe Derousie said their strategy is called Community Risk Reduction--which means they've been focusing on proactive ways to keep the community safe--like educating the public about safety issues, or helping youth with mentorship.
- PUB DATE: 4/7/2018 6:48:46 PM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19

Another busy fire season should be expected this year with land around Yakima especially vulnerable. Speaking at a conference of wildland firefighters from Alaska, Washington and Oregon at the Yakima Convention Center, Josh Clark, a meteorologist with the state Department of Natural Resources said, “If I were to pick one place that might experience above-average fire danger, it’s the Yakima Valley and the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains.
- PUB DATE: 4/7/2018 5:05:03 AM - SOURCE: KFLD-AM 870

Firefighters were literally shown the ropes during rope rescue training at the Olive Way water tower in Moses Lake on Friday. The Moses Lake Fire Department receives special training like this every three years. Firemen learned to trust one another while dangling from above and on the ground. Moses Lake Firefighter Schrad Rouse says Friday’s rope session was part of a three day training series.
- PUB DATE: 4/7/2018 3:14:16 AM - SOURCE: iFiberOne