Posted: May 16, 2018
Firefighters doused the blazing Tesla Inc. Model X’s battery pack, and then company engineers removed about one-quarter of its power cells before the vehicle was deemed safe to tow off a California freeway.
That didn’t prevent the powerful and highly flammable lithium-ion battery cells from reigniting.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Detroit News
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Posted: May 16, 2018
Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer responded Tuesday to allegations of bullying, sexual harassment and hazing within the department that were exposed recently in a lengthy investigative report.
“We take these allegations very seriously, that’s why we launched a thorough and complete investigative process which has not yet been completed,” he said in a written statement.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: May 15, 2018
Investigators believe a house fire at N. 6th Avenue was set intentionally.
Firefighters are investigating a suspicious house fire at the 600 block of N. 6th Avenue.
Crews with the Yakima Fire Department (YFD) responded and found flames at the outside of the home spreading to the alley, around 2:15 p.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2018 7:08:08 PM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima
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Posted: May 15, 2018
The city of Yakima has been without a fire chief for almost three months now, but the city is working quickly to fill the position and narrowed it down to four finalists.
Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore announced the four finalists for Yakima Fire Chief last week.
The position has been vacant ever since former Chief Bob Stewart retired in February of this year.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2018 6:50:23 PM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima
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Posted: May 15, 2018
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he Waynesboro Volunteer Fire Department's new ladder truck arrives later this month, but questions remain about where it will be parked. Engineers are re-evaluating their assessments about what weight can be supported by the engine bay floor in the South Potomac Street fire station.
The new $900,000 firetruck distributes weight differently over its axels than its predecessor. Stains said the borough is doing a cost analysis for what could be invested into the fire hall if needed.
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He said capital reserve money from the budget could contribute to some repairs, but not tackle extensive work such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system improvements or plumbing upgrades that might be added to the project.
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