With the resignation of half of Lewis County Fire District 1’s volunteers in the past few months, residents of the Onalaska area have expressed concerns that the losses would lead to increased emergency response times and a threat to community safety. On Thursday, residents said those fears have now become a reality.
- PUB DATE: 1/22/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Chronicle

Bloomington (IN) Fire Department pumper-tanker. International 7400 cab and chassis; Navistar N9 330-hp engine; Darley LDM 1,250-gpm pump; PolyBilt™ fire body with integral CoPolymer 2,300-gallon tank.

Bloomington (IN) Fire Department pumper-tanker. International 7400 cab and chassis; Navistar N9 330-hp engine; Darley LDM 1,250-gpm pump; PolyBilt™ fire body with integral CoPolymer 2,300-gallon tank.

The city of Marysville is abandoning talks with Arlington about merging fire departments. The two agencies, along with Fire District 12, have been meeting since 2016. They were considering the formation of a regional fire authority, a new government body that would levy its own taxes and provide fire protection and emergency medical services.
- PUB DATE: 1/21/2018 2:29:32 AM - SOURCE: Everett Herald - Metered Site

A fire at Tacoma’s historic Saint Patrick Catholic Church may have been accidentally started by a child, according to the Fire Department. No one was injured in Sunday’s blaze, which took place shortly after Mass and caused at least $5,500 in damages. The fire was contained to a nursery room in the basement.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2018 1:47:21 AM - SOURCE: Tacoma News Tribune - Metered Site