In 1901, Dalton firefighters rode horse-drawn trucks to fires. They probably never imagined climbing ladders more than 100 feet tall to battle a blaze, and they'd probably marvel at the high-pressure hoses and other equipment their modern counterparts have. But they'd share a common bond of professionalism and courage, and they'd probably be honored to know that a piece of their history has recently come home to Fire Station 1 on School Street, which contains the department's administrative offices.
- PUB DATE: 1/12/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Citizen-News

The U.S. Department of Justice issued a statement on Thursday condemning the Everett Fire Department for past practices of overbilling for ambulance rides. A settlement of more than $200,000 became final Thursday, according to the news release. The Herald reported the terms of the draft agreement on Dec.
- PUB DATE: 1/12/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Everett Herald - Metered Site

Lacrosse (WI) Fire Department heavy-duty rescue. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 330-hp engine; 16-foot walk-around rescue body.

Lacrosse (WI) Fire Department heavy-duty rescue. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 330-hp engine; 16-foot walk-around rescue body.

Firefighters responded to a fire in a building at the former Pacific Rock Products quarry in east Vancouver Thursday night. Firefighters were called to the quarry, at 18208 S.E. 1st St., around 7:50 p.m. Vancouver Fire Department spokesman Mark Johnston said that evening firefighters had the fire, which burned in a mobile trailer used as office space, under control by about 8:30.
- PUB DATE: 1/11/2018 8:40:28 PM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian