When a fire engine or ambulance is en route to a call, just a few minutes, or even seconds, can be the difference between life and death. That’s why, several months ago, when cargo trains began blocking intersections in Spartanburg more frequently and for longer periods of time, Spartanburg Fire Chief Marion Blackwell took note.
- PUB DATE: 5/14/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Washington Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed a state of emergency for multiple Eastern Washington counties impacted by flooding. Currently, there is flooding in Ferry, Okanogan and Pend Oreille counties. The governor’s proclamation covers those counties, plus 17 others that face the threat of flooding over the next week.
- PUB DATE: 5/14/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING 5 News

The 95-foot tower ladder is built on a Marauder cab and chassis and features a stainless steel, full tilt cab. 

The 95-foot tower ladder is built on a Marauder cab and chassis and features a stainless steel, full tilt cab. 

Spokane firefighters and volunteers from the American Red Cross canvassed the West Central neighborhood Saturday installing smoke alarms. The installations were part of the Red Cross’ national Sound the Alarm and Save Lives campaign. The American Red Cross, North Spokane Lowe’s, and Molina Healthcare generously donated the smoke alarms for installation.
- PUB DATE: 5/12/2018 6:25:40 PM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV MyFox Spokane