Perhaps no other family had such a long run with the Watertown Fire Department as the Lachenauers. Over a 76-year span, the department was served by the family — first by Chief George W. Lachenauer, then later by his two sons, David M. and Ted. That long reign came to an end a few short weeks ago. Battalion Chief David Lachenauer remained on the roster until March 6, when he officially retired.
- PUB DATE: 3/27/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Watertown Daily Times

This week, AT&T has met another monumental contractual milestone by launching and delivering the FirstNet core to the First Responder Network Authority. The input and feedback we received from public safety has come to life with this core. It is the first-ever nationwide LTE enhanced packet core infrastructure built specifically for our nation’s first responder community.
- PUB DATE: 3/27/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: First Responder Network Authority

A former Indian County assistant fire chief was arrested Monday morning and charged with stealing thousands of dollars from the county. Sheriff Deryl Loar said Brian Burkeen, 55, of Fellsmere, used a county credit card to purchase hundreds of tires, valued at at least $300,000. He would then sell the tires and pocket the cash according to the investigation.
- PUB DATE: 3/27/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPTV-TV NBC 5 West Palm Beach

A fire at apartment building in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood Monday night was intentionally set, according to investigators. The fire broke out around 7:30 p.m. on the mezzanine level of the building located at 404 E. Howell Street. Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the flames. No one was injured, but the fire caused about $10,000 in damage.
- PUB DATE: 3/26/2018 10:24:30 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

Rudolph Volunteer Fire Department rescue. Dodge Crew Cab 4x4 cab and chassis; Cummins ISB6.7L 325-hp engine; 12-foot walk-around rescue body.