A firefighter who was terminated for alleged racist misconduct is receiving support from his former colleagues. FOX2 reported that probationary firefighter Robert Pattison was fired for bringing a watermelon to his new station that is predominantly black on his first day after some African-American firefighters were offended.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FireRescue1

The State of California will take Washington up on its offer of fire assistance. Late Tuesday afternoon, the Washington Department of Natural Resources says California has accepted its offer and will take eight wildland firefighting engines, each with a crew of four, and two 20-person hand crews. They'll help fight the fires which continue in the state.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5

Marissa Schneider and Chris Thomas had just checked into their hotel Sunday night and fallen asleep when they were awakened by rustling. The screams followed. The Kirkland couple were on a nearly week-long trip in Northern California, the first leg of their vacation included hitting some of their favorite Napa wineries.
- PUB DATE: 10/10/2017 10:28:33 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

This photo is one fro Chris Mc Loone's recent trip to Tampere, Finland for an exclusive tour of Bronto Skylift.

This photo is one fro Chris Mc Loone's recent trip to Tampere, Finland for an exclusive tour of Bronto Skylift.