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Posted: Jul 31, 2017

Jasper (IN) Fire Department Receives New Fire Apparatus

The Jasper Volunteer Fire Department received their new fire rescue truck on Friday. The unit will replace the current Squad One, which has been in service since 1995, on virtually all runs. It will be the most-used vehicle in the department's inventory.
The new unit is a SVI Heavy Duty Rescue built by Super Vacuum Manufacturing, Inc. in Fort Collins, Colorado.

The new $577,796.07 truck has a vehicle strut system for stability in overturned vehicles, improved lighting, additional tools, and other new technology needed at emergency scenes.

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Posted: Jul 31, 2017

Emergency Compressed Air Valve

The ECAV system provide an uninterrupted air supply in the event of a mayday situation.

Visit http://dmdfireequipment.com for more information.

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Posted: Jul 31, 2017

Wildfires near Sullivan Lake continue to grow

Two northeastern Washington wildfires continue to grow and block recreation because of the Noisy Creek Fire on Hall Mountain area east of Sullivan Lake and the North Fork Hughes Fire in a portion of the Shedroof Divide in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness. The Colville National Forest has closed Forest Road 22/2220 from East Sullivan Campround to Pass Creek Pass, blocking access to the Shedroof Divide in the Salmo.
- PUB DATE: 7/31/2017 11:00:50 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Jul 31, 2017

Glade 3 Fire burns in Yakima County

Fire crews continue to fight the Glade 3 fire burning near Mabton Monday morning. Glade Road within the fire perimeter is closed after fire officials said the fire rapidly spread to nearly 10,000 acres about two miles southwest of Mabton. One outbuilding burned down Sunday, according to reports. Firefighters said the type of building is unknown.
- PUB DATE: 7/31/2017 7:59:58 AM - SOURCE: KIMA TV
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Posted: Jul 31, 2017

Firefighter Airlifted from Crash Scene

A North Hood County firefighter was airlifted to a Fort Worth hospital early Saturday afternoon after the brush truck she was driving was involved in a 4-vehicle crash on Hwy 51N. Two other injured firefighters on board were among four transported via ground ambulance from the scene at the entrance to Laguna Vista.
A North Hood County firefighter was airlifted to a Fort Worth hospital early Saturday afternoon after the brush truck she was driving was involved in a 4-vehicle crash on Hwy 51N. Two other injured firefighters on board were among four transported via ground ambulance from the scene at the entrance to Laguna Vista. The firefighters were returning to their station following an earlier fire call. 
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