Firefighters in Kennewick have put out the fire that burned two homes this morning on the 1700 block of Rainier Street in Kennewick, and investigators are still on the scene trying to figure out how the fire started. Kennewick Police closed the area of Rainier Street this morning, while firefighters battled the fire.
- PUB DATE: 10/19/2017 6:44:02 AM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19

HOUSTON, TX—Dräger has introduced the NFPA-compliant Sentinel 1500 SCBA monitoring system to the North American market. The Dräger Sentinel 1500 is a fully integrated electronic signal and warning unit designed to help increase the safety of firefighters. 

 “While all of Dräger’s new generation of SCBA components offer outstanding value, the Sentinel 1500 monitoring system offers even greater levels of affordability. This NFPA-approved system meets the highest standards for safety and quality, while giving fire departments an additional choice of monitors when configuring an SCBA system,” said Lothar Thielen, President & Regional CEO, Dräger North America. 

The Sentinel 1500 integrates a wireless heads-up display (HUD) and PASS device, which firefighters can wear at the waist or shoulder, depending on their preference. 

To further help increase the safety of the wearer, the Sentinel 1500:

• Makes sure the system is ready before the firefighter enters a hazardous zone by sending a wakeup signal to the PASS device and HUD when the breathing air cylinder is opened.
• Alerts the wearer when temperatures absorbed by the unit reach a critical level.
• Draws attention to a firefighter in distress by generating visual and audible alert signals.
• Reduces snagging hazards by reducing the need for additional cables or wires.

For more information, visit www.draeger.com/sentinel1500.

Deputies arrested a woman Wednesday afternoon for allegedly setting fire to a shop and house west of Yacolt. Firefighters were called to the 15900 block of Northeast Gabriel Road at around 4:50 p.m. for a fire in a shop. Clark County Fire District 10 Chief Sam Arola said there was a metal shop burning next to a house.
- PUB DATE: 10/19/2017 2:48:32 AM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian

The Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Proposition No. 1 levy lid lift on this Nov. 7 ballot is asking voters a to consider a serious question about fire and emergency protection in Fire District 43. The fire board placed the proposition on the ballot following the failure of the fire benefit charge measure in the August election.
- PUB DATE: 10/19/2017 2:03:59 AM - SOURCE: Covington & Maple Valley Reporter