CFD Engine 109 operating at a junk yard fire.

Fire crews are battling a 500-acre wildfire burning near Highway 12 at Naches. The Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management said the fire threatens homes in the Naches area. S. Naches Rd is closed between Ranger Rd. and Rosenkranz Rd. A Level 2 evacuation order is in place, which means residents can return to their homes but be ready to leave if conditions change.
- PUB DATE: 7/2/2017 6:14:53 PM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5

Newly hired Ocean Shores Fire Chief David Bathke on Monday night was introduced to the City Council and the public, and he promptly was asked to wade into one of the city’s most emotional debates — whether it can fund and maintain a more comprehensive surf rescue response or staff a surf rescue team.
- PUB DATE: 7/2/2017 10:48:04 AM - SOURCE: The Daily World

The Lacey Fire District 3 and Thurston County Sheriff’s Office’s combined swiftwater rescue team was conducting training Saturday afternoon in the Nisqually River at Riverbend Campground. Then they heard people about 300 yards away from them, Lacey Fire Battalion Chief Patrick Harn said, calling for help.
- PUB DATE: 7/2/2017 1:47:11 AM - SOURCE: Tacoma News Tribune

A Spokane firefighter was punched in the nose while responding to a welfare check Thursday. Lieutenant Dan Strobeck with the Spokane Fire Department said in an affidavit that he responded with his crew to the area of East Broadway Avenue and North Havana Street to reference a welfare check on Jeffory Taylor, 45.
- PUB DATE: 6/30/2017 3:34:28 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2