Firefighters were digging lines amid good weather conditions to begin corralling the first major wildfires of the season. As of Thursday afternoon, about 56,000 acres had burned. But evacuation notifications had been downgraded for those living closest to the fire lines south and east of Wenatchee. Wildfire smoke that invaded the Spokane area on Wednesday dispersed Thursday morning when the wind shifted.
- PUB DATE: 6/30/2017 11:32:55 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review

 

Fire and rescue responders rely on their vehicles and equipment to work flawlessly in emergencies. For first responders, Force5 Fire & Rescue works as a corrosion inhibiter, lubricant, and cleaner to keep vehicles and essential gear in good working order.

Force5 Fire & Rescue corrosion inhibitor penetrates into metal parts to prevent rust and corrosion while forming a bond that repels water and other contaminants. This helps to ensure the proper function of equipment while prolonging usable life.

Modern fire apparatus rely on electronics for various functions such as maintaining water pressure in hoses and controlling pump speed. Yet these controllers can also be susceptible to corrosion because of exposure to water, humidity, and condensation. Such exposure can lead to failure of critical vehicle equipment including pump controls, engines, fittings, valves, switches, lighting, and electrical gear if not properly maintained.

The Force 5 Fire & Rescue works well when applied to electronics, including wiring, switches, circuit boards, electrical gear, battery terminals as well as other electronic circuitry and connections to prevent corrosion and electrolysis. Because of its strong dielectric properties, it can restore optimum electrical connection as well.

The corrosion and electrolysis inhibitor can also be used on portable lights, power tools, generators and inverters.

Since Force5 Fire & Rescue is also a lubricant and cleaner, it can be used to remove dirt, grime, grease, and even existing rust on metal parts and fasteners.  

The deep penetrating lubricant makes even hydrants with rusty threads easy to use as well. Coating a hydrant cap with it during testing or maintenance can also help ice fall off the cap more easily, simplifying hydrant access in cold weather locations.

For more information, visit www.force5products.com.

PHOTOS - Firefighters battled a large fire at a home in an isolated area of Kent Friday morning. Crews rushed to the 22300 block of Russell Road South just before 5:30 a.m. to find the second floor of the home engulfed in flames. Photos show smoke pouring from the structure. The house was abandoned and is owned by the city, Kyle Ohashi with the Kent Fire Department says.
- PUB DATE: 6/30/2017 9:05:39 AM - SOURCE: seattlepi.com

This project involved the fire station headquarters for the Danville (VA) Fire Department. The project site included one and a half city blocks that contained vacant buildings and two exposed stream channels. As work on teh site began, crews discovered cobblestones hidden below the asphalt and incorporated them into teh design. In this short video, Ken Newell, principal, Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects, describes the project.

For more information on this station, visit: http://fire-station.com/portfolio/danville-fire/?type_from=featured

Watch the video below:

The damage caused by Washington’s increasingly devastating wildfires hasn’t gone unnoticed in Olympia. Four bills passed this session will take effect next month to help state and local firefighters more effectively prevent and combat wildland fires. Although some funding remains uncertain, legislators hope better collaboration and more prevention efforts will avoid a repeat of the unprecedented wildfire seasons of 2014 and 2015, and perhaps this year.
- PUB DATE: 6/30/2017 7:15:44 AM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic - Metered Site