Firefighter Andrew Burton won the title of 2023 World's Strongest Firefighter at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, competing against firefighters from as far away as Great Britain and the Czech Republic. "Firefighting and being a strongman are both important to me," Burton said. "I don't only want to identify with my work.
- PUB DATE: 6/2/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Red Lake Nation News

Long-serving Pasco Fire Chief Bob Gear retires after an impressive nearly 50-year career in public service. Effective May 31, his departure concludes a tenure marked by remarkable dedication and leadership. A graduate of the fire program at Bates Vocational Technical in Tacoma in September 1974, Gear embarked on a journey of tireless public service, marked by his unique ability to inspire and lead.
- PUB DATE: 6/2/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: City of Pasco

A 12-year-old girl was arrested on probable cause for arson in a 2-alarm fire at an abandoned Ostrom Mushroom Farm on Wednesday, May 31. The abandoned farm is located in the 8300 block of Steilacoom Rd. SE and Marvin Road SE in Lacey. No injuries were reported in the fire. The 12-year-old girl was also booked on charges of assault in the second degree and unlawful imprisonment in an unrelated assault of another juvenile on the same date near the location of the fire, according to officials.
- PUB DATE: 6/2/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Six townhomes caught on fire in Cecil Township on Wednesday. Crews were called to the scene at Georgetown Estates on Farm Road near Valley Brook Country Club. The call came in around 3:45 p.m. Four townhomes were destroyed while two others were damaged. Officials said the fire started in the garage of an end unit.
- PUB DATE: 6/1/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KDKA-TV CBS 2 Pittsburgh

PHOTOS: In the hands of 17-year-old Cristian Sciaudone, tiny pieces of plastic become collectible objects of memorabilia. During the pandemic, the North Andover teenager decided that he was going to create a Lego model of a firetruck from each of the 363 fire departments in Massachusetts. As of this spring, he’s made it to more than 240 departments and pieced together more than 250 trucks.
- PUB DATE: 6/1/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Eagle-Tribune - Metered Site