Spokane officials could make railroads slow down on their way through the city under a bill proposed Wednesday. SB 5098, sponsored by Sen. Andy Billig, D-Spokane, would give major cities, along with the state Utilities and Transportation Commission, the authority to declare a local safety hazard and set lower speed limits than the federal government allows in certain cases.
- PUB DATE: 1/12/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spokesman.com

Continuing coverage now on the future of the Clarkston Fire Department. A tentative date is set for you to voice your opinion, Tuesday night community leaders and local fire chiefs met to discuss options. One option is to keep the Clarkston Fire staff at 12 full-time firefighters, but funding is a problem.
- PUB DATE: 1/12/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KLEW-TV CBS 3

A longtime Asotin firefighter resigned during a heated discussion at this week's Asotin City Council meeting Monday night. Shawn Balzer, a captain at the volunteer department, reportedly said he was quitting after a clash over a proposed drive-through coffee shop near the downtown fire station. Firefighters said they're concerned about access to the station and parking during an emergency.
- PUB DATE: 1/12/2017 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse

Fishers (IN) Fire Department pumpers (two). Saber cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engines; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pumps.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - Imagine a confusing gray world. No landmarks. Visibility almost nil. Powerful lights are just shadowy beams.



Firefighters don't have to imagine.

That can be their workplace when their job is to find and rescue victims in a burning building.