The fire service is and always has been built on pride, tradition, brotherhood and service. There are many examples throughout the history of the fire service of all of these characteristics. There are also examples recently of a decline in these characteristics, specifically pride. What happened to always honoring what those who came before us built? What happened to always leaving the job better than you found it? When did the fire service stop being a calling and become just a job? Being a firefighter is a privilege and it seems many in the fire service have forgotten what the fire service stands for.
- PUB DATE: 11/14/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse

A woman helping a child involved in a suspected DUI car crash was hit and killed Saturday night. The woman pulled over to help the child as she was passing the accident scene, Washington State Patrol spokesman Sgt. Mark Francis said. The girl, 9, was riding in a pick-up truck when the driver smashed into a guard rail on Highway 530 approximately 3 miles east of Arlington.
- PUB DATE: 11/14/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO News

Big Run Area (PA) Volunteer Fire Company Vision pumper. Navistar 7300 SFA 4x4 cab and chassis; Cummins ISB 340-hp engine; Darley/Champion PSP 1,500-gpm pump.

Bonney Lake firefighters honored a long-time friend Saturday, recognizing 30 years of service. Capt. Tim McCoy, died last month in a dirt bike crash while off-duty. The fire department honored his memory Saturday by lowering their stations flags to half-mast and pasting black bands across their vehicles.
- PUB DATE: 11/12/2016 3:31:50 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

The South Whidbey Fire/EMS Board of Commissioners OK’d the 2017 budget with no qualms at the monthly commissioners meeting Thursday night. Chief Rusty Palmer presented the budget to a nearly full room occupied by commissioners, deputy chiefs, paid and volunteer firefighters and district staff. The overall budget, which is $2.
- PUB DATE: 11/12/2016 3:09:19 PM - SOURCE: South Whidbey Record