Seattle Fire officials are investigating after an early morning fire in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Firefighters arrived on scene to find the home engulfed in flames. The house was two-stories and had a basement, fire officials said. Firefighters say that when they arrived, the fire had spread to all three floors.
- PUB DATE: 10/8/2016 10:39:25 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

The Eglon Improvement Club appears poised to reclaim a piece of property it gave away in the 1960s. The half-acre parcel along Eglon Road is currently owned by North Kitsap Fire and Rescue, and is the site of a small building that was used as a fire station until 2012. Eglon is located on the eastern shore of the Kitsap peninsula, about halfway between Kingston and Hansville.
- PUB DATE: 10/8/2016 9:07:49 AM - SOURCE: Kitsap Sun

The Kennewick Police Department is investigating a body found in a burning vehicle at Columbia Park around 2:30 p.m. Friday. Officials say the call came in from drivers on highway spotting smoke from a small dodge truck near the pond at Columbia Park. When firefighters arrived, they quickly put out the fire and a body was discovered inside the vehicle.
- PUB DATE: 10/8/2016 2:33:41 AM - SOURCE: KAPP-TV Yakima

Three West Edgewood Drive residents are safe after a tree fell on their mobile home early this morning. Assistant Chief Mike DeRousie said that Clallam Fire-Rescue District No. 2 responded to the home at 2221 W. Edgewood Drive at 5:18 a.m. after a cottonwood tree fell on it, trapping two residents inside.
- PUB DATE: 10/7/2016 3:48:51 PM - SOURCE: Port Angeles Peninsula Daily News

Draft Commander® Mobile Fire Appliance Testing & Training Unit Model DCA-1962-100 is designed to test handline fire nozzles from 30-500 gpm; fire hose couplings; fire appliances such as water thiefs, valves, and fittings; hard suction hose; and fire hose-all according to NFPA 1962. The unit is also designed for training purposes for fire pump engineers and firefighters by recycling water.

The Draft Commander® Hard Suction Hose Vacuum Testing Unit is located at the rear of the Draft Commander Mobile Fire Appliance Testing & Training Unit and comes with several couplings for compatibility across different sizes of hard suction hose. Testing fire hose and fire appliances per the NFPA ensures the safety of personnel operating equipment, providing a reasonable assurance that the equipment will perform as designed. When testing an appliance with the Draft Commander® Nozzle Testing Appliance, the nozzles are recirculating water into the Draft Commander® and pumping back out of the nozzle through the fire pump. www.draftcommander.com, 785-825-9527

QUIC-MOUNT Universal Deck Mount Ziamatic Corp. (Zico) features rugged aluminum framing and heavy-duty nylon straps with easy-to-operate plastic buckles. A wide range of adjustment options allows for a nice, tight fit inside the compartment, even with longer, taller, or otherwise oddly shaped items. Secure box fans, PPV fans, hydraulic pumps, beverage coolers, toolboxes, and more.

Heavy equipment can shift during transport or become airborne in the event of a rollover collision. In a matter of seconds, a lifesaving tool can become a dangerous weapon. With this in mind, do not rely on gravity alone to keep that heavy equipment secure and personnel safe. www.ziamatic.com, 800-711-FIRE

Cummins Inc. 2017 X15 Performance Series engine brings forward the big-bore attributes of the ISX15 with even better performance and reliability. With ratings up to 600 hp, the X15 Performance Series was designed to meet the maximum performance needs of fire and emergency apparatus. Emergency vehicle calibrations maintain maximum performance even when an emissions-related fault is triggered or the aftertreatment system is regenerating.

Also, when the X15 is specified with a Cummins Onan® generator, the Cummins service network is the single source for maintenance, parts, and service for both engine and generator. An upgraded high-flow air-handling system provides faster response for acceleration. Peak torque of up to 1,850 lb-ft is delivered across a very wide engine rpm range as low as 1,150 rpm. www.cumminsengines.com, 800-343-7357

Code 3®, Inc. M180™ exterior light combines an intersection light, takedown light, and puddle light into one compact housing. The M180 can be mounted anywhere an MR6™ can, making it a versatile light. The M180 comes in red, white, blue, green, and amber colors. There are 29 single-color flash patterns. The M180 syncs with existing Chase™, MR6, and Mega Thin™ LEDs, making it easy to integrate into an existing setup.

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