James Williams, the 2016 Safety Officer of the Year, believes the role of safety officers is not just about keeping firefighters safe on the fireground, but includes improving firefighters’ physical and mental health and being proactive in cancer prevention and hearing conservation. “Think ‘big picture’,” said Williams.
- PUB DATE: 11/7/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Firehouse

Flames destroyed a home in Graham early Monday, but all of the occupants were able to escape with their lives. Crews with Graham Fire & Rescue responded to the scene around 2 a.m. after receiving reports of smoke and flames billowing from a home there. The house was fully ablaze when firefighters arrived, but all of the occupants were outside.
- PUB DATE: 11/7/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO News

Salina Consolidated FD #2/Mattydale Fire Department, NY, pumper. Predator Panther cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax-XS 1,500-gpm pump.

Firefighters rescued a dog after a blaze ripped through a home on Blue Valley Road on Sunday morning. Firefighter Bryce McGinley found the family pet, Koda, under a bed in the back bedroom of the home east of Port Angeles, said Marc Lawson, captain for Clallam County Fire District No. 3. The dog was up and walking shortly after firefighters gave him water and oxygen.
- PUB DATE: 11/6/2016 3:36:49 PM - SOURCE: Port Angeles Peninsula Daily News

The Spokane Valley Fire Department celebrated 75 years of service with a day of free family fun at Otis Orchards Station 4. Many families checked out their Open House on Saturday afternoon. "The kids can get involved and get up close and personal and see what they do behind the scenes," said Brenda Baetty, who brought her son, Jocavie to the event.
- PUB DATE: 11/5/2016 4:46:32 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4