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Posted: Dec 30, 2016

Fire Truck Photo of the Day-Toyne Pumper

Island Park (ID) Fire Protection District pumper. Kenworth T370 cab and chassis; Paccar PX9 380-hp engine; Darley LDM 1,250-gpm pump.

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Posted: Dec 29, 2016

West Seattle Mom Saves Kids from Burning Car

What was supposed to be a casual play date with a friend turned into a life-or-death situation Tuesday: A West Seattle mom with two kids, trapped inside a burning car on a busy downtown street. On Thursday, the family laughed and giggled in their friend’s living room. It’s those moments that mean the most to the Melake Family, with 3-year-old Aliana and 19-month-old Jaiden at the center of their world.
- PUB DATE: 12/29/2016 8:58:20 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13
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Posted: Dec 29, 2016

Franklin County: Volunteer Firefighter Numbers Decrease

Volunteer firefighter numbers nationwide continue to decrease in communities where surrounding fire departments rely heavily on volunteer help. Pete Lorea has been a volunteer firefighter at Franklin County Fire District 3 for over 5 years. When he's not working his day job he's either checking the fire trucks or running to the next call.
- PUB DATE: 12/29/2016 5:20:32 PM - SOURCE: KAPP-TV Yakima
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Posted: Dec 29, 2016

Anacortes Fire Chief says fatal Christmas day blaze in Skagit County was preventable

With cold temperatures in the forecast, firefighters across Puget Sound are reminding families to be extra careful when trying to stay warm. Graciela Ramirez died in a fire early Christmas morning in Skagit County. Fire officials said her death was avoidable. The fire smoldered inside Ramirez’ hotel room for nearly an hour, according to firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 12/29/2016 5:20:01 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13
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Posted: Dec 29, 2016

Voters Accept $245,000 in Donations for Lincolnville (ME) Fire Department

Residents voted Dec. 27 to accept donations totaling $245,000 for the Lincolnville Fire Department from a local nonprofit organization. In November, Peter Rollins, president of Lincolnville Volunteer Fire Department Inc., announced the nonprofit's intent to donate the funds at a meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
On Dec. 27, about 20 residents in attendance at a special town meeting accepted, by a show of hands, a donation of $75,000 for the Fire Truck Fund reserve account, a donation of $150,000 for a new fund to be used for a future fire station in Lincolnville Beach, and a $20,000 donation to fund a new line item for personnel recruitment and retention.

In July 2015, the Lincolnville Board of Selectman accepted $33,000 worth of Holmatro extrication equipment from the Lincolnville Volunteer Fire Department Inc. to replace used extrication equipment that had been purchased from the Camden First Aid Association Access Team.

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