The widow of a Denver firefighter is trying to recover an estimated $70,000 in pension benefits lost due to a simple bureaucratic error 15 years ago. “The whole process was poorly managed and poorly executed,” said Julie Drennan. Her husband, Charles Drennan Jr., a division chief with the Denver fire department, was shot and killed Sept.
- PUB DATE: 10/12/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCNC-TV CBS 4 Denver

Indianapolis (IN) Fire Department 75-foot rear-mount aerial ladders (two). Arrow XT cabs and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engines.

Fire prevention week is one of the longest running health initiatives in the United States, sparked by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. The Pasco Fire Department is reaching out to elementary schools in the district to teach students about fire safety. This year's fire prevention theme is Don't Wait, Check The Date.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2016 8:31:04 PM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

Spokane Fire’s Alternative Response Unit is about to get a major expansion. As part of the ARU program, two-person crews respond to less serious emergencies. Firefighters say it is all about better safety and efficiency. They not only save lives, but also your tax dollars. And soon, they will be used more than ever before.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2016 7:37:40 PM - SOURCE: Northwest Cable News

After several years of on-and-off discussions, the Lynnwood City Council voted Monday night to move forward with the development of a Regional Fire Authority, which would essentially combine Lynnwood Fire with Snohomish County Fire District 1. The Lynnwood City Council voted Monday to adopt a resolution to form a planning committee to develop a Regional Fire Authority Plan, which will be presented to area voters in 2017.
- PUB DATE: 10/11/2016 6:05:49 PM - SOURCE: My Edmonds News