The Lincoln County Sheriff confirmed 11 primary and secondary structures have been lost to the Hart Fire along Hart Road, Teel Hill Road and Cayuse Cove. Officials said 3,000 acres on the Lincoln County side of the fire have burned, as well as 3,000 acres on the Wellpinit side. Reports state there is 0% containment of the fire at this time.
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King County Sheriff's detectives and Newcastle police are investigating after a man's body was recovered from a car that plunged into a retention pond in Newcastle on Sunday morning. Investigators said the car plowed through a chain-link fence, over a wall and into the stormwater retention pond near 150th Place SE and SE 80th Street.
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TargetSolutions, the leading provider of computer-based training management applications for public safety agencies, and the International Association of Fire Chief’s (IAFC) Volunteer & Combination Officers Section (VCOS) presented Deputy Chief Steve Malone of the Manhattan (IL) Fire Protection District with the 2016 Training Officer Recognition Award winner on Thursday at Fire-Rescue International 2016.

Malone, 32, accepted the honor during a special ceremony for VCOS members.

“This is a huge honor,” said Malone, who was instrumental in the implementation and standardization of training programs for the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 19 (MABAS 19) in Illinois. “To see what determination and hard work can lead to is amazing. Without the support of my department, Chief, and MABAS Division this would have been 10 times harder.”

David Piper of Orland Fire Protection District in Illinois is part of the MABAS Division 19 and he recognized the exceptional contribution put forth by his colleague Malone.

“Deputy Chief Steve Malone exemplifies the position of training officer,” Piper wrote when nominating Malone. “Steve’s drive to ensure that all members of his organization as well as the members of surrounding communities are trained to the highest level are unprecedented. Steve has been a driving force to develop a training program that meets local, state and national requirements for his department.”

MABAS Division 19, which is made of 12 departments, is benefitting from Malone’s efforts. But Malone credits Piper for his help in assisting with the creation of the program that is scheduled, delivered and tracked with TargetSolutions’ online training management system.

“We had a vision of developing a training program vs. just going out and doing training,” said Malone. “Training officers need to look at the direction they want to go and develop a true training program that is achievable. What we’re doing in our division is great because we’re standardizing things. To see the end result is rewarding and seeing how well everyone is doing is a testament to how the training program is going.”

This is the third year in a row TargetSolutions and the VCOS have teamed up to present the award, which is designated each year for an individual who goes above and beyond to demonstrate innovation in firefighter training.

Capt. Chip Everett of Oshtemo Township (MI) Fire Department and Asst. Chief Brad Pinsky of Manlius (NY) Fire Department won the prestigious award in 2014 and ’15, respectively.

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Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a leading manufacturer of diesel engines and generators for the emergency vehicle market, has unveiled the 2017 X15 Performance Series engine at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2016. The new platform carries forward the best-in-class big-bore attributes of the ISX15 with even better performance and reliability. The engine will be on display at FRI 2016 now through Aug. 20, in Booth 23089.

With unmatched 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^(R) generator, the Cummins service network is the single source for maintenance, parts and service for both engine and generator.

With ratings from 505 hp to 600 hp, the X15 Performance Series provides an ideal power match for emergency vehicles. An upgraded high-flow air-handling system provides faster response, for unmatched acceleration. Peak torque of up to 1850 lb-ft is delivered across a very wide engine rpm range, as low as 1150 rpm. Equally powerful is the engine braking, with up to 600 bph, for added control in traffic or on downhill grades. Ten percent additional braking power below 1700 rpm further reduces service brake wear, downtime and replacement costs.

"The X15 signals the arrival in 2017 of a new heavy-duty power capability to enable our customer's success by unleashing unprecedented levels of dependable performance and fuel efficiency," said Brett Merritt, Cummins Executive Director - On-Highway Business. "Every component that was updated on the X15 was scrutinized from top to bottom, so that we weren't just enhancing fuel economy or power - we were doing that while meeting or exceeding the highest standards of quality."

The X15 Performance Series features an optimized cam profile, to minimize inherent parasitic loss during combustion, in essence breathing easier, and thus increasing thermal efficiency. With the X15, departments will experience improved engine response and reduced fuel consumption.

Additional engine efficiencies have been realized by minimizing friction losses throughout the X15, specifically in the water pump, gear train, lube system, piston and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. The big-bore advantage of the 15-liter platform allows the highest level of performance without compromising durability.

Single Module(TM) Aftertreatment
Designed by Cummins Emission Solutions, the Single Module aftertreatment is a true one-piece design that is up to 40 percent lighter and up to 60 percent smaller. Installation advantages are matched by easier serviceability and a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), with 50 percent more ash- holding capacity. Integral to the system are the latest Cummins Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) doser and a new compact mixer design, resulting in a more precise spray pattern, to minimize DEF consumption.

Maintenance Improvements
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