A former chief who took the helm of Central Pierce Fire & Rescue while the district searched for a permanent replacement has retired a second time, leaving the fourth-largest department in the state without a chief. Jack Andren was brought back in September 2015 to replace Chief Kenneth Wright, who abruptly stepped down for fear the board of commissioners would oust him.
- PUB DATE: 8/10/2016 4:05:40 AM - SOURCE: Tacoma News Tribune

A dog was killed in a Central Tacoma house fire Tuesday. Three people were home at the time of the blaze but were able to escape before firefighters arrived at the house in the 4000 block of South 17th Street. “There were heavy flames and smoke showing,” Tacoma Fire spokesman Joe Meinecke said when crews arrived about 10:30 a.
- PUB DATE: 8/10/2016 4:05:39 AM - SOURCE: Tacoma News Tribune

Brett Bastian is the new chief for the Moses Lake Fire Department. Bastian has served as acting fire chief since November of 2015 after former Chief Tom Taylor retired. “During this time-period, Chief Bastian has successfully guided the department through a period of significant operational and organizational growth and transparency in leadership,” City Manage John Williams stated.
- PUB DATE: 8/10/2016 3:16:24 AM - SOURCE: iFiberOne

When one firefighter is seriously hurt a ripple is felt throughout the FDNY — but Tuesday it was more like a wave. Three firefighters were critically injured in a massive inferno that ripped through five buildings in the Bronx. Officials say more than 170 firefighters responded to the fire which broke out at about 12:30 p.
- PUB DATE: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WNBC-TV NBC New York

In the latest show of support for police, hundreds of firefighters and staff Tuesday started wearing Back the Blue T-shirts on duty. “It’s not only for our local Police Department but officers across the country,” Assistant Fire Chief Bill Murphy said Tuesday. North Texas law enforcement agencies have been flooded with cards, emails and food from residents showing their support for officers, starting in the hours after Dallas police were ambushed July 7, leaving five officers dead.
- PUB DATE: 8/10/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Fort Worth Star-Telegram