Firefighters fought more than flames during the wildfire out in Medical Lake Saturday. That fire burned 35 acres off of Hallett Road, destroying four outbuildings and nearly two dozen cars. Mike Moravec was the incident commander on the fire from Spokane County Fire District 3. He says this one posed some unique challenges.
- PUB DATE: 8/7/2016 7:57:36 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6

The dream of merging Franklin County’s emergency dispatch operations into Benton County’s Southeast Communications Center (SECOMM) is nearing reality after more than 10 years of discussions. Franklin County and the city of Pasco would each make a one-time $500,000 capital contribution to join SECOMM as full voting partners, under a plan presented to the Benton County Emergency Services board recently by Steve Reinke, a Thorp-based expert in 911 dispatch operations.
- PUB DATE: 8/7/2016 7:39:51 PM - SOURCE: Mid-Columbia Tri-City Herald

On Sunday, firefighters working to contain the Lower Crab Creek Fire spotted, not a bird, not a plane, but a drone in the sky above them. This is not the first time they've seen one on the scene of a fire, but what you might not know is that popular gadget is extremely detrimental to firefighter's ability to contain a burn.
- PUB DATE: 8/7/2016 7:12:11 PM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

Fire crews fighting the Kewa fire say it is now 45 percent contained Sunday. The south side of the fire is in patrol status, meaning firefighters are patrolling the fire and watching for hot spots. Mop up operations continue on the east and north sides of the fire. The remote west side of the fire remains active and burnout operations are possible if conditions are favorable.
- PUB DATE: 8/7/2016 1:42:16 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6

South Saint Paul, MN—Waterous recently announced the appointment of Gregg Geske to the position of director, North American sales, effective August 1. In this new role, Geske will lead the North American sales team and play a key role in the business relationships with fire apparatus OEMs. Geske will report to Dominick Monico, global executive director, sales, marketing, and business development.

Geske has been an employee of Waterous for the last 26 years, starting in the fustomer service department, moving to applications and then to sales. His position prior to his promotion was foam and CAFS product manager.

Monico says, “With Gregg’s wealth of knowledge and experience as well as his reputation and respect within the industry, he brings a unique capability and credibility to this position.”

For more information, visit www.waterousco.com.