A new fire marshal has started work at Snohomish County Fire District 8 in Lake Stevens. Mike Messer, 33, hails from North Carolina. He also will serve as a deputy fire chief. Messer is looking forward to helping the fire district serve a rapidly growing population, he said. He and his wife, Gloria, have three children, ages 4 to 19.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2016 2:44:40 AM - SOURCE: Everett Herald

Kirkland City Manager Kurt Triplett announced Joe Sanford has been appointed as the new fire chief for the City of Kirkland, effective May 4. Sanford has spent his entire career with the City of Kirkland and has served as interim fire chief since last fall. He has held every rank in the Kirkland Fire Department since being hired in 1981, including lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, deputy chief and interim chief.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2016 1:49:24 AM - SOURCE: Kirkland Reporter

Kirkland City Manager Kurt Triplett announced Joe Sanford has been appointed as the new fire chief for the City of Kirkland, effective May 4. Sanford has spent his entire career with the City of Kirkland and has served as interim fire chief since last fall. He has held every rank in the Kirkland Fire Department since being hired in 1981, including lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, deputy chief and interim chief.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2016 1:49:24 AM - SOURCE: Kirkland Reporter

The Chicago Fire Department is making another round of changes that, a union leader warned Monday, could put the lives of paramedics and the general public in danger. Two years ago, self-contained breathing apparatus were removed from all 75 Chicago ambulances. In addition, 70 paramedics graduating from the fire academy were not issued fire helmets, boots and protective clothing, known as “bunker gear,” that are standard issue for firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: chicago sun-times

Santa Rosa is considering legal action to recoup some of the money it spent on the $4 million Fountaingrove fire station that failed to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Newgate Court station is now fully operational and the problems fixed, thanks to a nearly $200,000 change order that brought the kitchen cabinets, bathroom stalls, exercise room doors and other features in line with ADA requirements.
- PUB DATE: 5/10/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Santa Rosa Press Democrat