Emergency responders at Benton County Fire District 4 will be able to help certain people with medical issues faster, thanks to a new lockbox program. It is called the Lockbox Program. Homeowners with medical conditions can use it, so first responders can easily get inside. Fire Chief William Whealan and his crew responded to a local resident with medical issues.
- PUB DATE: 4/18/2016 10:36:58 PM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

The Vancouver Fire Department met and beat its standards for response times in 2015, according to Chief Joe Molina. The clock on the response time starts when a call is received at the firehouse and ends when the first unit arrives at the fire. The response time number reflects the 90th percentile — that is, 90 percent of calls should have a response time equal to or faster than that number.
- PUB DATE: 4/18/2016 10:14:28 PM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian

The Vancouver Fire Department met and beat its standards for response times in 2015, according to Chief Joe Molina. The clock on the response time starts when a call is received at the firehouse and ends when the first unit arrives at the fire. The response time number reflects the 90th percentile — that is, 90 percent of calls should have a response time equal to or faster than that number.
- PUB DATE: 4/18/2016 10:14:28 PM - SOURCE: Vancouver Columbian

A Pierce County firefighter helped save the life of a total stranger by donating her kidney. She says she was inspired after watching her own mother battle kidney disease. “This is another way to help people, it’s just a different way to do it,” says Jo Kummerle. She says she’s used to helping people as a firefighter and paramedic.
- PUB DATE: 4/18/2016 9:07:53 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13