After over 31 years with Woodinville Fire & Rescue, Lt. Steve Cooke has decided to enjoy retirement. A longtime employee of the district, Cooke has made an impact on all those who worked with him over the years. In addition to working as a firefighter and lieutenant, Cooke also served in training, public education and fire prevention.
- PUB DATE: 5/3/2016 2:37:03 AM - SOURCE: Woodinville Weekly/Northlake News/Valley View

After over 31 years with Woodinville Fire & Rescue, Lt. Steve Cooke has decided to enjoy retirement. A longtime employee of the district, Cooke has made an impact on all those who worked with him over the years. In addition to working as a firefighter and lieutenant, Cooke also served in training, public education and fire prevention.
- PUB DATE: 5/3/2016 2:37:03 AM - SOURCE: Woodinville Weekly/Northlake News/Valley View

A 63-year-old Graham man died Monday in a house fire when he was unable to escape. A medical condition might have kept the man from getting out of the home, Graham Fire & Rescue spokesman Steve Richards said. Pierce County medical examiners identified the man as Criss Blackwell, 63. The fire happened about 11:15 a.
- PUB DATE: 5/3/2016 1:52:19 AM - SOURCE: Tacoma News Tribune

A 63-year-old Graham man died Monday in a house fire when he was unable to escape. A medical condition might have kept the man from getting out of the home, Graham Fire & Rescue spokesman Steve Richards said. Pierce County medical examiners identified the man as Criss Blackwell, 63. The fire happened about 11:15 a.
- PUB DATE: 5/3/2016 1:52:19 AM - SOURCE: Tacoma News Tribune

Tensions were heightened Monday at a meeting of the Springfield Township trustees. Dozens of citizens, including many from neighboring Spencer Township, attended the meeting to discuss the future of the Spencer Township Fire Department. At 7:42 p.m., the department’s fate was sealed. In a 2-1 vote, Springfield Township trustees voted to take over service of the Spencer Township Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 5/3/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: toledo blade