A fire Wednesday afternoon on West Meadow Boulevard destroyed a house belonging to a local pastor and his family and damaged two neighboring residences. Mount Vernon Fire Chief Roy Hari said no injuries were reported in the fire, which began about 3 p.m. in the garage of the house that was destroyed.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2016 4:39:13 PM - SOURCE: goskagit.com

Smoke inhalation isn’t just a problem for people during a fire – it’s a problem for their pets, too. In March, East Pierce Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Bud Backer was able to save a dog from a car fire because he was washing his car in the same parking lot. “We thought that the dog would have been killed in the smoke,” Backer said after the fire.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2016 4:05:50 PM - SOURCE: Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald

Smoke inhalation isn’t just a problem for people during a fire – it’s a problem for their pets, too. In March, East Pierce Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Bud Backer was able to save a dog from a car fire because he was washing his car in the same parking lot. “We thought that the dog would have been killed in the smoke,” Backer said after the fire.
- PUB DATE: 4/27/2016 4:05:50 PM - SOURCE: Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald

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Rick Fix, Divisional Vice President of National Sales for the Safe Fleet Emergency & Industrial group, has announced his retirement effective April 15, 2016.

Toh Meng, Senior Vice President of the group, stated, “Rick’s departure marks the end of an era for our organization. His product expertise, long standing relationships and guidance has enabled us to continue providing the best service to our customers."

Meng added “Rick has been an integral part of the company for the last 14 years. He will always be remembered as a hardworking, dedicated and friendly person. Rick is very passionate about the fire and Emergency industry he served, especially the products he sold and how they are able to make the operation safer for the fire and emergency responders."

Rick was very active within the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) community, helping the organization with new safety standard recommendations. Rick is also a long time active participant in the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA), where he dedicated his time to make the fire service better and safer.

The Safe Fleet organization would like to thank Rick for the many years of service and extend our gratitude for his contributions; he will be greatly missed. They wish him the very best, good health and happiness as he moves on to the next chapter of his life.

Effective immediately, please direct inquiries to your regional sales manager or service representative for prompt attention. Any questions, please call 816.293.9040 or e-mail info@safefleet.net

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