South Whidbey Fire/EMS volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians were honored Saturday at the district’s annual awards dinner. Held at Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, the evening recognized more than 10 first responders who serve the fire protection district. The Carl Simmons Officers Choice Award was presented to Jim Towers by Commissioner Kenon Simmons.
- PUB DATE: 3/26/2016 1:21:33 PM - SOURCE: South Whidbey Record

More than twice as many people die from drowning as from fires in King County. According to Public Health Seattle-King County, there were 119 drownings and 47 fire deaths from 2009-2013. The statistic has local fire departments focused on water rescues and water safety. Firefighters are training to be prepared for water rescues this spring and summer.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2016 7:00:51 PM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7

More than twice as many people die from drowning as from fires in King County. According to Public Health Seattle-King County, there were 119 drownings and 47 fire deaths from 2009-2013. The statistic has local fire departments focused on water rescues and water safety. Firefighters are training to be prepared for water rescues this spring and summer.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2016 7:00:51 PM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7

A Kennewick family is lucky to be okay after a fire took over their home early Friday morning. Kennewick Fire Battalion Chief Tod Kreutz says a passerby in a car noticed flames outside the home on North Yost Street and West Canal Drive in Kennewick. That person knocked on the door and woke up the three people inside.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2016 6:48:50 AM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

A Kennewick family is lucky to be okay after a fire took over their home early Friday morning. Kennewick Fire Battalion Chief Tod Kreutz says a passerby in a car noticed flames outside the home on North Yost Street and West Canal Drive in Kennewick. That person knocked on the door and woke up the three people inside.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2016 6:48:50 AM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com