As military helicopters ferry search and rescue teams over the Pacific Northwest, below them are scenes of devastation from a giant earthquake that could strike the region at any time. Tsunami waters surge through coastal communities. Buildings, bridges and roads lie in ruins. Fires burn out of control.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2016 7:49:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

As military helicopters ferry search and rescue teams over the Pacific Northwest, below them are scenes of devastation from a giant earthquake that could strike the region at any time. Tsunami waters surge through coastal communities. Buildings, bridges and roads lie in ruins. Fires burn out of control.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2016 7:49:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

The Spokane Valley Fire Department and the Spokane Fire Department have been working together for more than two years when responding to emergencies near their borders. The rule is simple: Whoever is closest to the incident goes. On Friday, fire crews and emergency medical technicians from both districts and Fire Districts 8 and 9, got together for a refresher course on what’s called “pit crew” CPR.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2016 3:03:21 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review

The Spokane Valley Fire Department and the Spokane Fire Department have been working together for more than two years when responding to emergencies near their borders. The rule is simple: Whoever is closest to the incident goes. On Friday, fire crews and emergency medical technicians from both districts and Fire Districts 8 and 9, got together for a refresher course on what’s called “pit crew” CPR.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2016 3:03:21 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review

Four of Vashon fire department's volunteers, including the volunteer coordinator, have left recently, drawing concern from some about the state of the volunteer program, but department management says the program is the strongest it has been in years. Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) responded to 1,603 calls for service in 2015, a record, according to VIFR Chief Hank Lipe.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2016 2:19:41 AM - SOURCE: Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber