First responders on scene of the deadly Ride the Ducks crash, and those who fought the summer wildfires, are raising awareness of a funding shortage that's jeopardizing the upcoming training of new paramedics. The Medic One Foundation recognized the dozens of brave men and women who have helped rescue victims at a fundraiser on Thursday.
- PUB DATE: 11/15/2015 4:38:00 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation released on November 15, 2015, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims of the attack in Paris, France.

Please notify all of your field offices and facilities around the state...

Panknin, James Henry Captain SCFD9, Ret. (Age 58) Passed away November 5, 2015. He was born July 11, 1957 in Cheyenne, WY to Howard and Edna Panknin. He graduated from North Central High School in 1975 and got his AAS Degree in Forestry from Spokane Community College. Jim started his fire service career at DNR in 1973-1983 and in 1980 became a volunteer for Fire District 9.
- PUB DATE: 11/15/2015 5:32:08 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review

Panknin, James Henry Captain SCFD9, Ret. (Age 58) Passed away November 5, 2015. He was born July 11, 1957 in Cheyenne, WY to Howard and Edna Panknin. He graduated from North Central High School in 1975 and got his AAS Degree in Forestry from Spokane Community College. Jim started his fire service career at DNR in 1973-1983 and in 1980 became a volunteer for Fire District 9.
- PUB DATE: 11/15/2015 5:32:08 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review

South Kitsap fire officials responded to a fast-moving house fire this morning.The fire occurred at around 11 a.m in the Minterbrook area. It took a total of 23 fire about 50 minutes to bring the fire under control. The house sustained major fire and smoke damage. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.
- PUB DATE: 11/14/2015 3:54:32 PM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7