An arsonist is fixating on Whidbey Island -- and military families have become its victims. Now the Navy is investigating a string of arson fires outside NAS Whidbey Island. The latest fire happened Dec. 26. It started in a trash bin and spread to an apartment building. “You don't realize how much you had until it's all gone," said Airman Ryan Sharland.
- PUB DATE: 1/5/2016 9:25:21 PM - SOURCE: KIRO tv

Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue firefighters Tuesday used the vacant Silverdale Community Center as a training ground. No live fire training was allowed at the aging facility due to safety considerations, but firefighters were able to "work on moving hose and keeping themselves oriented while tracking their air supply and planning their safe exit," Brett Twomey, chief of training and safety, said in a news release.
- PUB DATE: 1/5/2016 6:45:12 PM - SOURCE: Kitsap Sun - metered site

Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue firefighters Tuesday used the vacant Silverdale Community Center as a training ground. No live fire training was allowed at the aging facility due to safety considerations, but firefighters were able to "work on moving hose and keeping themselves oriented while tracking their air supply and planning their safe exit," Brett Twomey, chief of training and safety, said in a news release.
- PUB DATE: 1/5/2016 6:45:12 PM - SOURCE: Kitsap Sun - metered site

Winter weather means freezing waters, which means potential danger to the unsuspecting person. Should someone find themselves trapped under a frozen body of water -- firefighters want to be ready. "Our primary concern is getting them out of the water before they lost consciousness," said instructor Jamie Van Iterson.
- PUB DATE: 1/5/2016 5:05:32 PM - SOURCE: KVEW-TV ABC 42 Kennewick

Winter weather means freezing waters, which means potential danger to the unsuspecting person. Should someone find themselves trapped under a frozen body of water -- firefighters want to be ready. "Our primary concern is getting them out of the water before they lost consciousness," said instructor Jamie Van Iterson.
- PUB DATE: 1/5/2016 5:05:32 PM - SOURCE: KVEW-TV ABC 42 Kennewick