After surviving a tumultuous financial year due to a failed levy, East Pierce Fire and Rescue plans to return to full strength by the end of 2017. Within this year’s budget, which was approved by the department’s Board of Commissioners Nov. 20, are plans to increase staffing levels and minimum staffing by hiring firefighters, recruiting more volunteer firefighters, increasing community outreach events and bringing information technology staff back to normal levels.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2015 1:13:16 PM - SOURCE: Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald

After surviving a tumultuous financial year due to a failed levy, East Pierce Fire and Rescue plans to return to full strength by the end of 2017. Within this year’s budget, which was approved by the department’s Board of Commissioners Nov. 20, are plans to increase staffing levels and minimum staffing by hiring firefighters, recruiting more volunteer firefighters, increasing community outreach events and bringing information technology staff back to normal levels.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2015 1:13:16 PM - SOURCE: Bonney Lake-Sumner Courier-Herald

A Washington State Department of Natural Resources employee was honored Friday for his work during the 2015 wildfire season. Spokane County Fire District 9 Chief Jack Cates awarded DNR Forester Chris Pearson and Lieutenant Chris Pauletto, the Fire District 9 Medal of Valor for demonstrated bravery above and beyond the call of duty.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2015 11:44:40 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2

A Washington State Department of Natural Resources employee was honored Friday for his work during the 2015 wildfire season. Spokane County Fire District 9 Chief Jack Cates awarded DNR Forester Chris Pearson and Lieutenant Chris Pauletto, the Fire District 9 Medal of Valor for demonstrated bravery above and beyond the call of duty.
- PUB DATE: 12/8/2015 11:44:40 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2