Two men were displaced by two separate home fires late Nov. 21 and early Nov. 22, and one man was fortunate to have escaped with his life, Poulsbo Fire Department spokeswoman Jody Matson reported. Fighting the fires was complicated by arcing powerlines, a heavy tile roof, and no nearby hydrants, Matson reported.
- PUB DATE: 11/22/2015 1:03:13 PM - SOURCE: North Kitsap Herald

More than a decade later, a new memorial in Yakima County has been unveiled. Zillah's long-time project to honor fallen firefighters in Yakima County is now complete. On Saturday, the community gathered to honor the 12 firefighters in the county who have died in the line of duty. "This is for you. This memorial is our way of showing our appreciation for your family members who have given the ultimate sacrifice to honor them and remember them forever," said Zillah Fire Department Chief Paul Stonemetz.
- PUB DATE: 11/21/2015 4:41:56 PM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima

More than a decade later, a new memorial in Yakima County has been unveiled. Zillah's long-time project to honor fallen firefighters in Yakima County is now complete. On Saturday, the community gathered to honor the 12 firefighters in the county who have died in the line of duty. "This is for you. This memorial is our way of showing our appreciation for your family members who have given the ultimate sacrifice to honor them and remember them forever," said Zillah Fire Department Chief Paul Stonemetz.
- PUB DATE: 11/21/2015 4:41:56 PM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima

Miklos Preysz has been named the fire chief for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue. "The commissioners feel that Chief Preysz has the dedication and experience to successfully lead Orcas Island Fire and Rescue now and into the future," said Board Commission Chair Barbara Bedell. Preysz has been acting chief of OIFR since former Chief Kevin O'Brien accepted a position on the mainland this past spring.
- PUB DATE: 11/21/2015 1:43:28 AM - SOURCE: San Juan Islands' Sounder

Miklos Preysz has been named the fire chief for Orcas Island Fire and Rescue. "The commissioners feel that Chief Preysz has the dedication and experience to successfully lead Orcas Island Fire and Rescue now and into the future," said Board Commission Chair Barbara Bedell. Preysz has been acting chief of OIFR since former Chief Kevin O'Brien accepted a position on the mainland this past spring.
- PUB DATE: 11/21/2015 1:43:28 AM - SOURCE: San Juan Islands' Sounder