The City of Pasco Fire Department announced Chris Mortensen as its new Deputy Fire Chief on Saturday, April 6. According to the City of Pasco Government, Mortensen is a Tri-Cities native with 18 years of experience in emergency services. His dedication to his community is illustrated through his attending paramedic school at Columbia Basin College, serving as a member of Leadership Tri-Cities Class XXVII and the SARC Board, and holding crucial roles in Grant County and the City of Moses Lake.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2024 8:36:00 PM - SOURCE: NBC Right Now

VIDEO: New recruits to the Spokane Valley Fire Department are three weeks into their 18-week training program. They have primarily focused on becoming familiar with firefighting gear and equipment in the first few weeks and have now progressed to working with live flames. SVFD Training Captain Brad Huffman says that the program ensures all recruits are ready for anything on day one.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

Firefighters with the Airway Heights Fire Department and Spokane County Fire District 10 are investigating a deadly house fire that left one person and one cat dead. The fire reportedly occurred at a home on West Whitetip Avenue. At this time, the fire is out and crews and investigating what sparked it.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

VIDEO: Three people are recovering after a massive house fire happened on Tuesday in Federal Way. Video shot by a KIRO 7 photographer shows the house fully engulfed in flames. When a KIRO7 crew returned to check out the damage Wednesday morning, there was still a hotspot burning and a strong smell of smoke lingering in the air.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

Chelan and Douglas counties could have especially quick access to aircraft for wildfires this season. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be leasing space at Pangborn Airport to park some of its wildfire aircraft. Chelan Douglas Port Regional Authority Director of Economic Development and Capital Projects Stacie de Mestre says it's the first time the agency has made the airport a base to operate from.
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560 Wenatchee