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

Some of the coats have Seahawks colors and some of the coats have Broncos colors, but all of the coats will keep children warm this winter. Tumwater firefighters donated 359 new coats to Michael T. Simmons Elementary School students Thursday morning as part of an annual nationwide tradition called Operation Warm.
- PUB DATE: 11/20/2015 10:57:19 AM - SOURCE: Olympian

Some of the coats have Seahawks colors and some of the coats have Broncos colors, but all of the coats will keep children warm this winter. Tumwater firefighters donated 359 new coats to Michael T. Simmons Elementary School students Thursday morning as part of an annual nationwide tradition called Operation Warm.
- PUB DATE: 11/20/2015 10:57:19 AM - SOURCE: Olympian