More than 50 women from Washington, Oregon and California are participating in the Women & Fire Training Weekend at the Ray Lee Brown Training Center in Snohomish. The camp gives female firefighters a chance to meet and train with other women in live fire, power tools, auto extrication and forcible entry drills.
- PUB DATE: 9/20/2015 12:35:33 AM - SOURCE: Everett Herald

Benton County Fire District four just purchased a new water tender to improve fire protection in the area. A water tender is a piece of equipment that is critical in fighting fires where there is no direct water supply. The district already has one water tender on hand, but this tank acts as a back-up water source for fire calls.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2015 7:06:31 PM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19

Benton County Fire District four just purchased a new water tender to improve fire protection in the area. A water tender is a piece of equipment that is critical in fighting fires where there is no direct water supply. The district already has one water tender on hand, but this tank acts as a back-up water source for fire calls.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2015 7:06:31 PM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS 19

Many collisions may result in victims becoming trapped. Anacortes firefighters are now using specific techniques to cut and remove vehicles from around these trapped victims. These new techniques are designed to ensure the safety of the rescuers and the victims, and to quickly remove those victims. In order to improve proficiency in these specific extrication techniques, Anacortes Fire Department staff are undergoing an extensive three-part vehicle extrication program.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2015 2:46:44 AM - SOURCE: Go Anacortes.com

Many collisions may result in victims becoming trapped. Anacortes firefighters are now using specific techniques to cut and remove vehicles from around these trapped victims. These new techniques are designed to ensure the safety of the rescuers and the victims, and to quickly remove those victims. In order to improve proficiency in these specific extrication techniques, Anacortes Fire Department staff are undergoing an extensive three-part vehicle extrication program.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2015 2:46:44 AM - SOURCE: Go Anacortes.com