A firefighter battling a blaze in the Chugach National Forest is being treated for minor injuries after a run-in with a bear Monday night, fire officials said Tuesday. The man was bitten by the bear as he fought the Juneau Lake Fire, according to a statement posted on the Alaska Wildland Fire Information blog.
- PUB DATE: 6/24/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTUU-TV NBC 2 Anchorage

The Washington Fire Mechanics Board last met in Redmond, Washington on May 14th. The Chiefs are currently awaiting a proposal from the Wenatchee conference center and that will be evaluated. It was decided that our new logo patches and decals will be given away at this year’s conference and additional ones may be purchased...