Fire crews battling multiple fire across the Washington have been stretched thin and a shortage of volunteer firefighters has led to an even bigger workload for existing crews on the front lines. Robert Sayers and Gordan Hester are both volunteer firefighters. They work in two different offices and live two very different lives.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2015 5:11:29 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2

The Pasco Fire Department says they are investigating a series of suspicious fires, the most recent three happening Monday morning. Firefighters say around 5:01 a.m. they were called to the area of 20th and A St. near the bike path for a brush fire. The fire burned an area about 20 ft. by 20 ft. No property was damaged and just sage and grass was burned.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2015 7:51:51 AM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

The Douglas County Complex fire has now burned 22,212 acres and is 55% contained. There have been no reports of structures lost or injuries at this time. Crews were able to keep the north fire near Jamieson Lake with in the fire perimeter as they worked to strengthen fire lines. Firefighters on the south fire worked closely with multiple aircraft and dozers to establish and maintain fire lines.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2015 7:49:36 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6

Firefighters say they have a line around the 130 acres, lightning sparked Cheney Plaza Fire. It broke out Sunday afternoon about a half mile southeast of the Turnbull Wild Refuge. Fire officials say about 155 people were working the fire. Firefighter Mike McKinley was one of those who raced to stop the fire.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2015 3:19:22 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4

Allegations of racial discrimination against African-American cadets at the Erie County Fire Training Academy in Cheektowaga prompted members of two community organizations to confront officials at the facility on Friday. City, fire and union officials, however, said investigations determined there was no merit to the charges.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: buffalo news