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Posted: Jul 9, 2015

Yakima firefighter hurt at garage fire

A garage and shed were destroyed this morning in a fire that injured a Yakima firefighter. The firefighter suffered first-degree burns to his neck and was being treated on the scene. The fire broke out in a standalone garage at an unoccupied and boarded up home at 309 Cherry Avenue shortly before 10 a.
- PUB DATE: 7/9/2015 11:23:30 AM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic
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Posted: Jul 9, 2015

Announcement: Memorial Information for Jim Blankenship

James R. Blankenship II, 61, of Corvallis, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at his home. He was born Aug. 25, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, the son of the late James R. and Noline D. Blankenship.

Jim grew up in California, where his father was a California Highway Patrolman; after moving several times during his childhood Jim graduated from Enterprise High School in Redding, California in 1971. During the following two summers Jim worked for the California Division of Forestry.

Jim moved to Pullman, Washington where he attended Washington State University. While in Pullman, Jim worked for the Whitman County Sheriff's Office. While attending Washington State University, Jim started as a resident firefighter with the Pullman Fire Department.
In 1976, Jim moved to Wenatchee, Washington to join the Wenatchee Fire Department, where he obtained the rank of Battalion Chief. On June 23, 1979 he married Rhea L. Delaney in Wenatchee, Washington.
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Posted: Jul 9, 2015

5 practical steps to improve accountability

Accountability became a management fad in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, in most organizations, accountability has become a hollow and empty slogan that evokes cynicism and sarcasm. People often wave the “A” word around when they want others to get things done or, more commonly, when they are frustrated with others for not getting things done.

The intention behind the concept of accountability has always been to create an environment that allows people to be clear and honest about what they will deliver, rise above challenging circumstances to overcome obstacles, and substitute excuses with relentless action that achieves great results...

 

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Posted: Jul 9, 2015

Multiple Casualty Incident Drill on Washington State Ferry Proves Successful

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East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) partnered with a number of local, state and federal agencies to conduct a joint training exercise in Port Townsend on Saturday, May 2.  The training consisted of a Multiple Casualty Incident (MCI) drill on board the Washington State Ferry Kennewick.

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Posted: Jul 9, 2015

Political candidate bashes fire trucks use in Iowa chief's funeral

A write-in candidate for governor is facing heat from firefighters after posting a video on Facebook ranting about the misuse of emergency vehicles in a fire chief’s funeral procession. Longtime Colo (Iowa) Volunteer Fire Chief Mark Farren, 58, died Sunday after a three-year battle with cancer. About 700 people from across Iowa gathered to celebrate Chief Farren's life, according to Ames Tribune.
- PUB DATE: 7/9/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firerescue1
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