An unfortunate chain of events nearly led to a disaster in south Cle Elum on Thursday. Firefighters with Kittitas County Fire District 7 evacuated homes within a quarter mile of a residence at 400 Tillman Creek Road after a propane tank partially exploded. Deputy Fire Chief Chris Hutsell says a pump house next to the propane tank malfunctioned, causing an electrical shortage and ignited the tank.
- PUB DATE: 1/12/2023 3:17:00 PM - SOURCE: iFiber One News Radio

The Hot Springs Fire Department made a trip to City Hall Tuesday to show the city board of directors one of its newest purchases, hotsr.com reported.

The board approved the $2.2 million purchase of a 107-foot tiller aerial ladder by Pierce Manufacturing Inc. and accompanying equipment in May 2021, according to the report. The cost was included in the $2.95 million the board authorized the city to borrow for 2021 capital expenses.

The city also bought a new swiftwater rescue boat with excess funds as the purchase was $100,000 less than expected, the report said.

The new truck will replace the 105-foot Simon-Duplex as the department’s front-line aerial device. The 1996 model has become a department favorite and will be moved to reserve status when the new truck is put in service later this year, the report said.

The Norwich Township Fire Department is to build a fourth fire station on 3.5 acres on Alton Darby Creek Road, west of Roger A. Reynoldsburg Municipal Park, dispatch.com reported.

Norwich trustees approved the purchase of the parcel for $1 at its Jan. 9 meeting, according to a Norwich Township official.

The parcel is part of a larger tract west of Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park on which the city is to build the future community recreation and wellness center, the report said.

Norwich Station 81 is at 5171 Northwest Parkway, adjacent to the Franklin County Fairgrounds; Station 82 is on Walker Road, in Brown Township; and Station 83 is at the corner of Davidson Road and Trueman Boulevard.

The Cookeville (TN) Fire Department recently acquired a 2022 Ford F-250 to serve as a medical response truck, herald-citizen.com reported.

This addition will expand upon the department’s medical response capabilities, a fire official said.

Medix Specialty Vehicles is proud to announce the recent achievement of ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Type II ambulance product line. Globally recognized, ISO certification demonstrates a company’s commitment to quality performance and inspires customer satisfaction by improving product quality and consistency.

“Excellence is a core value in our organization, and this certification is technically a validation of the high-quality build processes we’ve been providing for years for our customers,” says Greg Rusk, President of Medix Specialty Vehicles. “The exercises helped us enhance greater controls over the Type II business processes. Because we run large volumes of similar units, we see this as a springboard for Medix to take this ISO process throughout our company to enhance customer satisfaction across the board.”

To earn ISO 9001 certification, Medix Specialty Vehicles was required to build and implement a quality management system in accordance with the principles of the latest ISO 9001 standard.  Medix created a repeatable framework that ensures consistent quality in its products. The journey began with a systematic approach aligned with ISO’s quality management systems (QMS), which included documenting processes and controls while also upholding an ongoing commitment to the systems. Medix Specialty Vehicles focused on enhancing consistency in the ambulance by improving communication and improving inputs (both manufacturing process & raw material inputs) to continuously improve the overall quality of the ambulance and customer experience.

Adopting QMS processes and attaining ISO certification brings a range of meaningful benefits, including higher customer satisfaction, reduced product or service problems, and lower costs, to name a few. Perhaps the most impactful benefit includes heightened employee morale and enhanced performance.

“Our employees are the heartbeat of our company, and it is no surprise that our team demonstrates continuous interest, pride, and commitment to improving both themselves and the product,” continued Rusk. “It also provides the opportunity to identify continuous improvement projects which, ultimately, ensures Medix continues to deliver ambulances that our employees, dealers, and customers are proud to represent.”

To learn more about Medix Specialty Vehicles, visit medixambulance.com.

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