Wolffy’s Breakfast and Brew co-owner Jessica Davis is pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter. The Airway Heights Fire Department Facebook says Davis started the West Plains Fire Academy in February, the first step in fulfilling her goal of becoming a firefighter. "It's always something I've wanted to do," said Jessica.
- PUB DATE: 3/24/2024 9:12:00 PM - SOURCE: Nonstop Local

The city council is getting closer to asking voters in August to approve $26.3 million in bonds for a new headquarters fire station to be built at 528 N.E. Fourth Ave., the former site of a Bank of America branch. “We were looking for a place that could handle the call volume we get for Station 41,” Camas-Washougal Fire Chief Cliff Free reminded Camas City Council members at a meeting Monday, explaining that the new station needs to be as close as possible to the current station at 616 N.
- PUB DATE: 3/23/2024 1:10:05 PM - SOURCE: The Columbian - Metered Site

VIDEO/PHOTOS: For the first time, photographs of the harrowing devastation caused by the landslide in Snohomish County have been unveiled. Ed Hrivnak, the co-pilot of Snohawk-10, the rescue helicopter that first arrived on the scene, shared his account of the traumatizing events of that day. "It's overwhelming," said Hrivnak.
- PUB DATE: 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

PHOTO: Around 22:08 on the 20th of March, Yakima County Fire District 5 was notified of a structure fire in the area of Wierman and North Track Road, NW of the City of Toppenish. An additional caller in the area of 10200 N. Track stated that it was her neighbor's house and that it was possibly an abandoned structure.
- PUB DATE: 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

VIDEO: In the heart of Oso's fire department hangs three words: dedicated, brave, strong. These words not only reflect the spirit of the town, but also define the Harper brothers, Tim and Willy. From growing up in Oso, living their lives here, and committing to their hometown's well-being and security, these words perfectly encapsulate why the brothers are beloved in the community.
- PUB DATE: 3/21/2024 10:22:23 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Ten years ago, the deadliest landslide in U.S. history struck the small town of Oso, Washington. Forty-three people were killed on March 22, 2014, when the hillside above the Steelhead Haven neighborhood in Snohomish County collapsed, wiping out state Route 530, homes and cars. It was a beautiful Saturday morning in the close-knit community of Oso when the hillside gave way.
- PUB DATE: 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

South County Fire Chief Thad Hovis has announced he will be retiring on July 1. “It has been a gift to be part of the fire service and this organization. I am extremely proud of the men and women of South County Fire (SCF) who do amazing work and serve the people of southwest Snohomish County with passion and compassion.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 3:52:26 PM - SOURCE: Lynnwood Today - Metered Site

One person was taken to the hospital after escaping a house fire by climbing the roof in Kent Wednesday morning. According to Puget Sound Fire (PSF), the fire happened just before midnight on 259th St., down the road from the East Hill Baptist Church. When firefighters arrived, flames were seen coming from the upstairs bedroom window.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 11:10:57 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Four people were killed and four others injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Renton Tuesday afternoon. According to King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Sgt. Eric White, 911 dispatchers received a report of a multi-vehicle crash on the 19200 block of 140th Avenue SE in Renton just before 12:45 p.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

An early-morning fire Tuesday burned a significant portion of the Lake McMurray fire station, leaving staff looking for a way to continue to provide service to residents of Skagit County Fire District 15. Staff were working Tuesday evening to draft a plan for call response. The department should be able to respond to emergency calls after Tuesday evening, said Fire Chief Stuart Kranick.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Skagit Valley Herald - Metered Site