Washington State Fire and EMS

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For People in and close to Washington State to discuss issues or what ever is on thier mind.
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  • Wildfire Season

    It's been a particularly dry summer, and it's finally starting to catch up with us. My thoughts go out to all of you who live east of the mountains; particularly those of you in the Ephrata area or Okanogan County. Best of luck to you all!

    By Tom Eades

    Aug 25, 2009

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  • Good Morning Washington

    are you all out working or something?  I know I haven't been around Firefighter nation for a while. I've been working like crazy for most of the year, though not on much fire stuff. Got the bills paid, looking for more work again now though. So anyway, how is everyone doing?Patience

    By Patience Ryan

    Nov 1, 2010

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  • Volunteer Dept's anywhere around the Seattle/Tacoma area

    I'm just wondering if anyone on here is from around the Seattle/Tacoma area and if you would happen to know of any Volunteer dept's around. I tried getting on with Graham Fire Dept and failed. And honestly I'm not all that interested Paid/on call dept, it's just not what I'm used to, and the money…

    By Jeremy

    Apr 29, 2008

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  • "Crunch Time" 2010

    "Crunch Time" 2010 is set for Sept 11-12, 2010. "Crunch Time" is a 100% hands-on extrication class in Washington state. Registration opens Feb 1, 2010. More info to follow.

    By Todd D. Meyer

    Dec 21, 2009

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  • Items that are a must have for a medium type rescue/squad.

    We have a set of hurst tools, but looking to see what others have that would be a great asset to our unit.

    By Danny

    Dec 16, 2009

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  • Close Calls or Lessons Learned

    If there is any recent close calls or lessons learned post and we all can learn a lesson or two.

    By Danny

    Oct 16, 2007

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  • Hello....?

    Hey (puff...puff) is this thing turned on? It's been mid-August since anybody said anything here. I think it's time to check PAR...

    By Tom Eades

    Oct 15, 2008

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  • getting to the station

    Dont you think that if we are on the fire dept we should be able to speed somewhat if we have a light in our vehical?! I mean the longer it takes to get to the station the longer its going to take to get to the sceen.

    By Jessika

    Jan 13, 2008

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  • Red Card

    Hey there. I just got into Richland this morning. I know the season is coming up. I let my red card lapse last year and am looking for either the class or a refresher. I don't want to go back to Vancouver if I don't have to. Do any of you know when and where a class may be offered in the area?…

    By Bonnie

    Apr 2, 2008

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  • Using LCES in other situations than wildland.

    Safety can not be overlooked..its an on going process all the time..the other night at drill was the start of our wildland training and we were going over LCES and risk management. You can use LCES at any time while responding or while on scene of any incident.Look outsCommunicationsEscape…

    By Danny

    Feb 3, 2008

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