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Seventeen Firefighters Prepare to Graduate from Fire Training Academy

Posted by David Haviland

on October 29, 2009 at 5:42 am (750 social interactions)

State Fire Marshal Michael Matlick is announcing that 17 firefighters are preparing to graduate from the Washington State Patrol Fire Training Academy Basic Firefighter 1 program.

The Fire Training Academy Recruit School program is an 11-week course that meets National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001 for certification at the Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level. Graduating firefighters learn basic fire service principles through classroom instruction and rigorous hands-on live fire training.

On August 21, 2009, 18 candidates started the 180-hour Basic Firefighter I program. On November 1, 2009, 17 candidates will be acknowledged for having completed the training. Graduation ceremonies will be held at Mt. Si High School, North Bend, Washington and starts at 10:00 a.m.

Ecology penalties total $629,740 in the third quarter of 2009

Posted by David Haviland

on October 29, 2009 at 5:24 am (788 social interactions)

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) issued $629,740 in penalties of $1,000 or more in the third quarter months (July, Aug. and Sept.) of 2009.

Ecology issues individual news releases for penalties of $10,000 or greater, and links to the news release are included in the table. A particular penalty may be fully satisfied at this time or in the process of an appeal or settlement discussions.

Ecology works with thousands of business and individuals to ensure compliance with laws written to protect Washington’s air, land and water resources. Penalties are issued in cases where non-compliance continues after Ecology has provided technical assistance or warnings, or for particularly serious violations.

The money owed from penalties may be reduced from the issued amount due to a ruling by the Pollution Control Hearings Board or a negotiated settlement. Ecology doesn’t benefit from penalty payments. The final penalty amount owed and collected is deposited in special accounts that pay for:

Environmental restoration and enhancement projects.

Research and development.

Permitting and regulatory programs.

Education and assistance.

Flood Watch Cancelled

Posted by David Haviland

on October 29, 2009 at 5:19 am (485 social interactions)

Grays Harbor County, WA - The flood watch for Western Washington , including Grays Harbor County has been cancelled by the National Weather Service

Pacific County Layoffs Shore up 2010 Budget

Posted by David Haviland

on October 28, 2009 at 12:32 pm (803 social interactions)

South Bend, WA - The Pacific County Board of Commissioners have adopted a 2010 budget that includes the layoff of 15 current employees, and the loss of 12 other budgetted positions through attrition. County Administrative Officer Brian Harrision told KBKW 12 positions "were filled at one time, currently the layoffs include about 15 existing employees" 12 positions have not been filled from the 2009 budget, and will not be filled in 2010, 15 existing employees received layoff notices from the county today.

Stouffer Moore Floor Coverings Fire

Posted by David Haviland

on October 28, 2009 at 9:30 am (2026 social interactions)

Aberdeen, WA - A 3-alarm fire has destroyed Stouffer Moore Floore coverings on South I Street in Aberdeen. The fire was reported around 6PM Tuesday night, Fire Chief Dave Carlberg said no one was in the building at the time and that once trucks arrived the response turned quickly to one of containment. Flames broke through the roof of the building within a half hour the second floor began to collapse after 7:30. One engine sits at the base of the building this morning watching for flare-ups.

The Aberdeen Fire Department will be working with the building owner (Jim Moore) and insurance company (Travelers – Dave Johnson agent) in determining the loss totals for the building and contents. The department will also be working with the insurance company to provide perimeter security and determine the buildings stability. There are numerous cracks within the walls that currently present a danger to the public and investigators who need to access the interior.

I Street between Heron and State will remain closed as well as the alleyways between the building. State Street between H & I will also remain closed until building stability can be determined.

Aberdeen and Montesano Boom trucks were used to throw water over the top of the building, while multiple engines sprayed water into the windows of the second floor. The Aberdeen Police Department blocked off Heron Street from Broadway to H Street as well as the offramp to State street. Officer also helped control a crowd of nearly 200 that began to gather near the fire that at times rose 3 stories above the building, and was reported visible from the Simpson Avenue Bridge, and the Southside of Aberdeen.