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Our firefighters are heading home after two weeks on the Little Giant Fire.
Lt. Hash deployed as a Strike Team Leader trainee, along with Firefighters Deese and Koehnke staffing one of our brush trucks. For 14 night shifts, they patrolled the upper Entiat River Valley, protecting homes and checking for hot spots left behind after the fire made a significant run through the area.
It’s important work. Embers can smolder for days before flaring back up. Crews found and extinguished several hot spots during their deployment, with no additional structures lost in their area.
Life on deployment means long nights on the fire line, sleeping during the day and doing it all over again. When time allowed, the crew also trained together and sharpened skills they can bring back home to Central Pierce.
Deployments like this help communities when they need it most while giving our firefighters valuable experience for the large-scale incidents we may face here at home.
We’re proud of the work they’ve done and are glad to have them back home. ...
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Fire Chief Morrow and Police Chief Engle may have a few dad jokes up their sleeves, but they’re both serious about serving our community. 🚒🚔
We had some fun putting this video together, and we hope it gives you a good laugh. Because while the jokes may be cheesy, the partnership between our fire and police departments is anything but.
We’re proud to work together, support one another, and serve the community. ...
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Last night, our crews responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a large box truck. The collision damaged the truck’s fuel tank, causing diesel fuel to spill onto the roadway.
After identifying the leak, firefighters called HazMat 63 to the scene to help contain the spill. Crews used approximately 15 bags of absorbent carried on the apparatus to mitigate the hazard and keep the fuel from spreading further.
Our fire engines carry equipment to handle a wide range of emergencies, but HazMat 63 carries a much larger supply of specialized tools and materials for hazardous materials incidents. On this call, that meant having the quantity of absorbent crews needed readily available.
Because some of the fuel entered a storm drain, the Washington State Department of Ecology was also notified.
While this was a smaller-scale HazMat incident, it’s a good example of why specialized resources like HazMat 63 are important. Having the right equipment helps our crews safely manage hazards and protect our community and environment. ...
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Our crews are participating in Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) training every week until October. This training consists of realistic scenarios designed to prepare our firefighters and paramedics for emergencies involving numerous patients.
While we hope these types of incidents never happen in our community, training like this ensures we’re ready if an MCI were to occur. During this training, crews practice rapid patient assessment, triage, communication, and teamwork so they can provide the best possible care when every second counts.
By continually sharpening our skills and working together in realistic environments, we're better prepared to protect our community. ...
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Not every role in the fire service is on a fire engine or medic unit, but every role makes a difference.
Behind the scenes, our Central Stores team works every day to keep district operations running smoothly.
Together, this team manages shipping and receiving, purchasing, warehousing, and all aspects of inventory needed for daily emergency operations. They deliver essential supplies to our fire stations and support offices across 178 square miles.
Thank you for keeping our crews equipped, prepared, and ready to serve! ...
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The Pierce County Fair was a blast this weekend! 🚒🎡
We had a great time spending the weekend with our community and making memories along the way.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello. We’ll see you next year! ...
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