Fire agencies on this side of the Cascade Mountains are preparing for emergencies as temperatures get hotter and conditions get drier.
Wildfires were once a rare occurrence in western Washington. However, now the fires have become a real threat annually during the summer season. Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue
"It’s the very first step in becoming a wildland firefighter," said Brian Kees, captain of training at Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue. "We want to make sure that we’re prepared for home, as we’re seeing there’s more and more fires happening on the west side including our fire district here and neighboring agencies," said Kees.
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