Washington firefighters News

Although Burlington Northern Santa Fe has improved the safety of oil trains, a Spokane Valley fire official says firefighters would be “extremely challenged” to respond to a significant event. Deputy Chief Andy Hail told a state hearing Tuesday night in …

Burlington Northern Santa Fe is paying for 142 Washington firefighters to receive training in Pueblo, Colorado, in oil train accidents. The Seattle Times reports the classes began in July and will continue through the end of the year. Spokesman Gus …