LONGTIME COLFAX FIRE CHIEF DIES FROM APPARENT HEART ATTACK WHILE FIGHTING A WILDFIRE
COLFAX—Longtime Colfax Fire Chief Jim Krouse, who had served as Colfax chief for 40 years and a volunteer in Colfax for 52 years, died from an apparent heart attack Saturday afternoon while responding to his fourth call of the day.
Krouse was responding around 3 pm to a wildfire on Green Hollow Road and was pulling hose at the fire scene when he collapsed.
Colfax ambulance quickly responded and emergency medical care was given to Krouse on the scene and immediately transported to Whitman Medical Center in Colfax. Asst Chief Craig Corbeill, who responded with the ambulance, said physicians worked on the former chief but they were not able to revive him.
Crews from around the Palouse, who were helping Colfax with the wildfire, included District 12, District 11, Steptoe, Albion, Palouse, Colfax city and rural departments managed to control the wildfire and extinguish the blaze.
Word quickly spread of Krouse’s passing and when the crews were finished they assembled at Whitman Medical Center and started the procession with the ambulance, that carried Krouse’s body, draped in an American flag, to the Bruning Funeral Home escorted by Whitman County Sheriff’s Department and the Washington State Patrol.
Chief Michael Chapman met with his firefighters at the fire station, many of whom served with Krouse for a number of years, to help them debrief from the situation and to share stories about the former chief.
Chapman said his department was grateful for the compassionate and excellent work of the Whitcom emergency dispatchers during the fire, many of whom had taken radio calls from Krouse over the years.
Chapman said there will be a critical incident debriefing in the next 24-72 hours for those on the scene today and those who served with Krouse for some of those 52 years.
Corbeill said that “Krouse was like a kid in a candy store” when he was making his fourth run today, driving a water tender to the Green Hollow Road fire. Krouse who served as Colfax Chief from 1972 to 2010, followed his father, Earl, who was chief prior to Jim.
When the word got out to other fire districts of the passing of Krouse, Pullman fire responded with Asst Chief Ryan Scharnhorst and an ambulance to help Colfax on their calls.
Shortly after arriving, Pullman responded to one medic call in Colfax. Because there was a fatality with this wildfire, Pullman sent fire marshal Chris Wehrung and asst fire marshal Tony Nuttman to investigate the fire scene and to help determine the cause. At the time of this release, Nuttman, who is serving as the lead investigator, said the cause remains under investigation.
Arrangements for Chief Krouse are pending at the Bruning Funeral Home in Colfax.
On Saturday, February 9th, 2019 the 3rd Annual Fireman’s Ball was held at the SEL Event Center in Pullman, Washington. This event is put on by the Pullman Firefighters to raise funds to help individuals who are affected by emergencies.
I was asked to take photographs for the event. It was set up in two areas. One was to do “couples” photos and the other was just candid shots from the event.
My setup was the solid black background hanging free. It was illuminated with two light boxes. I didn’t have as much light as I would have liked. I didn’t use a flash just the light boxes. I used my Canon 6D with a 50mm prime f/1.2 lens. I wanted to ensure I had a good depth of field so I used f/8. Even with a speed of 1/60th of a second for the shutter I was forced to increase the ISO setting to 1000. Way higher than I would have liked but the best I could do with the other settings and the lack of lighting. I just need more light boxes or other lighting without the flash. I have been unhappy with the flash near the camera due to the shadowing I get on my backgrounds. Maybe I just need the umbrella flash system. Nonetheless they are not terrible but they are not as sharp as I would have liked.
This was also the first time to do real “couples” photos. So I see some things I would do differently next time. I allows people to get into their own poses. I didn’t scrutinize anything but I think I will give some helpful tips for the next time around and stage people better.
For the candid shots I was in a darker room. I used both the Canon 70D and 6D camera. The 70D had a 18-135mm zoom. The 6D had the 50mm prime lens. Both cameras had external flashes with a light diffuser. Both had ISO settings into the 1000-1600 range. I think overall the candid shots turned out as good as I was going to get them with the lighting at hand. Again I think I could have done better with my flash usage and I will work on that in the future. I tried to make my way around to the tables and get some candid couples shots there too.
The event went very well. Lots of people showed up and they raised money for the cause.
On January 29th, 2017 at 0800 Lieutenant Rudy Fisher walked into Pullman Fire Station 32 (the Deuce) for his final time as a member of the Pullman Fire Department. 24-hours later Lt. Fisher would be given the flag that was flying over the station in a ceremony performed by the Pullman Fire Honor Guard. The flag was handed to Lt. Fisher by Chief Mike Heston.
Lt. Fisher along with Firefighters McPherson, Gibbons, and Krieger worked his final shift on the north side of Pullman answering calls for service.
During the day I had the opportunity to shoot some photos with Lt. Fisher and his wife, Lisa. We took the photoshoot to Station 31 to include the men working there. Captain Reiber, Firefighters Gollnick, Erickson, and Branson where covering the south part of Pullman.
All the members of both stations took part in the photoshoot. I have included a hand full of the photos.
At 0800 on January 30th, 2017 Lt. Fisher’s final shift came to an end. The Honor Guard marched to the flag pole, lowered the American Flag, folded it, and it was ultimately presented to Lt. Fisher.
Again I was on hand to take photos of the Flag Ceremony and the celebration that took place afterwards in the Deuce. This was a great opportunity for people to congratulate Lt. Fisher on his retirement. Several retired firefighters made their way to the celebration. I tried to get as many photos as I could with newly-retired Lt. Fisher and the people in attendance.
Nearly a quarter-century, on February 10, 1992, Rudy Fisher was hired as a city of Pullman Firefighter by the late Chief Pat Wilkins. When Rudy was hired the main fire station on South Grand was the career station. The Deuce was the reserve station. That all changed in 2005 when WSU stopped providing their own fire services and started to use the City of Pullman Fire Department. At that time the Deuce was made into a career and reserve fire station. At the same time Lieutenants were added to the rank of firefighters. Rudy was selected as one of the first three Lieutenants of Pullman Fire.
I had the opportunity ask Rudy some questions about his quarter-century run at being a city of Pullman Firefighter.
My first question is the typical question that many people ask. Why did you want to be a firefighter? He said “First of all I wanted to help others in a time of need. I wanted a challenge and I loved the problem solving aspect that this career choice offered every day.”
Of all the events, calls, and activities what one(s) sticks out in his mind? Rudy responded by saying “Infants and young children calls left the most lasting impressions on me. Creative activities by the student population are too numerous to list but did make me chuckle and / or scratch my head in amazement.”
Firefighters seem to have a favorite apparatus and Rudy was no different. I had a feeling that I already knew the answer before I asked, but I wanted to know what his favorite apparatus was. He said “The H & W (E32) was the first Red Engine in the fleet. It looked great and was very user friendly.” That was the engine we used to base the crew photos during the photoshoot. It also happens to be the engine Rudy requested for that purpose.
For anyone thinking about becoming a firefighter Rudy suggests “You need to have thick skin, roll with the punches, adapt and overcome, be patient, and have a passion to help others.”
I asked Rudy to look back at the Pullman Fire Department he joined 25 years ago compared to today. I then asked what he thought was the most important/best change that had taken place. Rudy said “Transitioning from a BLS (Basic Life Support) service to ALS (Advanced Life Support) [emergency medical] service.” Rudy was there for the transition and saw the difference that a paramedic can make in the positive outcome when someone is in dire straits.
Finally I asked Rudy if there was anything he would like to add, say as words or wisdom, or give a farewell statement. Rudy closed by saying “I believe a person should stand up for what’s right and true. Be accountable for your actions. Learn how to think and not what to think. Treasure your friends and family as time goes by really fast. Never regret a day in your life: good days give happiness, bad days give experience, worst days give lessons, and best days give memories.”
Thank you Lt. Rudy Fisher for your service to the City of Pullman and surrounding communities.
Lt. Fisher in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher in the Officer seat of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher in the Officer seat of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in front of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa on the jump seats in Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa on the jump seats in Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa on the jump seats in Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa on the jump seats in Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa on the jump seats in Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa on the jump seats in Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in the cab of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in the cab of Engine 32.
Lt. Fisher standing next to the Officer door of Engine 31.
Lt. Fisher standing next to the Officer door of Engine 31.
Lt. Fisher on the step of Engine 31.
Lt. Fisher on the step of Engine 31.
Lt. Fisher at the pump panel on Engine 31.
Lt. Fisher at the pump panel on Engine 31.
Lt. Fisher at the pump panel on Engine 31.
Lt. Fisher at the pump panel on Engine 31.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in the cab on Engine 31.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa in the cab on Engine 31.
Lt. Fisher, Captain Reiber, FFs Gollnick, McPherson, Gribbons, and Krieger. Engine 31 in the background.
Lt. Fisher, Captain Reiber, FFs Gollnick, McPherson, Gribbons, and Krieger. Engine 31 in the background.
Lt. Fisher, Captain Reiber, FFs Gollnick, McPherson, Gribbons, and Krieger. Engine 31 in the background.
Lt. Fisher, Captain Reiber, FFs Gollnick, McPherson, Gribbons, and Krieger. Engine 31 in the background.
FF Gollnick keeping things light hearted.
FF Gollnick keeping things light hearted.
Lt. Fisher in the foreground with Captain Reiber, FFs Gollnick, McPherson, Gibbons, and Kreiger. Engine 31 in the background.
Lt. Fisher in the foreground with Captain Reiber, FFs Gollnick, McPherson, Gibbons, and Kreiger. Engine 31 in the background.
Lt. Fisher on the step of Engine 31 with FFs Gollnick, Capt Reiber, FFs McPherson, Gibbons, and Krieger.
Lt. Fisher on the step of Engine 31 with FFs Gollnick, Capt Reiber, FFs McPherson, Gibbons, and Krieger.
Lt. Fisher on the step of Engine 31 with FFs Gollnick, Capt Reiber, FFs McPherson, Gibbons, and Krieger.
Lt. Fisher on the step of Engine 31 with FFs Gollnick, Capt Reiber, FFs McPherson, Gibbons, and Krieger.
FFs Krieger, Erickson, and Branson, Capt Reiber, Lt. Fisher, FFs Gollnick, Gibbons, and McPherson. Engine 31 in the background.
FFs Krieger, Erickson, and Branson, Capt Reiber, Lt. Fisher, FFs Gollnick, Gibbons, and McPherson. Engine 31 in the background.
FFs Krieger, Erickson, and Branson, Capt Reiber, Lt. Fisher, FFs Gollnick, Gibbons, and McPherson. Engine 31 in the background.
FFs Krieger, Erickson, and Branson, Capt Reiber, Lt. Fisher, FFs Gollnick, Gibbons, and McPherson. Engine 31 in the background.
Lt. Fisher on the step of Engine 31 with FFs Krieger, Erickson, and Branson, Capt Reiber, FFs Gollnick, Gibbons, and McPherson.
Lt. Fisher on the step of Engine 31 with FFs Krieger, Erickson, and Branson, Capt Reiber, FFs Gollnick, Gibbons, and McPherson.
FFs Krieger, Erickson, and Branson, Lt. Fisher, Capt Reiber, FFs Gollnick, Gibbons, and McPherson. Engine 31 in the background.
FFs Krieger, Erickson, and Branson, Lt. Fisher, Capt Reiber, FFs Gollnick, Gibbons, and McPherson. Engine 31 in the background.
Lt. Fisher in the foreground with FFs Krieger, Erickson, and Branson, Capt Reiber, FFs Gollnick, Gibbons, and McPherson. Engine 31 in the background.
Lt. Fisher in the foreground with FFs Krieger, Erickson, and Branson, Capt Reiber, FFs Gollnick, Gibbons, and McPherson. Engine 31 in the background.
FF Branson, Captain Reiber, Lt. Fisher, FFs Gollnick, and Erickson.
FF Branson, Captain Reiber, Lt. Fisher, FFs Gollnick, and Erickson.
FF Branson, Captain Reiber, Lt. Fisher, FFs Gollnick, and Erickson.
FF Branson, Captain Reiber, Lt. Fisher, FFs Gollnick, and Erickson.
Captain Reiber and Lt. Fisher.
Captain Reiber and Lt. Fisher.
Members of the Pullman Fire Honor Guard practicing prior to the Flag Ceremony.
Members of the Pullman Fire Honor Guard practicing prior to the Flag Ceremony.
Members of the Pullman Fire Honor Guard practicing prior to the Flag Ceremony.
Members of the Pullman Fire Honor Guard practicing prior to the Flag Ceremony.
Members of the Pullman Fire Honor Guard practicing prior to the Flag Ceremony.
Members of the Pullman Fire Honor Guard practicing prior to the Flag Ceremony.
The final shift board. Lt. Fisher with FF McPherson covering for FF Caessens, FF Gibbons, and FF Krieger.
The final shift board. Lt. Fisher with FF McPherson covering for FF Caessens, FF Gibbons, and FF Krieger.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa walk past the flag pole during the Flag Ceremony.
Lt. Fisher and his wife Lisa walk past the flag pole during the Flag Ceremony.
The American Flag fly proudly in the wind on the morning of Lt. Fisher's final shift.
The American Flag fly proudly in the wind on the morning of Lt. Fisher's final shift.
The Honor Guard salute the American Flag that is flying over Station 32.
The Honor Guard salute the American Flag that is flying over Station 32.
Lt. Fisher and wife Lisa stand near Chief Heston. They are observing as the Honor Guard folds the flag.
Lt. Fisher and wife Lisa stand near Chief Heston. They are observing as the Honor Guard folds the flag.
The Pullman Fire Honor Guard folds the flag that flew over Station 32 on Lt. Fisher's final shift.
The Pullman Fire Honor Guard folds the flag that flew over Station 32 on Lt. Fisher's final shift.
FF Gollnick prepares to march the flag to Chief Heston.
FF Gollnick prepares to march the flag to Chief Heston.
FF Gollnick salutes Chief Heston after handing the flag to the Chief.
FF Gollnick salutes Chief Heston after handing the flag to the Chief.
Lt. Fisher with his wife Lisa being presented the flag that flew over Station 32 on his final shift by Fire Chief Heston.
Lt. Fisher with his wife Lisa being presented the flag that flew over Station 32 on his final shift by Fire Chief Heston.
Lt. Fisher with his wife Lisa being presented the flag that flew over Station 32 on his final shift by Fire Chief Heston.
Lt. Fisher with his wife Lisa being presented the flag that flew over Station 32 on his final shift by Fire Chief Heston.
Lt. Fisher with his wife Lisa just after being presented the flag that flew over Station 32 on his final shift.
Lt. Fisher with his wife Lisa just after being presented the flag that flew over Station 32 on his final shift.
Lt. Fisher with the flag that flew over Station 32 on his final shift.
Lt. Fisher with the flag that flew over Station 32 on his final shift.
Captain Foster with Retired FF Dragoo.
Captain Foster with Retired FF Dragoo.
FFs Branson and Erickson with Lt. Fisher.
FFs Branson and Erickson with Lt. Fisher.
Retired Captain Whitman with Lt. Fisher.
Retired Captain Whitman with Lt. Fisher.
Retired FF Dragoo with Lt. Fisher.
Retired FF Dragoo with Lt. Fisher.
Crew Leader Oppegaard presented Lt. Fisher with a gift from the C-Shift Reserves.
Crew Leader Oppegaard presented Lt. Fisher with a gift from the C-Shift Reserves.
Retired FF Wesson receives a hug from Palouse EMT Annie Pillers.
Retired FF Wesson receives a hug from Palouse EMT Annie Pillers.
Retired FF Wesson with Lt. Fisher.
Retired FF Wesson with Lt. Fisher.
Palouse FF Marv Pillers with Lt. Fisher.
Palouse FF Marv Pillers with Lt. Fisher.
Palouse EMT Annie Pillers with Lt. Fisher.
Palouse EMT Annie Pillers with Lt. Fisher.
WSU Police Officer Kirshner and Lt. Fisher.
WSU Police Officer Kirshner and Lt. Fisher.
Retired FF Wesson and FF Sugden get a laugh re-living one thing that Wesson was known for: cutting a donut in half and only having half of it.
Retired FF Wesson and FF Sugden get a laugh re-living one thing that Wesson was known for: cutting a donut in half and only having half of it.
Lt. Fisher with his parents and mother-in-law. Engine 32 in the background.
Lt. Fisher with his parents and mother-in-law. Engine 32 in the background.
Captain Reiber and Lt. Fisher.
Captain Reiber and Lt. Fisher.
Lt. Fisher with his parents.
Lt. Fisher with his parents.
Captain Foster with Lt. Fisher.
Captain Foster with Lt. Fisher.
Capts. Reiber and Foster with Lt. Fisher. Engine 32 in the background.
Capts. Reiber and Foster with Lt. Fisher. Engine 32 in the background.
Assistant Chief Scharnhorst with Lt. Fisher.
Assistant Chief Scharnhorst with Lt. Fisher.
FF Nuttman and Wehrung with Lt. Fisher.
FF Nuttman and Wehrung with Lt. Fisher.
FF Heebink and Gollnick with Lt. Fisher.
FF Heebink and Gollnick with Lt. Fisher.
Retired FF Dragoo, FF Gollnick with Lt. Fisher.
Retired FF Dragoo, FF Gollnick with Lt. Fisher.
Lt. Fisher all smiles with his donut and Capt. Reiber.
Lt. Fisher all smiles with his donut and Capt. Reiber.
This afternoon there was a mass causality incident drill in which multiple fire and EMS agencies along with the three area hospitals took part.
The scene was an overturned tour bus with approximately 25 patients. Responders came from Fire District 12, Fire District 11, Fire District 4, Albion Fire Department, Pullman Fire Department, and Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Fire Department. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office and Lifeflight also participated in this drill.
The Incident Commander was FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.
I had the opportunity to shoot the photographs during the drill.
Firefighter Marv Pillers (an assistant for this drill) is inside the overturned bus with the simulated patients.
Firefighter Marv Pillers (an assistant for this drill) is inside the overturned bus with the simulated patients.
A view of one of the simulated patients inside of the overturned bus.
A view of one of the simulated patients inside of the overturned bus.
The overturned bus prior to the start of the MCI drill.
The overturned bus prior to the start of the MCI drill.
FD12 fire apparatus 12-15 was one of the first arriving units to the scene.
FD12 fire apparatus 12-15 was one of the first arriving units to the scene.
Initial arriving firefighters are overwhelmed with the number of simulated patients.
Initial arriving firefighters are overwhelmed with the number of simulated patients.
Simulated "walking wounded" patients are meandering around the scene upon the arrival of the firefighters.
Simulated "walking wounded" patients are meandering around the scene upon the arrival of the firefighters.
Firefighters start to arrive at the overturned bus.
Firefighters start to arrive at the overturned bus.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, stands beside Rescue 32.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, stands beside Rescue 32.
Firefighters triage the simulated patients with triage tags.
Firefighters triage the simulated patients with triage tags.
A firefighter assists a simulated "walking wounded" patient to safety.
A firefighter assists a simulated "walking wounded" patient to safety.
Firefighters bring medical equipment to deal with all the simulated patients.
Firefighters bring medical equipment to deal with all the simulated patients.
Firefighters bring extrication equipment to cut open the bus.
Firefighters bring extrication equipment to cut open the bus.
Several emergency apparatus can be seen lined up behind the overturned bus.
Several emergency apparatus can be seen lined up behind the overturned bus.
Several emergency apparatus are visible at a MCI drill.
Several emergency apparatus are visible at a MCI drill.
A crew of firefighters arrive on scene of the MCI.
A crew of firefighters arrive on scene of the MCI.
Newly arriving firefighters do a face-to-face to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.
Newly arriving firefighters do a face-to-face to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.
Two firefighters in the triage area tending to several simulated patients.
Two firefighters in the triage area tending to several simulated patients.
A firefighter has his hands full with multiple simulated patients.
A firefighter has his hands full with multiple simulated patients.
A line of emergency apparatus from multiple agencies are visible during an MCI drill.
A line of emergency apparatus from multiple agencies are visible during an MCI drill.
Firefighter Ian Turner checks on simulated patients inside of a bus.
Firefighter Ian Turner checks on simulated patients inside of a bus.
Firefighters quickly walk a simulated patient on a backboard to a waiting ambulance.
Firefighters quickly walk a simulated patient on a backboard to a waiting ambulance.
Firefighters lift a simulated patient secured to a backboard on to a cot for transport.
Firefighters lift a simulated patient secured to a backboard on to a cot for transport.
Firefighters prepare to load a simulated patient into an ambulance.
Firefighters prepare to load a simulated patient into an ambulance.
Firefighters work prepare to load a simulated patient into an ambulance.
Firefighters work prepare to load a simulated patient into an ambulance.
A simulated patient looks on as another simulated patient is loaded into an ambulance.
A simulated patient looks on as another simulated patient is loaded into an ambulance.
Firefighters starting the process of removing simulated patients from the overturned bus.
Firefighters starting the process of removing simulated patients from the overturned bus.
Firefighters assist a simulated patient out of the overturned bus.
Firefighters assist a simulated patient out of the overturned bus.
Firefighters swarm the scene of the bus accident during an MCI drill.
Firefighters swarm the scene of the bus accident during an MCI drill.
Although there are several ambulances lined up there are more simulated patients than the ambulances on scene can transport to the hospital.
Although there are several ambulances lined up there are more simulated patients than the ambulances on scene can transport to the hospital.
A simulated "walking wounded" patient is tended to by firefighters.
A simulated "walking wounded" patient is tended to by firefighters.
FF Krieger along with other firefighters are outnumbered by simulated patients in the triage area.
FF Krieger along with other firefighters are outnumbered by simulated patients in the triage area.
FF Krieger in the triage area.
FF Krieger in the triage area.
Firefighters wheel a cot to a waiting ambulance.
Firefighters wheel a cot to a waiting ambulance.
A group of firefighters carry a simulated patient on a backboard.
A group of firefighters carry a simulated patient on a backboard.
FF Krieger along with other firefighters are outnumbered by the simulated patients in the triage area.
FF Krieger along with other firefighters are outnumbered by the simulated patients in the triage area.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, along with Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston and Public Information Officer Glenn Johnson.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, along with Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston and Public Information Officer Glenn Johnson.
FF Oppegaard and FF Turner making their way into the overturned bus.
FF Oppegaard and FF Turner making their way into the overturned bus.
Firefighters from multiple agencies work together to extricate a simulated patient from an overturned bus.
Firefighters from multiple agencies work together to extricate a simulated patient from an overturned bus.
Firefighters packaging a simulated patient pulled from the overturned bus while firefighters in the distance deal with many more simulated patients in the triage area.
Firefighters packaging a simulated patient pulled from the overturned bus while firefighters in the distance deal with many more simulated patients in the triage area.
Firefighters "package" a simulated patient.
Firefighters "package" a simulated patient.
Lifeflight's helicopter over the scene.
Lifeflight's helicopter over the scene.
Lifeflight's helicopter circling around the scene before landing. (The bird says "Medstar" but it now belongs to Lifeflight after the two companies merged).
Lifeflight's helicopter circling around the scene before landing. (The bird says "Medstar" but it now belongs to Lifeflight after the two companies merged).
Lifeflight's helicopter a foot off the ground during landing.
Lifeflight's helicopter a foot off the ground during landing.
Firefighters tend to simulated patients in the triage area.
Firefighters tend to simulated patients in the triage area.
Media members Evan Ellis and Josh Babcock speak to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, while the events are unfolding.
Media members Evan Ellis and Josh Babcock speak to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, while the events are unfolding.
Media members Evan Ellis and Josh Babcock speak to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, while the events are unfolding.
Media members Evan Ellis and Josh Babcock speak to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, while the events are unfolding.
Several patients in the triage area with a number of firefighters helping them.
Several patients in the triage area with a number of firefighters helping them.
FF Marv Pillers looks through the front window of the bus.
FF Marv Pillers looks through the front window of the bus.
A simulated patient is being prepped for placement on Lifeflight's cot.
A simulated patient is being prepped for placement on Lifeflight's cot.
Lifeflight's crew and firefighters work with a large number of simulated patients.
Lifeflight's crew and firefighters work with a large number of simulated patients.
Firefighters working in the triage group discussing patient care.
Firefighters working in the triage group discussing patient care.
FF Oppegaard talking to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.
FF Oppegaard talking to Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.
Several simulated patients are waiting for help during the MCI drill.
Several simulated patients are waiting for help during the MCI drill.
FF Domreis is explaining something to FF Krieger.
FF Domreis is explaining something to FF Krieger.
FF Domries was a member of the extrication team.
FF Domries was a member of the extrication team.
Lt. Parrish listens to FF Krieger.
Lt. Parrish listens to FF Krieger.
Firefighters tend to a simulated patient, placing her on a cot.
Firefighters tend to a simulated patient, placing her on a cot.
A simulated patient is loaded into Lifeflight's bird.
A simulated patient is loaded into Lifeflight's bird.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, reviews information on his incident command board.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, reviews information on his incident command board.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, issues orders via the radio.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson, issues orders via the radio.
Firefighters tend to simulated patients in triage.
Firefighters tend to simulated patients in triage.
FF Krieger and FF Domreis.
FF Krieger and FF Domreis.
Firefighters discuss patient care.
Firefighters discuss patient care.
Local Fire and EMS agencies working a bus accident with multiple patients.
Incident Commander, FD12 Captain Eric Gibson.
After all the patients have been extricated from the bus all the remains are the tools and the law enforcement who is helping to block the scene from vehicle traffic.
After all the patients have been extricated from the bus all the remains are the tools and the law enforcement who is helping to block the scene from vehicle traffic.
City of Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson (who doubles as the Pullman Fire Department's Public Information Officer) is on scene to assist.
City of Pullman Mayor Glenn Johnson (who doubles as the Pullman Fire Department's Public Information Officer) is on scene to assist.
Firefighter Joe Branson in front of Rescue 32.
Firefighter Joe Branson in front of Rescue 32.
A cot is rolled into a triage area with several simulated patients waiting to go to the hospital.
A cot is rolled into a triage area with several simulated patients waiting to go to the hospital.
A view of the overturned bus from the top of Pullman Fire Department's Rescue 32.
A view of the overturned bus from the top of Pullman Fire Department's Rescue 32.
Firefighters load a simulated patient into the back of the ambulance.
Firefighters load a simulated patient into the back of the ambulance.
FD12 Captain Eric Gibson was the Incident Commander for this drill. In this photo Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston and FD12 Captain Mike Lehmitz are visible in his sunglasses.
FD12 Captain Eric Gibson was the Incident Commander for this drill. In this photo Pullman Fire Chief Mike Heston and FD12 Captain Mike Lehmitz are visible in his sunglasses.
FF Krieger and FF Domreis listening to Lt. Parrish.
FF Krieger and FF Domreis listening to Lt. Parrish
Annie Pillers and Chris Scharer talking over lunch at the debriefing.
Annie Pillers and Chris Scharer talking over lunch at the debriefing.
Randy Miller and David Buckley from Colfax Fire and Rescue in the debriefing.
Randy Miller and David Buckley from Colfax Fire and Rescue in the debriefing.
