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Firefighters respond and train

The Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department responded to a power pole fire Sunday in East Heights along the highway to Wilbur about 8 a.m.

And electric power pole and a transformer were burning. A transformer exploded about 9 a.m., the department reported.

Volunteers also attended a search and rescue training on Thursday at the former middle school in Grand Coulee.

The department appreciated the ability to use the school for the training.

"Great training and sharing of ideas between new and old firefighters!" they said on their Facebook. "We continue to train to be able to serve our community in a time of need!"

 

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