On Sunday, May 4th, 2008 at approximately 4:00 pm. Bremerton Fire Fighters responded to a single car accident on Northbound Highway 3 near Loxie Eagans Blvd. Engine 2 and Medic 2, arriving first, reported heavy mechanism with what appeared to be 2 patients involved with 1 being trapped. 2 Airlift Northwest helicopters were immediately dispatched. Unfortunately, due to the major mechanism involved, the trapped patient died at the scene. In all Engine 2, Ladder 1, Medic 2, Medic 16 (South Kitsap Fire Local 2876) and Duty Chief 103 responded along with Washington State Patrol.

Kitsap Sun photo by Carolyn J. Yaschur

The Bremerton Firefighters, I.A.F.F. 437 will be at our local Baskin & Robbins (B & R) Wednesday, April 30^th , at 5:00 pm. This will be the second consecutive year we've supported “31 Cent Scoop Night.”  This national event is held annually to support the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.     B & R will be donating $100,000 to this charity. Firefighters will be on hand to meet the public, answer questions, and to give fire engine tours. For more information you can check out:

National Fallen Firefighter’s Fund @ www.firehero.org  or Baskin & Robbins @ www.baskinrobbins.com