Documentary Looks at History, Capabilities of Yakima (WA) Fire Department

Yakima (WA) Fire Captain Alex Langbell shared a recent video the details the history and capabilities of his fire department. The video describes firefighterstraining as well as some of the significant fires in the city’s history, among other subjects.

Located about 60 miles southeast of Mt. Rainier in Washington, Yakima is the state’s ninth largest city by population.

One of the largest fires in the city's history.

Firefighters on scene at a structure fire in Yakima, Washington.

Alex Langbell is a captain with the Yakima (WA) Fire Department.

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