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Spokane County entered a 60-day burning ban July 13. Open burning and recreational fires within the unincorporated areas of the county are banned for the two-month period. As long as appropriate approvals are obtained, the ban does not preclude burning otherwise sanctioned by Ordinance, such as field burning, or the use of backyard barbecues, chimneys and other patio/deck warmers with approved fuel such as seasoned firewood, briquettes or propane. (U.S. Air Force file photo/Tech. Sgt. Edward Gyokeres)


Burning banned in Spokane County

Spokane County entered a 60-day burning ban July 13. Open burning and recreational fires within the unincorporated areas of the county are banned for the two-month period. As long as appropriate approvals are obtained, the ban does not preclude burning otherwise sanctioned by Ordinance, such as field burning, or the use of backyard barbecues, chimneys and other patio/deck warmers with approved fuel such as seasoned firewood, briquettes or propane. (U.S. Air Force file photo/Tech. Sgt. Edward Gyokeres)

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Maj. Kevin McMahon, 92nd Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks with Jessica Kirk, Greater Spokane Incorporated procurement technical assistance center manager, during an honorary commander’s tour Oct. 27, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The program helps community leaders learn the importance of the missions at the base, and get to know the Airmen who execute them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
92nd Mission Support Group honorary commanders receive a hazardous material decontamination demonstration from the base fire department during a tour Oct. 27, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The Honorary Commander program’s purpose is to partner with and educate influential members of the community on the similarities and differences of military and civilian operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
Staff Sgt. Caleb Myers, 92nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, answers questions asked about the M4 Carbine from Todd Kiesbuy, Regional Business Manager with Avistia Utilities, during an honorary commander’s tour Oct. 27, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The honorary commanders program brings together leaders from the military and civilian communities together in an informal program designed to continue to raise mutual understanding and establish bonds of friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
Airman 1st Class Jonathan Jackson, 92nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, receives a KC-135 Stratotanker after it returns from a refueling mission Oct. 23, 2015, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Crew chiefs are an essential part of Fairchild. It is the crew chiefs job to make sure all of the KC-135s on base are mission ready at all times. If an aircraft needs a repair the crew chief either conducts the repair themselves or coordinates the repair with the proper specialist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
Col. Brain McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Col. Mathew Fritz, 92nd ARW, vice commander, talk about the KC-135 Stratotankers new Block 45 upgrade and how it is beneficial to the KC-135’s utilization Oct. 23, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Different aspects of the Block 45 upgrade include a new radio altimeter, a new auto pilot, a new digital liquid crystal display and several other small changes to the interface. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
Maj. John Chappelle, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron chief of standardization and evaluation, explains the new Block 45 upgrades interface and what it does for the pilot to base leadership Oct. 23, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The Block 45 greatly improves the automation of the aircraft and makes the mission of fueling the fight easier for the pilots of the KC-135 Stratotanker. The Block 45 upgrade consists of a new, more advanced auto pilot, radio altimeter, digital liquid crystal display and several other small changes to the interface. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
Airmen exit the KC-135 Stratotanker after returning Oct. 23, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. The KC-135 is the core of the United States Air Force’s aerial refueling capability, and has been for over 50 years. It provides aerial refueling support to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
Capt. Tim McBride, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, taxies in a KC-135 Stratotanker after conducting a refueling mission Oct. 23, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. This particular KC-135 is the first of 22 KC-135’s at Fairchild to receive the Block-45 upgrade. The Block 45 upgrade consists of a new, more advanced auto pilot, radio altimeter, digital liquid crystal display and several other small changes to the interface. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
Senior Airman Troy Jones, 92nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, receives a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 23, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. As a crew chief Jones is responsible for maintenance, upkeep of the aircraft and ensuring the KC-135 is mission ready at all times. If a repair is needed crew chiefs will either do the repair themselves or coordinate with the proper specialist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Campbell)
Base firefighters, commanders and chiefs pose for a photo during a controlled fire demonstration Oct. 22, 2015, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Base leadership participated in a live fire demonstration on the flightline to learn how to help fight fires and experience what it is like to be a firefighter. They donned the gear and learned how to correctly use the air tanks and fire hoses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
Base commanders and chiefs assist Fairchild firefighters in a controlled fire demonstration Oct. 22, 2015, on the flightline at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Base leadership was invited to participate in a live fire demonstration where they suited up and learned how to correctly use the air tanks and fire hoses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)
Firefighters assist base leadership in putting out a controlled fire during a demonstration Oct. 22, 2015, on the flightline at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. Commanders and chiefs participated in a live fire demonstration and learned what it takes to be a firefighter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)