Chamber meeting highlighted by fire safety discussion from chief

Ritzville Fire Chief Jim Bostic spoke at the regular meeting of the Ritzville Area Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 13 regarding fire safety in the home and the importance of using smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Bostic also updated those in attendance about the fire department’s current rating and the programs the department has completed in the past few months.

Bostic began his presentation explaining the difference between the Ritzville Fire Department and Adams County Protection District No. 1.

While both departments work out of the same fire station and share the same volunteer firefighte...