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Firefighter praises new brush truck; police recruit begins four‑month academy
Summary
Firefighter John Lautenslager reported the new brush truck performed well on a Shawnee Road fire, saying it 'operated like a dream,' and the council was told Officer Cody Johnson started the police academy in Burien and will train for four months.
Colfax’s public‑safety reports at the Sept. 16 meeting included a positive update on new equipment and a staffing note. Firefighter John Lautenslager reported the city used its new brush truck on a fire on Shawnee Road and said it "operated like a dream." The council recorded that the apparatus performed as intended during initial operational use.
On the police side, the council was told Officer Cody Johnson began the police academy in Burien the day of the meeting and will be in training for four months. No further staffing timelines or backfill plans were stated during the meeting.
