Woodinville Fire Department Adds New Lieutenant

WOODINVILLE, WA - The fire department's newest lieutenant, a 13-year veteran, was officially sworn in during the Woodinville Fire and Rescue Board meeting on Tuesday night.

New Lt. Pat Imboden has been with the department as a firefighter since 2003, and is a Washington State University graduate.

In addition to his duties fighting fires, Imboden has broadened the department's training programs. In 2012, he participated in a pipeline safety training program, which made the department eligible for a $1,000 grant from the Williams-Northwest Pipeline Company, according to the Woodinville Weekly. The grant allowed the Woodinville firefighters to train on gas monitoring equipment.

The Northwest Pipeline moves natural gas through the region, and passes directly through Woodinville along Paradise Road.

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