While Graham Fire & Rescue crew members were shopping for dinner at Safeway Wednesday, thieves robbed their fire truck of “an essential piece of equipment that is used to rescue trapped firefighters, our Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) bag.”
A report in komonews.com says the equipment is worth $8,000. The theft occurred after the firefighters wrapped up a training exercise. The company was able to replace the equipment with a bag from another rig, but now they’re short a backup.
State officials have introduced a bill to stiffen penalties for people who steal from firefighters, as such crimes have become more common in the area.
