71 Washington State Emergency Management Agency, Camp Murray, Washington, November 25, 0730 Hrs (1430Z)

Washington State Emergency Management Agency, Camp Murray, Washington, November 25, 0730 Hrs (1430Z)

"Grand Coulee PD had an officer fall in the line last night." The person working the ESF 13 desk said. "Grant County coroner says he took two to the chest with no vest, and then he was placed back in his cruiser and the cruiser was set on fire." "When did we learn about this?" Zoe asked, she had walked into the room next to Michelle. "Just now, Ma'am." He glanced in their direction. "They said it happened some time before five am." Zoe and Michelle looked at each other. "Do we have any information? Suspect vehicle, any thing?" Michelle asked. Sometimes it was scary how much Michelle and Zoe's brains acted similarly. "Nothing. The unit didn't call it in when he made the stop. At the chief's request they do checks every two hours. He had responded to the three am check, but by the time they got to the five am check, he didn't respond. One of the BPA employees came across the smoldering remains of the car while going down a service road to get to the Power Switch Yard. Zoe and Michelle shared a glance. "Get me the Spokane office, now." "Yes, Ma'am." The communication tech said. When you were the head of the agency, you got what you wanted. "Michelle, Set the battle rhythm" "Yes, Ma'am." Michelle replied. "I want all department heads in the 101A conference room in fifteen minutes." Michelle said loud enough to be heard over the din in the room that had increased in volume with the news of the officer that had fallen in the line of duty and possibly given his life to help protect the Homeland. He would be the first casualty in this war that they were now fighting.