When the Washington Volunteer Fire Department arose from the ashes of a heated political squabble last year, one thing remained: the need for new equipment.California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection area chief Tony Clarabut had pointed to the need of a working emergency vehicle and then helped fill the gap. John Scull of the Bureau of Land Management office said Clarabut asked BLM if they could help.Earlier this week, BLM presented new Washington Fire Chief Mike Stewart with a used vehicle that can be driven for rescues, small fires and medical emergencies. The 1995 Ford truck is equipped with …