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Posted: Mar 21, 2024

1934 Ford fire truck: An effort to preserve firefighting history for one Nebraska fire rescue department

VIDEO/PHOTOS: In about four months, towns across America will hold their very own Fourth of July parades. Local fire and rescue teams often join in the fun, hanging off fire trucks and ambulances as they ride through town. If you find yourself in Waverly for its parade, you might see something a little less normal.
- PUB DATE: 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The North Platte Telegraph - Metered Site
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Posted: Mar 21, 2024

Timeline: Oso, the deadliest landslide in US history

VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Ten years ago, the deadliest landslide in U.S. history struck the small town of Oso, Washington. Forty-three people were killed on March 22, 2014, when the hillside above the Steelhead Haven neighborhood in Snohomish County collapsed, wiping out state Route 530, homes and cars. It was a beautiful Saturday morning in the close-knit community of Oso when the hillside gave way.
- PUB DATE: 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle
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Posted: Mar 20, 2024

South County Fire Chief Thad Hovis to retire

South County Fire Chief Thad Hovis has announced he will be retiring on July 1. “It has been a gift to be part of the fire service and this organization. I am extremely proud of the men and women of South County Fire (SCF) who do amazing work and serve the people of southwest Snohomish County with passion and compassion.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 3:52:26 PM - SOURCE: Lynnwood Today - Metered Site
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Posted: Mar 20, 2024

Person escapes Kent house fire by climbing on roof

One person was taken to the hospital after escaping a house fire by climbing the roof in Kent Wednesday morning. According to Puget Sound Fire (PSF), the fire happened just before midnight on 259th St., down the road from the East Hill Baptist Church. When firefighters arrived, flames were seen coming from the upstairs bedroom window.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 11:10:57 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle
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Posted: Mar 20, 2024

VIDEO: Fire burns through 55-plus community's clubhouse in Pennsylvania

Flames and thick smoke could be seen coming from the clubhouse of a 55-plus community in Montgomery County Wednesday morning, leaving residents without one of the vital places in their lives. Firefighters could be seen pouring water onto the fire at the community center at the Village of Neshaminy Falls off Stump and Horsham roads in North Wales, Pennsylvania.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCAU-TV NBC 10 Philadelphia
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