Posted: Jan 22, 2020
Getting a ride in an Everett Fire ambulance will now cost more.
The City Council just approved a set of rate increases to help Everett Fire match what other fire agencies in the region charge.
For Everett, a basic EFD ambulance ride will be $680, up from $488. An ambulance ride providing first-level advanced life support services will cost $890, up from $694; second-level advanced care will cost $980, up from $800.
- PUB DATE: 1/22/2020 1:50:56 AM - SOURCE: Snohomish County News
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Posted: Jan 22, 2020
A severely burned firefighter hopes a last minute $5 million settlement in his case helps other injured firefighters.
More than 70 percent of Daniel Lyon's body was burned in the deadly Twisp wildland fire three years ago.
Lyon walked into the state Supreme Court Tuesday with his attorneys knowing he had already won.
- PUB DATE: 1/22/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO News 1000 AM and 97.7 FM Seattle
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Posted: Jan 22, 2020
As wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Australia, local lawmakers are introducing a bill to fight and prevent fires here at home in Washington.
The measure would fund $125 million for protecting forests and battling severe wildfires every two years.
Supporters say the proposed measure would put more boots on the ground to respond to fires faster across the state.
- PUB DATE: 1/22/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO News 1000 AM and 97.7 FM Seattle
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