VIDEO: Car fires are nothing new -- but electric car fires are different. Now, the Shelby Township Fire Department has a new tool that saves time -- when putting out the flames. The key is a giant fire blanket for the very specific type of fire. "These were bought specifically to help us in the event of an electric vehicle fire," said Lt.
- PUB DATE: 1/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit

Updating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Idaho is no small task, but I was grateful for the opportunity to join my EMS colleagues to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Idaho. EMS workers from throughout the state — as far away as Boundary County — traveled to Boise on Monday to help make a difference on behalf of the communities they serve.
- PUB DATE: 1/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Richland Fire Department is investigating after a fire that was declared to have been intentionally set. This happened Tuesday morning around 2:30am at an apartment community for seniors that is called the Tri-Cities Terrace Apartments. It's located at 1770 Leslie Road, which is off Leslie just north of Gage Blvd.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2023 6:46:24 PM - SOURCE: 610 KONA-AM 610 Kennewick-Richland-Pasco

Two people were rescued after a car breached the split-level house over the top of a basement bedroom in west Spokane late Monday night. According to the Spokane Fire Department (SFD), at approximately 11:56 p.m., on Friday, firefighters responded to the 7100 Block of North Fleming Street for a car crash.
- PUB DATE: 1/24/2023 3:05:47 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

Police are at the scene of a collision at @SeattleFire Station 10. A driver traveling down South Washington Street experienced a brake malfunction and crashed into the station doors. No major injuries. Please be sure your vehicle is safe for the road before beginning your trip! pic.twitter.com/xV5fAADhCh

— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) January 23, 2023

A driver was heading down South Washington Street Monday when their brakes started acting up, KIRO7 reported. Unable to stop, they crashed into the doors of Seattle Fire Station 10, the Seattle Police Department said.