VIDEO: An old hospital is getting new life while helping retain and recruit firefighters. The Vermont Fire Academy is based in Pittsford which can be up to two hours away from many fire departments across the state. The distance has made it difficult for firefighters to get the necessary training and hard to incentivize them to attend optional ones.
- PUB DATE: 9/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCAX-TV CBS 3 Burlington

Sunday marks 21 years since the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, taking nearly 3,000 lives. Firefighters and law enforcement officers in Seattle paid their respects by raising the U.S. flag atop the Space Needle. "On this day every year, we remember not only their sacrifice, but the dedication of all people – SPD officers included – who put the needs and lives of the public before their own, every day, while on the job," wrote the Seattle Police Department in a Facebook post.
- PUB DATE: 9/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

Lewis County officials have reduced some evacuations for people affected by the wildfire burning near the Goat Rocks Wilderness Area. The fire, which started Friday afternoon, grew rapidly over the weekend and about 1,200 residents were affected. On Sunday night, Highway 12 and State Route 123 reopened in both directions.
- PUB DATE: 9/12/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

Fire trucks, SWAT vehicles and exercise equipment adorned a parking lot in Mead on Sunday. Dozens of people spent the day climbing stair machines, honoring those who gave their lives responding to the September 11th attacks and raising money for local charities. "Just trying to honor the men and women that sacrificed everything, and getting a great workout in at the same time," said Jeremy Tracy, a firefighter for Spokane County Fire District 9.
- PUB DATE: 9/11/2022 10:24:00 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

Residents in multiple communities west of Index received an incorrect wildfire emergency evacuation alert on their phones Saturday causing confusion as the Bolt Creek Fire continues to burn. Residents in communities including Duvall, Bothell and Everett received the alert that read in part "Evacuation alert for Bolt Creek Fire.
- PUB DATE: 9/11/2022 12:09:41 PM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle