VIDEO/PHOTOS: Members of the Springfield Fire Department (SFD) are competing on the world stage. Several local firefighters are at the World Police and Fire Games. According to the Springfield 37 Firefighters Union, first responders from more than 70 countries are competing in the games. Springfield's firefighters -- Captain Bryce McCormick, Captain Eric Jaeger, Captain Phil Johnson and Captain Kainan Rinaberger -- took home third place in the team's ultimate firefighter event.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WICS-TV ABC 20 Springfield

Spokane Valley Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire that started in an RV and spread to the garage of a home near 14th and University. The fire started in an RV and spread to the garage of a house on 14th Avenue and South University Road, according to Julie Happy, the spokesperson for Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD).
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

VIDEO: A small, single-engine Cessna 150 crashed into Puget Sound just off Seattle's Alki Beach Tuesday afternoon. The crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. The 66-year-old pilot reportedly swam to shore in stable condition, according to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). He was evaluated and taken to a hospital in a private vehicle with no reported injuries, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

Gina Anderson had finally accomplished her dreams when two separate fire departments offered her a job recently. Two weeks later, she found out she had cancer. The Everett Fire Department (EFD) said it interviewed Anderson and more than 30 others two months ago before offering her. “She was ranked near the top of the civil service list, had already dedicated time and energy as a part-time firefighter, and gave an amazing interview,” EFD said in a social media post.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Firefighters say they've been getting several calls the past few days for heat related illnesses. With the valley reaching record-breaking temperatures these next few days, first responders are sharing advice on how to avoid being on the other end of that 911 call. Since the heat is drying up grass and shrubs, something as small as a chain spark can burn a huge part of our county.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima