Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas traveled this week to Las Vegas to review U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations for Super Bowl LVIII with state and local law enforcement and the National Football League (NFL). For the past 18 months, DHS employees worked with local officials to assess potential risks and developed plans to address them.
- PUB DATE: 2/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Facilities Management Advisor

Firefighters, the unsung heroes who battle the flames, risk their lives, and embody courage in the face of danger, have been a captivating subject for filmmakers. Through the lens of cinema, we witness their challenges, victories, and the camaraderie that defines their profession. Here, we delve into some of the best movies about firefighters that pay tribute to these brave men and women.
- PUB DATE: 2/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Binge Post

The Naches Fire Department was one of numerous fire crews in Yakima County to receive medical devices through ARPA funds. 30 fire departments in Yakima County, including Naches, received a 'Lucas Three Device'. According to their Facebook page, they received the new equipment through a grant application by the Yakima County department of emergency medical services and director Tony Miller.
- PUB DATE: 2/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

A bill which would require the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop a system for tracking wildfire risk throughout the entire state is moving swiftly through the Washington Legislature. SB 6120, which is sponsored by Democrat Sen. Kevin Van De Wege and Republican Minority Leader Sen. John Braun, has two main components.
- PUB DATE: 2/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

Firefighters rescued a woman who fell into a 40-foot hole in Mabton early Wednesday morning, according to a Yakima County Fire District 5 post on Facebook. The woman was moving wood with someone when the ground gave way, resulting in the woman falling into the hole. The property owner wasn’t aware of the hole, the fire district said.
- PUB DATE: 2/8/2024 11:00:00 PM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic - Metered Site