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Posted: Jul 28, 2022

Behind the Badge: 3 different jobs for Utah emergency responder

VIDEO: You often hear how people get labeled by what they do for work, like “He’s a police officer” or “a firefighter.” For one emergency responder in Springville, that’s harder to do. ABC4 News shares the different hats he wears, in this edition of Behind the Badge. Suiting up for work when you’re Dakota Klauck of Springville, could easily mean three different things.
- PUB DATE: 7/28/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVX ABC 4 Salt Lake City
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Posted: Jul 28, 2022

Texas firefighters to honor fallen heroes in 1956 Shamrock McKee Refinery Explosion

First responders from around the area are honoring the 19 firefighters who sacrificed their lives over 60 years ago in the Shamrock McKee Refinery Explosion. The memorial service starts at 6:30 p.m. on July 29 at the Moore County Courthouse in Dumas. On July 29, 1956, 19 firefighters rushed into the flames to protect everyone in the Shamrock McKee Refinery Explosion in Moore County.
- PUB DATE: 7/28/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFDA-TV CBS 10 Amarillo
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Posted: Jul 28, 2022

With temps in the 90s, firefighters battle 3-alarm blaze at Federal Way apartment complex

On one of the hottest days of the year so far, firefighters were working Wednesday evening to extinguish a three-alarm fire at a sprawling apartment complex that sent plumes of flames and thick black smoke billowing into the air. Firefighters were called to the apartment complex, named Terra Apartments and located in the 35200 block of 21st Avenue SW, shortly before 4:30 p.
- PUB DATE: 7/28/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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Posted: Jul 28, 2022

Man dies after being swept into Spokane River, fire officials confirm

One man has died after being swept into the Spokane River near Downriver Drive and Pettet Drive, according to the Spokane Fire Department (SFD). SFD told KHQ that two men were hanging out by the river, when one of them got in and was swept away. First responders found him, pulled him out of the water and tried to revive him for about half an hour, but he didn't survive.
- PUB DATE: 7/28/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane
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Posted: Jul 28, 2022

West Thurston Firefighter Leads Effort to Refurbish Community Ballfield in Tumwater

Smells of black coffee and bacon filled the West Thurston Fire Station in Rochester on Tuesday morning. The lights were off and the blinds were drawn low in an effort to keep the station cool before the sweltering heat would become inescapable later in the day. Though it was breakfast time for his coworkers, firefighter Chris White was just getting off shift.
- PUB DATE: 7/28/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Chronicle - Metered Site
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