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

Toyne—Hagerstown (IN) Fire Department pumper. Spartan Metro Star cab and chassis; Cummins L9 400-hp engine; Waterous CS 1,250-gpm pump; UPF Poly 750-gallon water tank; 25-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2001 Class A foam system; Akron StreamMaster monitor with 12-inch riser; upper body coffin storage compartments; Whelen LED scene lights. Dealer: Donley Safety, Indianapolis, IN.

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Cowlitz County officials are trying to provide notice for heat waves the same way they would warn residents about floods. The county used the buildup to this week’s heat to debut a new alert system called “Ready, Set, Go!” for the county. The framework is being used by the Cowlitz County Department of Emergency Management, local law enforcement and fire departments to prepare the public for an incoming natural disaster or emergency situation.
- PUB DATE: 7/26/2022 4:20:00 PM - SOURCE: The Daily News - Metered Site