VIDEO: A Detroit firefighter was trapped for hours as other firefighters rushed to get him out after a home collapsed. No major injuries were reported. Detroit firefighters believed they were dealing with a suspected serial arsonist. The same crew had been called to three vacant houses on West Hollywood Avenue just that week.
- PUB DATE: 8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDIV-TV NBC 4 Detroit

PHOTOS: In a garage near Littlerock sits the second firetruck to ever be used by Olympia firefighters, among other decommissioned trucks, gear and most importantly, a couple dozen firefighters who have worked to create this makeshift museum. Retired firefighters continued to trickle in throughout the late morning.
- PUB DATE: 8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Chronicle

In a garage near Littlerock sits the second firetruck to ever be used by Olympia firefighters, among other decommissioned trucks, gear and most importantly, a couple dozen firefighters who have worked to create this makeshift museum. Retired firefighters continued to trickle in throughout the late morning.
- PUB DATE: 8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Chronicle

Seattle firefighters have been subjected to more than 40 violent attacks in the last four months, leaving firefighters concerned for their own safety and the impact on the public. The president of Seattle’s firefighter’s union has called on the city council to take prompt action to protect first responders.
- PUB DATE: 8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Big Country News

The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) has announced that firefighter Dan Patterson has passed away. Patterson suffered a cardiac arrest on July 21, 2022, after going off shift, according to SVFD. "It is with heartfelt sadness that I share the news of Dan's passing," said SVFD Fire Chief, Frank Soto Jr.
- PUB DATE: 8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane