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Posted: Mar 13, 2024

New York City firefighter and cop ready for boxing rematch at International Battle of the Badges

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Big Apple’s Bravest and Finest are about to come to blows. FDNY firefighter Danny Quinn of Ladder 9 and NYPD Sgt. Jesse Peterford, of the 61st precinct, will slug it out Thursday when they face off in the boxing ring for a highly anticipated rematch during the Big Apple first-ever International Battle of the Badges.
- PUB DATE: 3/13/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: New York Post - Metered Site
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Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Eastern Kentucky first responders grieving death of two colleagues on the same day

First responders in Elliott County are mourning two of their own. In a Facebook Post late Tuesday night Elliott County, Kentucky EMS posted that an EMT and a firefighter both lost their lives on the same day. “It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the sudden and untimely passing of one of our EMTs, Drake Adams.
- PUB DATE: 3/13/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOWK-TV CBS 13 Huntington
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Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Wenatchee Valley Fire Department Proposing Change to Property Taxes

The Wenatchee Valley Fire Department is holding a public meeting this afternoon to discuss a proposed change to the fire tax paid by homeowners and businesses. The fire levy across the board would be reduced from $1.50 to $1.00 per $1,000 of assessed property value, but a “fire benefit charge” would be added.
- PUB DATE: 3/13/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560 Wenatchee
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Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Seattle EMTs administer new drug to curb opioid addiction in pilot program

Each year, hundreds of people die of an overdose in Seattle. Now, the city is taking a step forward in trying to combat the crisis. Under a new program, Seattle Fire paramedics will be allowed to administer a new medication that helps people suffering from withdrawal. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says the drug is known to cut the risk of death by half.
- PUB DATE: 3/12/2024 9:05:00 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle
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Posted: Mar 12, 2024

Investigator: Destructive Spokane garage fire caused by illegal camping

A fire that destroyed a garage attached to an apartment and displaced two families in north Spokane late Monday morning was caused by illegal campers, according to investigators. While crews with the Spokane Fire Department got a handle on the fire within about 10 minutes, the flames still caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, including direct damage to one unit and smoke damage to another.
- PUB DATE: 3/12/2024 5:26:00 PM - SOURCE: Nonstop Local
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