York County first responders attended a pilot program on April 5 that aimed to teach them how to best serve patients living with dementia. The program, the first of its kind in the county, included 10 participants from multiple York County agencies. The program aims to inform first responders about the unique challenges that people with dementia face and teach strategies to effectively communicate with those patients.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPMT-TV FOX 43 York

VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Phoenix Fire Department rescued a construction worker who tripped and fell into a trench while working in Phoenix late Tuesday morning. It happened near Central Avenue and Interstate 17, right next to a restaurant called Comedor Guadalajara. Arizona’s Family was there when the man was hoisted out of the trench and taken to the hospital just before noon.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVK-TV CBS 3/KPHO-TV CBS 5 Phoenix

VIDEO: Tyler Braden made his hometown proud as he represented the state of Tennessee on NBC’s American Song Contest on Monday, April 4. The fast-rising country singer and former firefighter put his signature raspy vocals on full display with the live debut of his new single, “Seventeen,” which was penned by Braden.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Country Now

VIDEO: Crews responded to a fire at an apartment building in the Rainier Beach area early Wednesday morning. One man in his 30s was transported to the hospital after jumping from his second-story balcony to escape the flames, said fire crews, who used ladders to rescue three other people from their balconies.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Nick Walsh, currently serving as an Anacortes Fire Department division chief of training and EMS, will soon have a new job. Walsh starts as the chief of South Whidbey Fire/EMS on Saturday, April 9. Walsh replaces retiring Chief H.L. “Rusty” Palmer. Walsh has worked for the Anacortes Fire Department since 2007.
- PUB DATE: 4/6/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Go Anacortes