Half of the states are seeing COVID case numbers rise again while nationwide totals continue to fall. The big picture: The Omicron subvariant known as BA.2 is the dominant strain circulating around the U.S., accounting for almost three out of every four cases. As in-person gatherings have begun again, COVID has sickened a number of Washington A-listers, reminding everyone — yet again — we're not out of the woods with this pandemic.
- PUB DATE: 4/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Axios

The number of blazes that have been reported at Seattle's homeless encampments have risen to nearly five a day in the area, prompting safety concerns and worries about depleted resources. The latest fire was reported Wednesday morning just steps away from T-Mobile Park. From Jan. 1 through April 3, officials said the Seattle Fire Department has responded 449 times to homeless camps for fire-related incidents, including rubbish fires and illegal burns.
- PUB DATE: 4/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

“Long hours, no pay.” That was the sign posted in front of the Lake Roesiger Fire Department that inspired Dan Rogers to volunteer three years ago, the firefighter recalled. “It just seemed silly, personable,” he said. Last week, volunteers posted their own message: “Brian and Marnie — 92 years answering the call.
- PUB DATE: 4/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Herald Net - Metered Site

VIDEO: Spokane fire crews responded to a third alarm fire in downtown Spokane early Thursday morning. The fire has since been contained but the scene is still active. Monroe Street is currently blocked off due to the fire and Lincoln is expected to be impacted as well. Spokane Police Chief Brain Schaeffer told KREM 2 that the fire was reported at 4:22 a.
- PUB DATE: 4/7/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

It was a BIG morning for Station 4 in the northeast as the new Ladder 4 was ushered into service with a community ‘Push In’ ceremony!
We were honored to have @colamayor , @HowardDuvall , Councilman Joe E. Taylor Jr. & other @CityofColumbia & @RichlandSC join us in pushing! pic.twitter.com/Mo2geBeDWQ

— Columbia-Richland Fire Department (@ColaFire) April 4, 2022

On Monday, officials in the City of Columbia and Richland County joined CRFD firefighters in ushering the department’s newest fire truck into service.

Station 4 in northeast Richland County is now home to a new dual-purpose firetruck that will be able to respond to calls for service as a ladder truck as well as an engine. Among its features is a longer 107-foot ladder as well as a 500-gallon tank that can hold 20-gallons of foam fire suppressant.

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