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Posted: Jun 27, 2024

Fire at the Yakima Training Center

PHOTOS: Another fire has broken out at the Yakima Training Center. As of 4:00PM, June 26, around 30 acres were reported to be burning in an area known as Badger Pocket. The nearest accessible road is Exit 11 on Highway I-82, but that is closed to all traffic. Helicopters and bulldozers have been mobilized to help create a fire line, with Kittitas Fire and Rescue assisting the Training Center Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 6/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima
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Posted: Jun 26, 2024

Two dogs die in a complicated structure fire in Soap Lake

A fire burned down a structure on Tuesday, killing two dogs and posing a threat to a nearby community. The Grant County Fire District responded to the structure fully engulfed in flames near Main Avenue and Elder Street around 6 p.m. Firefighters observed downed and active powerlines near the fire that complicated the response and made it difficult to attack.
- PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 3:55:00 PM - SOURCE: NonStop Local
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Posted: Jun 26, 2024

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue refurbishes vehicles to save taxpayer money

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Chief Jeff Faucett is well aware that the costs of efficiency and innovation are only getting higher. With voter-approved levies making up 85% of SKFR’s budget in an inflated economy and the rest coming in through EMS transport fees, contracts and grants, a watchful eye is kept by the SK taxpayer on the way the department’s dollars are spent.
- PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 5:30:00 AM - SOURCE: Kitsap Daily News - Metered Site
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Posted: Jun 26, 2024

Los Angeles firefighter's ear reattached after being severed in explosion during brush fire response

VIDEOS: A Los Angeles firefighter's ear has been surgically reattached after being severed in an explosion that occurred as he and his colleagues were responding to a brush fire near Encino. The injured firefighter, who has not been publicly identified, was initially listed in critical condition after the blast.
- PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles
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Posted: Jun 26, 2024

Texas firefighters participate in tactical yoga to improve their physical and mental health

VIDEO: Bryan firefighters are participating in tactical yoga this week to work their job performance. Firefighting can take a huge mental toll on the first responders. The city of Bryan is hoping to mitigate the mental health effects on its firefighters with the Well(th) Initiative program. With the Well(th) Initiative Program, Bryan firefighters will work to keep mentally and physically fit so they can continue to keep the community safe.
- PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KBTX-TV CBS 3 Bryan
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