Many on the front lines in law enforcement, firefighting and emergency response are leaving because of stress, pay and lack of benefits, especially during the pandemic. Now the state’s first responders have a stronger voice at the State Capitol to improve conditions. Law officers, firefighters and EMT’s were joined by state lawmakers Thursday to introduce a new caucus, a body to better serve first responders during the legislative process.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLBT-TV NBC 3 Jackson

A&E's show Live Rescue was in St. Louis, and they put together a must-watch, most-viewed moments from the show, video on YouTube. A&E uploaded the video to their YouTube channel back in October of 2021, and in the description of the video, they say "Live Rescue" follows firefighters, paramedics and EMTs from across the country as they bravely put their lives on the line responding to emergency rescue calls.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXG-FM 100.9 Amarillo

A large fire badly damaged the Cascade building in downtown Kennewick on Friday morning. The fire started shortly after 5:30 AM in the area of Kennewick Avenue and Cascade. The fire is located near Foodies Restaurant in the 'Cascade' building. It is a two-story structure with commercial space on the bottom floor.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

The Elliotts have lived on Rosemount Way for over five decades in Tacoma. It’s a time that Dan Elliott looks back on fondly. But on December 31, Dan’s childhood home burned down, killing his father James, who died of asphyxiation due to smoke inhalation. His death was ruled an accident by the Pierce County Medical Examiners office.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

The Spokane Fire Department says a person driving by an apartment fire was hurt when they stopped the help somebody inside. Firefighters say they got a call about the fire at 4:23 p.m. Thursday. When crews got to the scene they found that a ground-level apartment was on fire. They were able to quickly get the fire under control and look for people inside.
- PUB DATE: 2/3/2022 8:39:54 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane