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Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Downed powerline and shed fire requires Richland first responders to work together

PHOTO: According to a Facebook post made by the Richland Police Department, a downed powerline and shed fire required teamwork from multiple first responders. At 12:15 a.m. on Oct. 25 officers arrived to help Richland Fire and Emergency Services, a powerline had broken and created a live wire in the roadway.
- PUB DATE: 10/26/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNDU-TV NBC 25 Richland
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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Two Chehalis firefighters promoted to captain; Mayor proclaims Saturday National First Responders Day in city

PHOTOS: Two Chehalis Fire Department firefighters — Shane Schow and Braxton Traylor — were promoted to captain on Monday, Oct. 23, during the beginning of the Chehalis City Council meeting. Following their promotions, Chehalis Mayor Tony Ketchum delivered a proclamation making this Saturday, Oct. 28, National First Responders Day within the city.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2023 8:44:01 PM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle
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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

West Valley Fire Department Gives Tips for Fire Safety as Freezing Temps Head Our Way

Firefighters are reminding everyone of winter fire safety as you get prepared for the freezing temperatures headed our way. Starting at 11 pm tonight and continuing until 9 tomorrow morning, weather officials say it's going to get between 27 and 31 degrees. These temperatures can kill crops and cause damage to outdoor plumbing.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2023 9:30:42 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima
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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Seattle launches crisis responder team to handle 911 calls alongside police and firefighters

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A team of mental health professionals will now be responding along with police and firefighters to calls of people who are in crisis in Seattle. The Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department is adding six behavioral health specialists to the city's 911 systems. The pilot program, which started Monday, will provide service from 11 a.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2023 7:43:04 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Two charged with stealing 200-pound, historic New Jersey fire house bell

PHOTO: Two men have been charged in the stealing of a historic bell that went missing from a South Jersey fire department last week. The Pleasantville Fire Department in Atlantic County asked for the public’s help in a social media post last Tuesday after discovering that the historic artifact had gone missing.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NJ.com
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