They are the heroes we call when we need help. But firefighters need some help of their own. They are getting cancer at a high rate because of the elements they are exposed to. “We have a 9% higher chance than the general public of getting cancer, and we have a 14% greater risk of dying of those cancers,” said Mark Munson, a captain with St.
- PUB DATE: 2/24/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCCO-TV CBS 4 Minneapolis

The operator of a rogue drone that harassed Salem firefighters from the air was put on probation for two years Tuesday. “It was an absolutely stupid mistake,” James Russell Weeks III said during a sentencing hearing in Roanoke’s federal court. “I totally regret the decision I made.” Weeks, 40, had earlier pleaded guilty to operating an unregistered aircraft the day he piloted his drone over a Salem fire station, swooping down repeatedly on firefighters and police officers who were gathered outside.
- PUB DATE: 2/24/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Roanoke Times - Metered Site

South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) covers 287 square miles and serves 540,000 residents of the southern metropolitan area of Denver. During 2021, SMFR responded to 44,760 in-district incidents and 29,422 or 66% of those were medical; 20,458 of the medical calls resulted in transport to the hospital. When safely possible, SMFR administers medical assistance in the field that assists and hastens patient care upon arrival at the hospital.
- PUB DATE: 2/24/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Villager Publishing

Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a house fire near Twisp overnight Wednesday morning. Okanogan County Fire District 6 reports people living in an adjacent home were awoken by barking dogs to a fire across a driveway at the property’s main house on Buttermilk Lane. Several engines arrived after tones went off at 3:39am and firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading beyond the home’s second floor.
- PUB DATE: 2/24/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560 Wenatchee

Decorah city officials had been surveying a trio of locations for a potential new fire station, but they’ve now narrowed that list down to one: the existing City Hall property, reports decorahnews.com.

Officials say the Heivly Street property is the best location for the new facility.

The city is still mulling whether to embark on a $10 million project, which would include some remodeling of City Hall, or a $15 million project, which would include major upgrades to City Hall, according to the report.

City council said that a further study is needed before committing to a project of either magnitude; a special city council meeting or a study session are potential outcomes.