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Posted: Jul 27, 2021

All New York City workers—including cops, firefighters, teachers—must be vaccinated or tested weekly, mayor says

All municipal workers for the City of New York will now be required to get vaccinated or submit to weekly coronavirus tests, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Monday. With the delta variant of the virus pushing the case number up, the mayor said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocols.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WNYW-TV FOX 5 New York
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Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Utah fire department gets three new engines; old trucks to be destroyed

PHOTO: On Monday, Logan City Fire Department held a ceremony to commemorate the addition of new fire trucks. Logan City Fire Chief Brad Hannig said the traditional “push-in” ceremony is a throwback to the bygone days of fighting fires. “Back in the history of fire departments, they used to have to push the wagon back in because they were horse drawn,” he said.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Herald Journal
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Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Atlanta marks 25 years since Olympic Park bombing

As the Olympics are being held in Tokyo, many people in Georgia are reminiscing on memories from the Centennial Olympics in Atlanta that were held 25 years ago. There were memorable moments from Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic torch to sprinter Michael Johnson winning multiple gold medals and gymnast Kerri Strug winning gold despite a foot injury, but there was also one moment that many won’t forget: The moment a bomb ripped through Centennial Olympic Park.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSB-TV ABC 2 Atlanta
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Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Massachusetts firefighters celebrate final days of nearly 140-year-old station

Since 1980, retired and active firefighters from Station 6 on Purchase Street have gathered every few years to take group pictures along the staircase inside the fire house. Hairstyles and fashions have changed between the framed photos, but the formation of firefighters along the stairs has remained constant.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Southcoast Today - Metered Site
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Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Seattle firefighters rescue teen who fell from bridge into Wolf Creek ravine

Firefighters rescued a teenage boy who reportedly fell from a bridge overnight in East Queen Anne, emergency officials said. Crews responded to the scene, the McGraw Street bridge over the Wolf Creek Ravine Natural Area near 2nd Avenue North, at about 2:45 a.m. after receiving reports that someone had fallen from the bridge.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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