Does a Houston bachelor face a rosy or thorny future on The Bachelorette? We’ll soon find out. On September 27, ABC revealed the 30 men who will woo Michelle Young, the star of the upcoming season of The Bachelorette. The season premieres October 19. Among the men vying for Young’s roses — and ultimately her heart — is a man from the Bayou City.
- PUB DATE: 10/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Houston Culture Map

Republican Sen. Ed Hooper is proposing legislation that would stiffen criminal penalties related to the murder of a on-duty firefighter. Under the proposal (SB 370), the convicted murderer of a firefighter would face the same consequences as a person who killed a police or correctional officer — life in prison without the possibility of parole.
- PUB DATE: 10/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Florida Politics

This year’s fire prevention week campaign is, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and the goal is to educate everyone about different sounds smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms make. The National Fire Protection Association says knowing what to do when an alarm sounds is crucial to keeping you and your family safe.
- PUB DATE: 10/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV FOX 28 Spokane

While fire conditions in Washington were historically bad in 2021, the official number of wildfires in the state were surprisingly similar to 2020, with almost 400,000 fewer acres burned this year. According to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, 2021 saw 89 large fires across the state compared to the 86 recorded in 2020.
- PUB DATE: 10/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

The deadline for Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate is quickly approaching. By October 18, all state employees and healthcare workers– which includes firefighters– must be fully vaccinated or risk being out of a job. The Spokane Fire Department had 52 firefighters file exemptions that were approved by the city; however, the city will not be able to make accommodations for those firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 10/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV FOX 28 Spokane