Cory Roebuck, a volunteer firefighter with the Western Taney County Fire Protection District, is helping the families of first responders killed in the line of duty. A ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday at the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce launched the Taney County 100 Club. Roebuck said he nearly died eight years ago when he was left hanging from a tree while responding to flash flooding.
- PUB DATE: 5/13/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KYTV NBC 3 Springfield

VIDEO: Firefighters put their lives on the line every day. While we know the tremendous job they do to protect the community, sometimes they go above and beyond to save priceless items that would have been lost. That’s what happened Monday in Bangor. “I had the clothes I was wearing, and I had my phone in my pocket,” said Jonathan Tenney.
- PUB DATE: 5/13/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WABI-TV CBS/CW+ 5 Bangor

VIDEO: According to Gas Buddy about 7% of gas stations in Alabama are out of fuel. Others are running low - or only have limited options. As more and more gas stations continue to face a gas shortage, first responders are trying to make plans to keep their vehicles fueled. Decatur Fire Chief Tracy Thornton said he's starting to see more gas stations with bags over the pumps to indicate they’re running low or completely out of fuel.
- PUB DATE: 5/13/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WAAY-TV ABC 31 Huntsville

In the 36 years Neil Pedersen has been a firefighter, he has witnessed his fire department grow from one station to five, worked one of the largest fires in Auburn history, and beaten down cancer. He has worked many sleepless nights and responded to heart-wrenching incidents, but when asked about his career, Neil smiles and says simply, “I loved it.
- PUB DATE: 5/13/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Auburn Examiner

Puget Sound ferry travelers can expect summer delays because last month’s fire aboard the ferry Wenatchee has forced the state to use smaller vessels than normal on several routes. The Seattle Times reports the Washington State Ferries is operating 18 vessels instead of the usual summer fleet of 19 boats.
- PUB DATE: 5/13/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle