VIDEO: Five firefighters and an EMS worker were injured in a large fire at a factory on Staten Island. More than 200 firefighters responded Wednesday as the blaze at 60 Davidson Street quickly grew to a 5-alarm fire around 2:30 p.m. The flames were mostly out by 5 p.m., but smoke could still be seen from several miles away.
- PUB DATE: 4/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WABC-TV ABC 7 New York

One local fire department is doing much more than just putting out fires. Officials with the Charlottesville Fire Department have been working hard over the past year to identify inequity in city neighborhoods. CFD is split into three sections, one of which is the Community Risk Reduction Branch. Its goal is to prevent emergencies before they happen.
- PUB DATE: 4/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCAV-TV CBS/Fox 19 Charlottesville

About 45 minutes away from Jackman on U.S. Route 201, cellphone reception drops. On this long stretch of road, surrounded by pine trees and the occasional pothole, the term "rural" takes on a new meaning. A logging truck passes by every few minutes, but other than that, it's quiet. Nestled among rolling hills is the small town of Jackman, made up of about 1,000 people -- maybe less.
- PUB DATE: 4/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: News Center Maine

PHOTO: Yakima firefighters responded early Wednesday to the 1100 block of Willow Street to a building on fire. The currently under-construction triplex was burning after an exterior fire had moved inside the single-story building. The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage YFD says the fire may have been set intentionally and the cause is under investigation.
- PUB DATE: 4/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS News Yakima

The Snoqualmie Fire Department recently recognized several firefighters for their contributions to our community at their annual awards dinner, held online due to COVID-19. Both a career and a volunteer firefighter are honored each year for their expertise and proficiency in fire and/or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols, skills, and conduct.
- PUB DATE: 4/1/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Living Snoqualmie