VIDEO: Some coworkers are like family, but there are two firefighters in Canton that are actually related. In honor of International Firefighters Day, Channel 3 is introducing you to a father and daughter who took bonding to new heights and fighting fires is part of their day to day. “I started off as an EMT about 14 years ago, and a year and a half or so ago, I looked at our ranks and saw we needed some help on the fire side,” said Gerry Holland.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFSB-TV CBS 3 Hartford

VIDEO: It’s been a troubling past week at Albert Davis Park in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood. Two people were shot at a homeless encampment on Thursday. Then Friday, a series of propane explosions led to a fire at the park, burning up a tree and several tents. The city of Seattle stated the fire department has responded to the park six times over the course of a single week.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said all of the state's counties will remain in their current phase of the state's economic reopening plan and won't face more restrictions because new COVID cases are levelling off after a recent spike. The Democrat said there will be a two-week pause as the state continues to evaluate coronavirus activity in the state.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: US News

An Oak Harbor man died Tuesday night after crashing into a semi while speeding on a motorcycle on I-5 in Lakewood. According to Washington State Patrol, it happened about 11:45 p.m. on I-5 at New York Avenue. Troopers say 28-year-old Jacob Bullimore was driving a motorcycle, speeding and weaving in and out of lanes alongside another motorcycle that was doing the same.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV Fox 13 Seattle

The Redding Fire Department will be fully staffed year-round for the first time ever, reports KRCR.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “For the first time in Redding Fire Department history, Engine 2 at Placer Street and Buenaventura Blvd is staffed with a permanent firefighter. In the past, this station has been staffed with just a captain and engineer. A seasonal or apprentice firefighter would staff the engine during fire season only. A Council approved request from Fire Chief Vanlandingham to restructure the personnel assigned to the apprentice firefighter/ vegetation management crew allowed this monumental staffing to happen at a zero cost to the taxpayers. Station 4 and 7 will be staffed in mid-June.”