VIDEO: A new video released Tuesday shows Tacoma police working to extinguish a boat fire on the northeast end of Commencement Bay on July 4. The incident began when the boat suddenly erupted in flames, prompting a swift response from the Tacoma Police Department Marine Services Unit (MSU). The MSU quickly rescued two people and their cat from the bay’s cold waters.
- PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

The Phoenix Fire Department is hoping a new social media campaign will help keep residents and visitors safe around the Valley. You may have already seen their online posts featuring a firefighter with a big handlebar mustache holding up a sign that offers a public safety reminder. They're simple photos, but the messages are hugely important.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNXV-TV ABC 15 Phoenix

VIDEO: Emergency responders with the Kansas City Fire Department helped rescue two people from an abandoned mine shaft early Sunday morning. Authorities say they got the victims out in about 30 minutes. “The cave was pitch black,” KCFD Fire Captain Chris Vandermillion said. “We were fortunate to have lights, ropes and that helped in finding them.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDAF-TV FOX 4 Kansas City

VIDEO: Firefighters in Brevard County say they want a new contract. They and some of their supporters gathered outside the county’s government center on Tuesday afternoon to raise awareness for their cause. Currently, the starting salary for firefighters in Brevard County is approximately $15 per hour.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFTV ABC 9 Orlando

If you’ve ever seen a fire truck respond to a medical emergency and wondered why, you’re not alone. Ada County’s emergency response system currently stitches together responses from several fire departments and the Ada County Paramedics to respond to calls for medical emergencies. These agencies have a one-size-fits-all approach to who can respond to calls – with everything from a sprained ankle to a car accident with multiple life-threatening injuries getting the same initial response.
- PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: BoiseDev