Ohio has launched the first program in the country to collect and destroy PFAS-laden firefighting foam. The takeback program is a statewide effort for fire departments to dispose their stores of Aqueous film forming foam, otherwise known as AFFF – one of the most pervasive sources of "forever chemicals.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVXU-FM 91.7 Cincinnati

VIDEO: A national non-profit organization that teaches veterans, first responders, and active military members the art of beekeeping is looking to expand its local operation this year. At Hives for Heroes, veterans in Rapid City get paired up with an experienced mentor who teaches them about the hobby.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KEVN-LD FOX 7 Rapid City

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Four people were killed and four others injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Renton Tuesday afternoon. According to King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Sgt. Eric White, 911 dispatchers received a report of a multi-vehicle crash on the 19200 block of 140th Avenue SE in Renton just before 12:45 p.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

An early-morning fire Tuesday burned a significant portion of the Lake McMurray fire station, leaving staff looking for a way to continue to provide service to residents of Skagit County Fire District 15. Staff were working Tuesday evening to draft a plan for call response. The department should be able to respond to emergency calls after Tuesday evening, said Fire Chief Stuart Kranick.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Skagit Valley Herald - Metered Site

A fire district in Clark County is asking for help to relieve their firefighters. Clark County Fire District 6 is growing exponentially and Chief Kristan Maurer says they’re trying to keep up. Last year they responded to almost 12,000 calls in their 37-square-mile service area. She said their call volume has gone up 33% in the last five years, and it’s taking a toll.
- PUB DATE: 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPTV-TV FOX 12 Portland