Spokane Fire District 8 received automatic CPR machines thanks to CARES Act funding. These battery-powered devices provide continuous chest compressions on anyone needing CPR, which the Fire District says will limit first responders’ exposure to COVID-19 when responding to emergency calls. The devices were bought with CARES Act funding and will be on all Fire District 8 engines.
- PUB DATE: 1/31/2021 3:48:49 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

Four Henrico County firefighters hurt in response crash

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Staff

HENRICO COUNTY, Virginia – WTVR reports that four Henrico County firefighters were injured when their fire engine overturned while responding to a call on Sunday morning.

The injuries are described as non-life-threatening.

The fire engine was traveling north on Woodman Road responding to a call for an unconscious person when it spun on the road, traveled off the paved roadway, and overturned, according to a Henrico Fire spokesperson.

Conditions of the roads were snow-covered and very slippery. No other vehicles were involved.

Henrico Fire Engine 305 (Lakeside Fire House) was involved in a rollover accident this morning responding to a call for service. Roads were snowy and slippery. No other vehicles were involved. All four FF exited the apparatus on their own and were transported to local hospitals. pic.twitter.com/icNmSviAcn

— Henrico Fire (@HenricoFire) January 31, 2021

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Engine overturns on icy interstate

Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Staff

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina – WLOS reports that Asheville were hurt when their fire engine overturned on an icy interstate Saturday evening.

Officials said that by Sunday morning all the firefighters had been released from the hospital and are resting at home.

The crash occurred on I-26 between Exits 37 and 40, at approximately 8:30 p.m.

AFFA members of E-11 were involved in a serious accident last night on I-26 while returning from a call. We are extremely happy to report that all crew members were checked out at the hospital, released, and are home resting now. pic.twitter.com/nNZscCLDKc

— Asheville Fire Fighters (@AFFA332) January 31, 2021

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A two-alarm fire ripped through Tomlinson Linen Service Saturday afternoon with nearly 40 firefighters called to the scene. Tacoma Fire tells KOMO News someone driving past the large building near S. Pine and Tacoma Way called 911 after spotting smoke and flames coming from the roof. The first crews to arrive quickly noticed it was unsafe to go inside.
- PUB DATE: 1/30/2021 2:48:44 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

City Manager Jessi Bon announced that beginning on Jan. 29, Mercer Island will contract with Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) to provide interim fire chief services to the city. Her plan for the temporary administration of the Mercer Island Fire Department (MIFD) follows chief Steve Heitman's departure at the end of January.
- PUB DATE: 1/30/2021 1:03:50 AM - SOURCE: Mercer Island Reporter