VIDEO: One NASA Kennedy Space Center firefighter went above and beyond in his rescue back in October. A broken scaffolding left a team of painters hanging on the side of the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center. The painters were dangling 375-feet above ground while painting the flag on the VAB.
- PUB DATE: 1/28/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOFL-TV FOX 35 Orlando

The Bourne Fire Department has been selected to take part in a nationwide program with a goal of building a digital tool that will share information on community risk factors. Assistant Fire Chief David S. Pelonzi announced that Bourne Fire/Rescue and Emergency Services was selected by the National Fire Protection Association to participate in the second phase of the pilot program.
- PUB DATE: 1/28/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Cape News - Metered Site

Scientists around the world are on the lookout for new COVID-19 variants, which are caused by mutations of the virus when its replication machinery makes an error. Experts say these mutations and the new variants are normal and to be expected. In recent months, so-called variants of concern have been identified in the U.
- PUB DATE: 1/28/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: ABC News

When we need help, first responders are the ones who answer the call. Firefighters, EMTs, and police officers put their health and lives at risk every day to serve those in their community. During the pandemic, those risks have only become more pronounced as first responders venture into dozens of homes each week, many of them for COVID-19-related calls.
- PUB DATE: 1/28/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KERO-TV ABC 23 Bakersfield

Firefighters in King County are sharing their experiences with pregnancy while working in the fire service. Five women in the service spoke at an event hosted by the King County Fire Chiefs Association to address how they overcame obstacles while working. Three of the women are currently pregnant, one had her baby a year ago and one had her child months before entering the fire academy 25 years ago.
- PUB DATE: 1/28/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle