It was an honor that was years in the making on Tuesday for one special local hero. On Aug. 3, 1939, John Harris — who served in the latter part of the 19th Century as the first Black firefighter with the Kokomo Fire Department — died and was buried on a small plot of land at Crown Point Cemetery, just north of Carter Street.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Kokomo Tribune

My name is Lieutenant Roger Bayne, Jr. I have been a firefighter/paramedic with Addison Fire Protection District No. 1 for 25 years. Giving back to my community has always been something I have been very passionate about. About 10 years ago, I knew I wanted to do something more, something bigger than only supporting my local community.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Herald - Metered Site

Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s lockdown-inspired single, “Stuck With U,” has now raised over $3.5 million for the First Responders Children’s Foundation, going directly to thousands of first responders’ families around the U.S. The single, which released on May 8, 2020, was recorded in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and donated 100% of its profits from streaming and sales to the foundation.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Variety

Five people were rescued and three were injured early Wednesday after fire erupted in a Bellevue apartment complex near the Microsoft Studio complex, officials said. Firefighters responded to the scene, the Redmond Park Apartments at 14700 NE 36th St., at around 4 a.m. after receiving reports of smoke and flames there.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Fire crews are dealing with a homeless camp on fire south of Toppenish between Casey and Larue Road. Fire crews say currently at the scene multiple small structures, vehicles, and RV’s are on fire.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima