VIDEO: Firefighters at Tucson Fire Department say they see their workplace as family. For captains Crystal and Cyprian Ortiz, that sentiment happens to be true. Crystal and Cyprian are siblings. Crystal Ortiz had wanted to become a firefighter since she was a little girl. Her initial hesitation gave way when she thought her younger brother, Cyprian, would be a good fit.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGUN-TV ABC 9 Tucson

VIDEOS/PHOTOS: An atmospheric river storm slammed California Sunday and Monday, dropping several inches of rain in the state and leading to flash flooding across San Diego. Floodwater ran off quickly and overwhelmed low-lying areas, causing creeks and rivers to rise quickly. With the higher snow levels, rain falling on fresh snow from last week also exacerbated inland flooding concerns.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FOX Weather

A fire at the Port of Ilwaco that sent plumes of black, hazardous smoke into the air Monday afternoon occurred as people in the fishing industry were preparing for Dungeness crab season to begin. The Ilwaco Landing facility near the mouth of the Columbia River started burning around 12:30 p.m. Smoke could be seen for miles.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

A crash involving a Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) fire truck was cleared after blocking the right and center lanes on I-90 near Sullivan Road in Spokane Valley. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the crash happened at about 3 p.m. on Saturday. SVFD said the car lost control because of icy road conditions and hit the truck.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

Clark County Fire District 3 hosted its annual awards banquet last month and honored 11 emergency personnel for their outstanding service and dedication to the profession, each other and the community, according to a press release by the fire district. Volunteer of the Year was Parker Ickert. Parker joined District 3 in 2022 and successfully completed his internship in 2023.
- PUB DATE: 1/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Reflector - Metered Site