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Posted: Apr 25, 2020

Man dies after mobile home fire west of Snohomish

A man in his 90s died after a mobile home fire west of Snohomish Friday evening, according to Snohomish County Fire District 4. Crews arrived at the scene around 5:30 p.m. to find the home in the 7800 block of 82nd Avenue SE fully engulfed in flames. The man, who appeared to live there by himself, was found on the ground outside with burns.
- PUB DATE: 4/25/2020 4:24:26 PM - SOURCE: Everett Herald
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Posted: Apr 24, 2020

Don't be alarmed, these Seattle firefighters just want to see people

While you’re social distancing at home Friday evening in Seattle, you might see flashing lights from a passing firetruck. But don’t be alarmed — it may be part of a police and fire department event called Friday Night Lights. It’s hard to be a firefighter in the midst of the pandemic — you can’t socially distance while fighting fires or helping people after a car crash.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2020 5:35:59 AM - SOURCE: KUOW 94.9FM - Puget Sound Public Radio
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Posted: Apr 24, 2020

North Carolina Hazmat one of few crews in state using new techniques to decontaminate gear

VIDEO: Durham Fire-Rescue Hazardous Materials Team is leading the way in using new and existing equipment to decontaminate surfaces that may have been exposed to COVID-19. Firefighters suit up in Tyvek hazmat gear to spray all surfaces with chlorine dioxide. "Chlorine dioxide has been shown in multiple studies and by multiple federal agencies to kill the COVID-19 virus," said Ryan Campbell with the Durham Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVD ABC 11 Durham
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Posted: Apr 24, 2020

Rolling Stones Release Song That May Become Anthem Of Self-Isolation

VIDEO: The Rolling Stones have unveiled a new song the band thinks is perfect for these coronavirus times. The legendary band released the four-minute slow-burning bluesy and harmonica-driven “Living in a Ghost Town” on Thursday. “I’m a ghost/ Living in a ghost town/ You can look for me/ But I can’t be found,” sings frontman Mick Jagger, who wrote it with guitarist Keith Richards.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: HuffPost
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Posted: Apr 24, 2020

The high-tech fix that's helping to better protect DC Fire & EMS members on COVID-19 calls

VIDEO: Over the last few weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, we've seen so many people expressing gratitude for first responders on the front lines - and rightfully so. On Thursday, DC Fire and EMS said it was the department's turn to say thank you. "What this whole experience has taught me is that you have to look to your neighbors and you have to rely on your community," said Dr.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJLA-TV ABC 7 Washington DC
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