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Posted: Jul 8, 2019

Large warehouse fire sends smoke billowing over Seattle's Fremont neighborhood

A large warehouse fire in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood sent large smoke plumes into the air early Monday morning, but firefighters were able to get it under control quickly. Seattle Fire responded after 2 a.m. Monday to a fire at a large warehouse in the 600 block of North 40th Street. Several roads in the area were closed early Monday while crews worked to get it under control.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2019 8:10:30 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13
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Posted: Jul 8, 2019

Oregon firefighters honored 25 years after deadly Storm King Mountain fire in Colorado

More than 100 people gathered in western Colorado to honor 14 firefighters killed 25 years ago on Storm King Mountain. Family members, friends of the victims and survivors of the fire hiked up the Storm King Memorial Trail Saturday and reflected on the lessons and losses of the July 6, 1994, disaster, The Glenwood Springs Post Independent reported.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Portland Oregonian, Hillsboro Argus, Oregon Live.com
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Posted: Jul 8, 2019

Kansas fire department using virtual tour technology to bring in recruits

VIDEO: A video production team led by Aaron Monson grilled out for the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department on the Fourth of July to show their support for firefighters. “What we're doing today is just giving back,” Monson said Thursday at the department’s headquarters. “They are modern-day superheroes, and we wanted to show they needed to be taken care of as well and treated with respect.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSHB-TV NBC 41 Kansas City
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Posted: Jul 8, 2019

Minnesota police, firefighters/paramedics launch mental health team

Some people call 911 a dozen times or more per month describing emotional upheaval, sometimes reporting visions, voices and even suicidal thoughts. Police and paramedics who must respond say they are left to triage an escalating mental health crisis that can really only be eased with long-term counseling, medication, case management and meaningful intervention.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Star Tribune
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Posted: Jul 8, 2019

Iowa firefighters trying out Euro-style fire helmets

Some firefighters in Evansdale are breaking from tradition when it comes to an essential piece of protection. Two members of Evansdale Fire Rescue are trying out jet-style fire helmets that eschew the iconic wide brim for a streamlined design more akin to a motorcycle helmet. “You get a lot of slack about it.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
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