VIDEO: On Tuesday, a well-known R&B singer thanked the people who saved his life. Peabo Bryson had a heart attack April 27. He had no pulse and was not breathing. Only 13% of victims found in this condition survive the ordeal. Bryson did and made it his priority to visit the local fire station to hug and thank those who helped save him.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSB-TV ABC 2 Atlanta

The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to put Smithsburg EMS on probation after the ambulance company notified the county last week it needed immediate financial help. Smithsburg EMS previously warned the county of its dire financial situation, anticipating it could close its doors by September without assistance.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Herald-Mail Media

After years of mechanical problems plaguing the District’s emergency response vehicles, the D.C. Council is moving to fund $65 million in fixes. The Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety wants the District to replace old and broken down ambulances, fire engines, and ladder trucks with the funds, as well as build a new repair shop.
- PUB DATE: 5/15/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: DCist

Columbia (IL) Fire Protection District tanker. Mack Granite cab and chassis; Mack 355-hp engine; Hale RSD 1,500-gpm pump; 3,000-gallon Pro Poly polypropylene tank.

As they stood outside, looking at the charred remains of their parents’ home Monday, members of the Dodge family couldn’t help but take stock. “It could have been worse,” said Brad Dodge. His father, stepmother, sister and three nephews got safely out of the house in the 3300 block of West Second Street before flames engulfed it at about 1 a.
- PUB DATE: 5/14/2019 5:47:02 PM - SOURCE: Skagit Valley Herald (GoSkagit.com)