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Posted: Oct 7, 2019

South King Fire sports new shirts in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month

South King Fire and Rescue’s uniforms may look a bit different this month — but for a good reason. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness month this October, SKFR members can be found in shirts sporting pink IAFF Local 2024 and department decals. “I personally have a passion for cancer awareness, especially in the fire service,” said SKFR Lt.
- PUB DATE: 10/7/2019 1:01:48 PM - SOURCE: Federal Way Mirror
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Posted: Oct 7, 2019

15 percent of Lime's Spokane fleet damaged in warehouse fire

About 15 percent of Lime's Spokane fleet was charred in a warehouse fire Sunday night. A spokesperson for the company said about 150 e-bicycles and scooters were damaged in the fire near E. Mallon St. and N. Yardley St. Spokane Valley Fire crews were first to arrive and found flames coming out of the building.
- PUB DATE: 10/7/2019 5:51:10 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4
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Posted: Oct 7, 2019

South Carolina firefighter dies after being struck by semi while on the job

A Lexington County firefighter has died after he was struck by a semi while trying to help victims of a car crash. The fire service said Lexington County Fire Service Fire Engineer Paul Quattlebaum, a 22-year veteran of the agency, had been dispatched to a service call around 3:30 p.m. Friday. While he was headed to the scene, he and his partner saw a car crash in the 5200 block of Fairview Road.
- PUB DATE: 10/7/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLTX-TV CBS 19 Columbia
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Posted: Oct 7, 2019

Over 5,000 people attended the 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Maryland

The 38th National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service took place over the weekend at the National Fire Academy in Maryland. The sound of bagpipes and drums could be heard for miles as people gathered to remember and honor 119 fallen heroes from 2018 and previous years. The rainy weather didn’t stop over 5,000 people from silently listening to fire officials talk about brave men and women from all over the nation, who died protecting their community.
- PUB DATE: 10/7/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WDVM-TV 25 Hagerstown
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Posted: Oct 7, 2019

Series of massive explosions injure 4, including 2 firefighters, at California restaurant celebrating Oktoberfest

VIDEO: Authorities reported multiple injuries after a series of electrical explosions sent massive fireballs into the air Saturday night at a shopping and dining complex in Huntington Beach. Staff at the Old World German restaurant on Center Avenue noticed an odor coming from the underground electrical vault.
- PUB DATE: 10/7/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles
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