After years in the works Detroit Fire and EMS will now be wearing body armor. The new policy started today. The firefighter association president is conflicted about the new change. Mike Nevin says the job is dangerous. EMS and fire assaults happen frequently, so bulletproof vests are a welcome addition.
- PUB DATE: 5/9/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXYZ ABC 7 Detroit

Washington Governor Jay Inslee will today sign precedent-setting legislation protecting people and orcas from toxic chemical pollution. After the law is signed, Washington will have the nation’s strongest policy regulating toxic chemicals in products, a major source of harmful chemicals in our homes and environment.
- PUB DATE: 5/9/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: SaferChemicals.org

A program to activate first responders kicked off Wednesday morning in Lauderdale County. The campaign is designed to utilize the knowledge of law enforcement and firefighters in a way you might not think about. On a typical day, the Florence-Lauderdale Visitors Center is chock-full of tourists. Wednesday morning things were a little different; the visitors were wearing guns and badges.
- PUB DATE: 5/9/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHNT 19 News

Two massive fires in one day in the city of Troy have the firefighters’ union president continuing to call on city leaders for better staffing and another set of turnout gear. “It needs to be addressed. We can’t wait for a grant,” said Eric Wisher, Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association president. Wisher says the call volume has increased 40 percent over the years with new developments in the city.
- PUB DATE: 5/9/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spectrum News

The Oley (PA) Fire Company runs this 2018 Pierce Saber pumper. The rig features a 1,000 gallon tank and 1,750-gpm Darley midship pump.