VIDEO: The San Antonio Fire Department just became the first fire department in the nation to be officially certified as a trauma-informed care agency.

Getting certified involves a long, rigorous process. We are looking closely at what goes into the process and what makes organizations so proud to acquire the title.

“A lot of people, when they’re going through a tough time, it can be really isolating,” said SAFD Peer Support Coordinator Lt. Ryan Westerhoff. ”It helps us understand each other as coworkers and gives each other a safe space, and when you have that in the work space, you can apply that to the citizens we serve.”

As part of the certification process, the Ecumenical Center in San Antonio followed SAFD for over a year as Westerhoff and SAFD leadership helped establish new policies regarding how staff interact with the public and with each other.

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VIDEO: A crash in Baltimore involving two cars and a MTA bus sent multiple people to the hospital, some with serious injuries early Thursday. According to the Baltimore City Fire Department, they received a call around 1:15 a.m. about a crash involving a bus and two cars at 100 Preston Street.

Emergency responders including a special operations team were needed for a complex extrication from one of the cars. A total of eight people were sent to hospitals in the area suffering from very serious to minor injuries. The area of East Preston Street and St. Paul Street has been closed as utility repair crews continue to work on downed traffic lights at the scene.

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VIDEO: A fire tore through a well-known First Hill arts space early Tuesday morning, leaving behind heavy damage and heartbreak for those who consider it a creative home. Passable, an art-focused space at 10th Avenue and East Union Street, is home to dozens of artists — many of them part of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community — as well as a Third Place Technologies, a local nonprofit.

Shelly Farnham, the president of Passable, said the fire has deeply shaken the tight-knit group of artists who use the building. “Yeah, it’s really going to cause a lot of havoc,” Farnham said. “This community … that art community is one of the last strongholds in this neighborhood.” The fire broke out just before 2 a.m. Tuesday. Firefighters were able to get the blaze under control within 30 minutes. Investigators determined the cause was accidental, likely sparked by an overloaded outlet that was part of an art installation.

“It was a response to two other pieces beside it,” Farnham explained. “It was kind of a map of the area and below it was a record player. The record player was the part that was plugged in.” Damage is estimated by fire officials at around $10,000, not including irreplaceable works of art destroyed in the flames. Farnham said she lost multiple pieces to the fire and water damage.

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The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) will provide on-site emergency medical services for some home Spokane Indians games this season. SVFD and the Spokane Indians Baseball Club entered into the agreement for the 2026 season, beginning April 3. SVFD will staff Spokane Indians home games with trained emergency medical personnel to provide immediate care in the event of a medical emergency.

“We’re proud to partner with the Spokane Indians to help keep fans safe while they enjoy one of our community’s favorite summer traditions,” said SVFD Chief Frank Soto Jr. “Having trained EMS personnel on site allows for a quick response if someone needs medical attention.”

At least two EMS providers will be on site for each game, arriving prior to the first pitch and remaining after the game to ensure coverage for fans, players, and staff. The partnership is designed to enhance safety at Avista Stadium during Indians home games and other designated events, SVFD said. EMS staff will respond to medical incidents, assess emergency situations, and coordinate additional resources if needed.

“We’re thrilled to partner with SVFD again to provide first aid and medical services at select Spokane Indians games. Their experienced first responders ensure our fans and team members are in good hands at Avista Stadium,” said Spokane Indians President Chris Duff.

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PHOTOS: The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office says their dive team rescued Washington Fish and Wildlife personnel after their boat suffered engine failure on Monday. The Department of Fish and Wildlife boat had been stuck on a log and was taking on water. The Thurston County Regional Dive Rescue Team responded and rescued the boaters who were safely brought back to shore.

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