Snohomish County has a new tool for 911 response that will help free up emergency responders. It’s called the Snohomish County Nurse Navigation Program. A nurse will now handle some medical calls. If a 911 call comes in that’s considered a non-emergency, the caller will be directed to a nurse who will help them decide the best course action, such as a virtual visit with a doctor or a trip to a clinic or urgent care center.
- PUB DATE: 2/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 23 Seattle

Someone was slightly hurt in a kitchen fire in north Spokane Wednesday. The fire happened around 1:00 p.m. on N. Howard St. near N. Division. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire. It's not known if a person was burned, suffered slight smoke inhalation or a secondary injury, but they were expected to recover.
- PUB DATE: 2/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

VIDEO: While we are still in winter months, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and WSU Master Gardeners in Spokane are hoping to give the community ways to fire-proof their yard. Even though it seems early, now is the time to prepare your yards for fire season. And there are a couple ways that DNR and master gardeners recommend.
- PUB DATE: 2/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima

PHOTOS: Multiple fire departments were called to a fire at a car wash early Tuesday morning. According to Bedford Heights police, crews were called out to the business, called The Car Wash, in the 5100 block of Northfield Rd. around 7:30 a.m. At this time, there are no reports of injuries.
- PUB DATE: 1/31/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOIO-TV CBS 19 Shaker Heights

The St. Cloud Fire Department is looking to swell its ranks. The department released a recruitment video as it looks to fill multiple positions. Fire Chief Matt Love took over in 2021 and said the department’s professionalism drew him to the job. “We all want to master our craft. But it takes a special group of people to want to work really hard every day.
- PUB DATE: 1/31/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNSI-FM 99.3 St. Cloud