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Posted: Jul 5, 2018

The Other Victims: First Responders To Violent Disasters Often Suffer Alone

The night a gunman fired into a crowd of 22,000 people at the country music festival in Las Vegas in 2017, nursing supervisor Antoinette Mullan at University Medical Center was focused on one thing: saving lives. She recalls dead bodies on gurneys across the triage floor, a trauma bay full of victims.
- PUB DATE: 7/5/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NPR
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Posted: Jul 5, 2018

Florida commissioners change light-duty policy for pregnant firefighters

Future pregnant firefighters no longer have to worry about losing pay if the doctor advises against them going out on rescue calls. County commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved a light-duty option for pregnant firefighters. "It's long overdue," Commissioner Joe Flescher said. The policy, which has been ratified by the International Association of Firefighters Local 2201, removes pregnancy as a condition ineligible for light or restricted duty.
- PUB DATE: 7/5/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: TCPalm.com
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Posted: Jul 5, 2018

Spokane: Family of 12 thrown from raft at Bowl and Pitcher in Riverside State Park; 1 person dead

Firefighters were called to the Bowl and Pitcher area in Riverside State Park Tuesday afternoon for a reported water rescue. Brian Schaeffer with the Spokane Fire Department says two boats were involved in a collision on the Spokane River. One boat capsized and 12 people were thrown into the river.
- PUB DATE: 7/5/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ
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Posted: Jul 5, 2018

Man pleads guilty to arson in 2015 Central Washington fire

A 39-year-old man has admitted to setting a fire that destroyed nearly 30 homes in north-central Washington in 2015. Jeremy Kendall of Wenatchee pleaded guilty to first-degree arson Tuesday in Chelan County Superior Court. Chelan County Prosecutor Douglas Shae says Kendall was sentenced to 27 months in prison.
- PUB DATE: 7/5/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ
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Posted: Jul 5, 2018

First all-female fire shift in Spokane County

PHOTO - Spokane County Fire District 10 announced their all-female firefighting crew on Tuesday. In a Facebook post, the district wrote, "These awesome volunteers serve citizens of the West Plains with integrity and dedication. their backgrounds are varied, and their experiences are wide ranging bringing to the district a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
- PUB DATE: 7/5/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane
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