A Utica firefighter pleaded not guilty Thursday to three misdemeanor charges stemming from a Jan. 6 incident in which he allegedly harassed a female co-worker. The defendant, Richard Forte, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief, offering a false written statement and third-degree criminal tampering.
- PUB DATE: 3/30/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Utica Observer-Dispatch

Firefighters battled a three-alarm blaze inside a church in North Philadelphia on Thursday. The blaze started before 2:30 p.m. Thursday inside The Original Apostolic Faith Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in the 1500 block of North Broad Street. Crews arrived at a fully engulfed building located near Temple University.
- PUB DATE: 3/30/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPVI-TV 6 ABC.com

The blame for a series of Cabell County wild fires has been laid at the feet of two former area firefighters. Former Ona Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Landy Chapman and former Salt Rick Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Allen Black have both been charged with felonies, surprising people in Salt Rock.
- PUB DATE: 3/30/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCHS-TV ABC 8

Those who answer calls for help want to be part of a new law offering benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). “We’re a first responder’s first responder,” said Valley Com 911 dispatcher Cathleen Robertson. Last week Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill enabling firefighters, paramedics, and police to qualify for disability benefits from the Department of Labor & Industries for PTSD suffered over a career.
- PUB DATE: 3/30/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM 2

Spokane Fire crew were able to safely rescue a person from the Spokane River near Post and Spokane Falls Boulevard Thursday night. Crews responded to the area around 7:00 p.m. for a report of a man who jumped into the river. The man was able to make it to some rock on the side of the water. Rescue crews rappelled down the rock to get to the man.
- PUB DATE: 3/30/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM 2