Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services (BFRS) is launching an in-house paramedic training program, which will be the first of its kind in the entire state. Birmingham Fire Chief Cory Moon said the inspiration for this program was born from the nationwide shortage of paramedics they feel the effects of locally.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WIAT-TV CBS 42 Birmingham

November 11 is Veterans Day, a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their service, dedication, and sacrifice. The theme for Veterans Day 2023 is “Service.” This week, consider how your department supports and recognizes your current and potential members who have served in the U.S. military. Joseph Danao is the deputy commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs, a fire instructor, a volunteer firefighter/EMT, and a member of the National Volunteer Fire Council’s SAFER Work Group, among other positions.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: NVFC.org

VIDEO: A spicy challenge had Hall County firefighters laughing and gasping for air as they tackled insanely hot wings while answering questions. Like the YouTube series "Hot Ones," hosted by Sean Evans, where celebrities answer questions while enduring increasingly spicy wings, three Hall County Fire Rescue team members decided to try the idea themselves.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXIA-TV NBC 11 Atlanta

Tuesday, Yakima firefighters posted to Facebook saying they had a total of 15 overdoses within a 24-hour span, not including calls from the previous day or ones that they were currently working on. Since that post, they say the number increased to around 17 or 18 with a majority of the calls near the North First Street area.
- PUB DATE: 11/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

PHOTO: A car crashed into the side of an Everett home Wednesday afternoon. Everett Fire said the collision involved two cars, one completely totaled after ramming into a house on 7400 Beverly Lane. Firefighters extracted a person from one of the cars with non-life-threatening injuries. Utility wires were involved and Everett PUD has responded as well.
- PUB DATE: 11/8/2023 10:52:00 PM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle