VIDEO: Family and friends of seven fallen firefighters gathered on Sunday at the Washington State Fire Training Academy for the annual Washington State Fallen Firefighter's Memorial Service. Those honored are: Assistant Chief Dean Crosswhite of Whatcom County Fire District 7; Firefighter/Parademic John Garner of Central Pierce Fire and Rescue; Firefighter Dan Patterson of the Spokane Valley Fire Department; Firefighter/Parademic Joe Kilian of Clark County Fire District 6; Firefighter Matt Runte of the Seattle Fire Department; Assistant Chief Larry Spohn of South Pierce Fire and Rescue; and Firefighter Michele J.
- PUB DATE: 8/12/2023 6:35:12 PM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

The Sourdough Fire has now grown to 1,710 acres, while still sitting at 0% containment. More than 300 firefighters continue to coordinate and implement containment efforts while focusing on slowing the spread of the fire and protecting public safety. Currently, no damns, transmission lines, power houses, or other critical infrastructure is threatened, but the fire did get close to the small town of Diablo, but thankfully shifted away from the area.
- PUB DATE: 8/11/2023 1:17:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

VIDEO: A suspect has been arrested in connection with the series of fires that were ignited in the Sunset Highway/Hills area near the Finch Arboretum on Aug. 3. According to the Spokane Police Department (SPD), 53-year-old Vickie L. Smith was arrested Thursday morning in King County and is awaiting extradition to Spokane.
- PUB DATE: 8/11/2023 12:48:47 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

VIDEO: A heartfelt video about a Coral Springs-Parkland firefighter who beat cancer has won a prestigious Telly Award. Produced by the City of Coral Springs Communications and Marketing Department, Driver Engineer Brian Hobson was presented with the award on August 3. A survivor of thyroid cancer, considered occupational for firefighters, Hobson was diagnosed early and treated quickly after an annual Life Scan physical – a comprehensive medical test covered by the city for all first responders.
- PUB DATE: 8/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Coral Springs Talk

PHOTOS: Cañon City Area Fire Protection District’s shiny new Headquarters & Fire Station No. 3 is state-of-the-art, contemporary and, frankly, a long-time coming. What personnel and administrators value most, they say, is its functionality. The new nearly $12 million facility, located at 3016 E. Main St.
- PUB DATE: 8/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Canon City Daily Record