VIDEO: One retired fire crew that has turned into collectors has been looking to tap into the little kid energy that often follows a field trip to a local firehouse. "My family had no problem buying for me at Christmas," said Bob Franklin, retired Little Rock captain. "It was always fire trucks." He has used that story to explain what drove him to more than 50 years in the fire service.
- PUB DATE: 3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTHV-TV CBS 11 Little Rock

The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor. Since 1970, the IAFC’s most prestigious award has recognized the spirit of service, courage and heroism that is a proud tradition among the world's fire and emergency service. The program is named for one of the first fire chiefs in the United States, Benjamin Franklin.
- PUB DATE: 3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: IAFC.org

Spokane Valley Fire confirmed Wednesday that a brush fire burning on N. Chestnut Road in Mica was contained around 6:30 p.m. Crews from the Department of Natural Resources were in the mop-up stages. Another fire was reported on Progress Road in Spokane Valley that was also quickly put out. Smoke was noticeable in the areas for some time, but now that the fires are out, it should start to clear out.
- PUB DATE: 3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

Recent studies show 30 percent of first responders develop behavioral health conditions like depression and PTSD. And according to CDC, firefighters and police officers are more likely to die by suicide than on the line of duty. "We see all the tragic events," said Marshall Slight, chief deputy coroner in Yakima.
- PUB DATE: 3/30/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

Firefighters worked for hours on Tuesday night to contain a big fire at Basic American Foods in Moses Lake. Photos from Moses Lake Firefighters show flames burning through a large section of the food processing plant. Grant County Fire District #5 said the building suffered extensive damage from both fire and water.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2023 3:49:53 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane