Amid growing concern that flame retardants are responsible for elevated cancer rates in firefighters, Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing legislation that would go further than any other state’s in banning the use of chemicals meant to slow the spread of fires. Fire officials and environmental advocates, who have joined forces to support the restrictions, contend that at least 10 chemicals used in flame retardants endanger firefighters, while doing little to stop fires.
- PUB DATE: 4/25/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: boston globe

A Skagit County group will hold the first in a series of meetings Monday aimed at laying out the future of how those in need are transported to area hospitals. While the 20 members of the advisory group are excited about getting all the stakeholders to the table, many are struggling to find faults in the system used by Skagit County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
- PUB DATE: 4/25/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: goskagit.com

A Skagit County group will hold the first in a series of meetings Monday aimed at laying out the future of how those in need are transported to area hospitals. While the 20 members of the advisory group are excited about getting all the stakeholders to the table, many are struggling to find faults in the system used by Skagit County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
- PUB DATE: 4/25/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: goskagit.com

Seattle Police are investigating after an apparent explosion in the Georgetown neighborhood. Seattle Firefighters and Seattle Police responded to the 6200 block of Carleton Ave S just before 8:30 p.m. for reports of a fire in a residence. Firefighters found extensive damage from a small explosion. Crews said it caused 500 dollars worth of damage to a fence and siding of a house on that street.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2016 9:39:04 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

Seattle Police are investigating after an apparent explosion in the Georgetown neighborhood. Seattle Firefighters and Seattle Police responded to the 6200 block of Carleton Ave S just before 8:30 p.m. for reports of a fire in a residence. Firefighters found extensive damage from a small explosion. Crews said it caused 500 dollars worth of damage to a fence and siding of a house on that street.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2016 9:39:04 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000