Fire crews swarmed to a Redmond business park overnight as a commercial building there went up in flames. Firefighters worked hard to prevent the blaze from spreading to other nearby buildings. The huge fire response began at about 2 a.m. Friday when 911 dispatchers were notified of flames and smoke billowing from a business park in the 14600 block of NE 91st Street.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2016 10:35:29 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

At least six local fire chiefs say they have serious concerns about the Snohomish County Council's plans to float a criminal justice sales tax measure. The chiefs say the current draft of the tax measure would mislead voters into thinking some of the money could be used for firefighting. They're also worried that message would compete with fire department levies running on the same ballot in the Aug.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2016 8:23:06 AM - SOURCE: Everett Herald

At least six local fire chiefs say they have serious concerns about the Snohomish County Council's plans to float a criminal justice sales tax measure. The chiefs say the current draft of the tax measure would mislead voters into thinking some of the money could be used for firefighting. They're also worried that message would compete with fire department levies running on the same ballot in the Aug.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2016 8:23:06 AM - SOURCE: Everett Herald

A Georgia volunteer fireman died Thursday after suffering a heart attack while on the scene of a brush fire late last week, according to a news release from the town. Steven Lapierre, 58, a lifelong Georgia resident, served as a member of the Georgia Volunteer Fire Department for more than 40 years, the town said.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: burlington free press

VIDEO - A San Diegan and former fire chief spoke to 10News about the freak accident that left him scarred for life. 10News caught up with Matt Shobert running up and down the steps at the San Diego Convention Center, training for a triathlon. "Right now, exercise makes me feel the best," said Shobert.
- PUB DATE: 5/6/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGTV-TV ABC 10 San Diego