In February 2014 we wrote that protective hoods are the most vulnerable area of the firefighter's ensemble. That's because hoods lack any type of barrier characteristics to keep out the superfine particles that absorb a variety of hazardous chemicals including carcinogens. This shortcoming was coupled with NIOSH studies and other research showing carcinogen buildup on firefighters' skin, particularly on the neck and face areas unprotected by the SCBA face piece.
- PUB DATE: 5/17/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: firerescue1

Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire that damaged an Avalanche Court home Monday night and displaced its occupants. Firefighters responding to the 7:10 p.m. call at 7309 Avalanche Court found flames coming from a back corner of the house, Shift Commander Tom Schneider said. Flames had started to spread inside, but Schneider said firefighters were able to stop the fire.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2016 9:10:29 PM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic

Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire that damaged an Avalanche Court home Monday night and displaced its occupants. Firefighters responding to the 7:10 p.m. call at 7309 Avalanche Court found flames coming from a back corner of the house, Shift Commander Tom Schneider said. Flames had started to spread inside, but Schneider said firefighters were able to stop the fire.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2016 9:10:29 PM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic

Frank Volz has volunteered at Spokane Fire District 4 for over 30 years. One day it all paid off. This week marks the beginning of 42nd- annual Emergency Medical Service (EMS) week in Spokane County. It lasts until Saturday. At Spokane Fire District 4, medical emergencies average 77 percent of calls there.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2016 6:37:59 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2

Frank Volz has volunteered at Spokane Fire District 4 for over 30 years. One day it all paid off. This week marks the beginning of 42nd- annual Emergency Medical Service (EMS) week in Spokane County. It lasts until Saturday. At Spokane Fire District 4, medical emergencies average 77 percent of calls there.
- PUB DATE: 5/16/2016 6:37:59 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2