The North Tahoe Fire Protection District reported an alarming increase in gas leaks, carbon monoxide (CO) related emergencies and other hazard-related emergencies resulting from the repeated storms and heavy snow. Since January 1, hazard calls have accounted for nearly 20% of non-EMS incidents. North Tahoe Firefighters are responding to a significant increase in carbon monoxide emergencies throughout the region and authorities say many of these incidents are the result of heavy snow build-up on combustion-appliance venting, buried foundation vents and improper or snow-obstructed home generator ventilation systems.
- PUB DATE: 3/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRNV-DT NBC 4 Reno

Pre-hospital trauma care for patients in Kerr County took a giant step this week as the Kerrville EMS, the city and county’s provider, rolled out a new program that will provide the option of whole blood infusions by paramedics to critical patients before they are transported to the hospital. “We are excited about this program that has been in the works since last year, but a goal for the past three years,” said Kerrville Fire Chief Eric Maloney late last week.
- PUB DATE: 3/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hill Country Community Journal - Metered Site

The Red Cross is assisting eight people who were displaced after a house caught fire in Burien Thursday morning. Fire crews responded to the fire on the 12100 block of 7th Place Southwest around 4:45 a.m. Thursday. Jim Reed, battalion chief for King County Fire District No. 2, said there was a large fire at the house when crews arrived at the scene.
- PUB DATE: 3/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

The Bellevue Fire Department is set to buy its first electric fire engine, a Pierce Volterra, funded in part by a $649,000 state grant. "Technology is coming quickly and the change in the fire service and how we support our community in their needs and meeting the council's agenda is paramount to the fire department," Deputy Chief of Support Services David Beste said.
- PUB DATE: 3/9/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

Boulder City’s growth in recent years has finally brought about a decision by the city council to build a second fire station to reduce response times from Station 121, currently its only fire station, news3lv.com reported.

A fire official says Station 121 is currently staffed by seven full-time firefighters, which presents challenges to adequately protect Boulder City’s population of about 15,000 residents, according to the report.

About half of all residents live outside an area from which Station 121 could respond within a critical four-minute time period, the report said.

The fire official said the decision for a second station came after a detailed study, the report said.

The city expects a groundbreaking once a final design is chosen and contracts are awarded for construction. The fire official hopes to have the new Station 122 completed by the end of 2023, according to the report.