Snohomish Fire District 4’s three board members have directed the chief to approach Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue to have conversations about consolidating services. The newest member of Fire District 4’s board, Jill Gleason, put the proposal to a vote at their Dec. 12* meeting. Gleason described the talks as being an early “information-gathering phase” on whether to seriously discuss merging districts.
- PUB DATE: 1/25/2023 1:02:21 AM - SOURCE: Snohomish County News

A 16-year-old boy was injured Tuesday night during a house fire in the Sunland-Tujunga area, authorities said. The fire was reported at around 9:16 p.m. at the home on Sherman Grove Avenue. When firefighters arrived, the fire was coming from the garage, exposing neighboring homes to flames. Firefighters found the boy outside with burns and injuries, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
- PUB DATE: 1/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles

Firefighter Jason Burns appreciates the attention that firefighting foam has received recently because long term exposure to it has been linked to cancer. However, he says he’s rarely used firefighting foam in his nearly 20-year career. “I tend to focus on our gear because most fire departments aren’t using foam on a regular basis, whereas I’m using my gear, firefighters are using our gear 10-14 times a tour, which is what we call our day of work,” he said.
- PUB DATE: 1/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: North Carolina Health News

VIDEO: Car fires are nothing new -- but electric car fires are different. Now, the Shelby Township Fire Department has a new tool that saves time -- when putting out the flames. The key is a giant fire blanket for the very specific type of fire. "These were bought specifically to help us in the event of an electric vehicle fire," said Lt.
- PUB DATE: 1/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit

Updating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Idaho is no small task, but I was grateful for the opportunity to join my EMS colleagues to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Idaho. EMS workers from throughout the state — as far away as Boundary County — traveled to Boise on Monday to help make a difference on behalf of the communities they serve.
- PUB DATE: 1/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare