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Posted: Apr 2, 2024

Fire destroys mobile home, smoke visible for miles in North Spokane

VIDEO: A mobile home in Mead was destroyed in a fire Sunday afternoon which sent smoke high into the sky that could be seen miles away in north Spokane. Officials with Spokane County Fire District 9 (SCFD 9) say the cause of the fire is still under investigation, adding that no one was hurt in the fire.
- PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 1:55:00 AM - SOURCE: NonStop Local
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Posted: Apr 2, 2024

1 dead, child injured in massive fire in East Boston

VIDEO/PHOTOS: One person died and a child was injured in a massive fire that impacted multiple buildings in East Boston early Tuesday morning. The fire started around 5 a.m. in a multi-family building on Meridian Street and traveled to two adjacent buildings, the Boston Fire Department said. Boston Fire Commissioner Paul Burke said one person died in the fire, and a child was injured and remains hospitalized.
- PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBTS-TV NBC 10 Nashua
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Posted: Apr 2, 2024

Illinois fire department recruitment changes pay off with a dozen new hires

VIDEO: Thirteen men and women started a new career in Bloomington on Monday after changes in application requirements allowed them to follow their dreams. In October, the Bloomington Fire Department eliminated the requirement for potential hires to be paramedic-certified before joining the team. Instead, future first responders will learn everything they need to know through the department.
- PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WEEK-TV NBC/ABC/CW+ 25 Peoria
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Posted: Apr 2, 2024

Wisconsin EMS chief moonlights as Wendy’s pitchman

On any given day, residents across Portage County might see Assistant EMS Chief Joe Gemza from the Stevens Point Fire Department on the front lines of local emergencies. But they also might recognize him from a popular Wendy’s commercial. Under the moniker “Tyler” of the goofy pitchmen pair Tyler and Toby, Gemza has been selling junior bacon cheeseburgers and chocolate Frostys to anyone who’ll listen for over a year.
- PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Point-Plover Metro Wire
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Posted: Apr 2, 2024

10 displaced after fire breaks out at Everett clean and sober home

A fire damaged an Everett clean and sober living home, displacing 10 people early Tuesday morning. Two people were sent to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation and are expected to be OK. Fire crews arrived at the home on 6th Avenue West at around 2:30 a.m. and were able to get the flames under control within 10 minutes.
- PUB DATE: 4/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle
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