VIDEO: After several meetings between the city and firefighters, council appearances and even a protest, city officials finally have a pay plan for the fire department. After a final discussion Tuesday, city officials are addressing their concerns by implementing a pay matrix. Starting this month, all fire suppression employees will see a pay increase.
- PUB DATE: 1/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPLC-TV NBC/CW+ 7 Lake Charles

VIDEO: A new strategy unveiled Tuesday aims to use previous fire investigations to prevent similar fire tragedies from happening again. U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell traveled to New York City to honor the 17 lives lost in last year's tragedy at the Twin Parks building. It was the first stop in a tour of some of the deadliest infernos.
- PUB DATE: 1/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WABC-TV ABC 7 New York City

Lake Ozark Fire Protection District is working to equip cyanokits on their ambulance and trucks. The district has one. It’s kept in the ambulance should it be needed. ”I found out that we didn’t have it, and with us being a fire ALS (advance life support) Transport Agency, it’s not only crucial for the citizens we serve, but it’s crucial for our own folks,” said Deputy Chief Marc Carr.
- PUB DATE: 1/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KYTV NBC 3 Springfield

VIDEO: The Union Township Fire Department is closing its Safe Haven Baby Box due to "burdensome" and "outdated red tape" from the Ohio Department of Health, Union Township officials said in a press release. Under Ohio's Safe Haven Law, a baby box, also known as a newborn safety incubator, allows parents to anonymously surrender a newborn without facing criminal charges.
- PUB DATE: 1/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCPO-TV ABC 9 Cincinnati

Portions of a train derailed and collided with a power station in south Seattle on Monday night. The slow-moving train, which was heading to west Seattle, crashed near the intersection of Colorado Avenue South and South Spokane Street at about 8 p.m., according to the Seattle Fire Department. “As the train derailed, it collided with a power station, causing downed electrical wires,” reads a tweet from SFD.
- PUB DATE: 1/11/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle