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Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Tennessee fire department creating new museum dedicated to its history years after SUV crash took out original location

VIDEO: Soon you will be able to learn more about the history of the Knoxville Fire Department. That's because the department is working on creating a museum that will feature vintage items and artifacts. Now that the Knoxville Fire Department headquarters has moved to North Knoxville, Mark Wilbanks, the assistant fire chief, has been quietly working on creating a new KFD museum.
- PUB DATE: 7/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBIR-TV NBC 10 Knoxville
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Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Explosions during garage fire at North Spokane home

A large fire broke out at a home in North Spokane on Thursday afternoon, according to Spokane Fire Department. On July 18, crews responded to a reported house fire near Marjorie Court and Stephanie Street. When crews arrived, they found the fire burning in the home's garage. The fire did not spread to the rest of the house, but did cause smoke damage to the main part of the home.
- PUB DATE: 7/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane
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Posted: Jul 19, 2024

Pioneer Fire expands to 25,688 acres, firefighters bolster defenses around Stehekin

The Pioneer Fire burning in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan has grown to 25,688 acres as of Thursday, July 18, according to the latest update from fire officials. Containment remains at 14%, with 783 personnel currently assigned to the incident. A community meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 9:06:36 PM - SOURCE: Wenatchee Business Journal
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Posted: Jul 18, 2024

Oregon: Large pile fire in Portland sends up plume of smoke seen for miles

VIDEOS: A fire at a metal recycling facility in the St. Johns neighborhood broke out Wednesday afternoon, sending up a plume of black smoke visible from as far away as downtown Portland. There were no injuries reported to first responders or plant personnel, said Portland Fire & Rescue. Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) first tweeted about the fire at around 1:30 p.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGW-TV NBC 8 Portland
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Posted: Jul 18, 2024

Ohio EMS wins 8th consecutive American Heart Association Gold Achievement Award for stellar care

The American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline program has recognized Delaware County's Emergency Medical Services with their 8th consecutive EMS Gold Achievement Award. This national-level honor recognizes prehospital-care agencies around the country that meet the AHA's standards for rapid and research-based care for the most severe forms of heart attacks and strokes.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WWHO-TV CW 53 Chillicothe
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