Cancer rates are rising among firefighters: ‘It just keeps happening’
“Firefighters have a 9% higher risk of developing cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer compared to the general ...
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Winchester Fire Department talks winter weather response, call volume
The chief says in 2024, they did more than 7,600 runs with more than 11,000 unit responses. That’s a 7% increase from 2023.
Regional dispatch system kicks out Spokane Fire Department as talks on taking police calls collapse
A long-debated proposal to bring the city of Spokane fully into the regional 911 dispatch system collapsed this week with the ...
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Retiring Walla Walla fire chief excited for department’s next chapter
When Eric Wood will go to work Monday, Feb. 3, at the Walla Walla Fire Department, just as he has for the past 21 years.
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Riverside Fire District hires new Chief
ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WAOW) -- Riverside Fire District in Rothschild has hired new Fire Chief In a press release, Rothschild ...
Brazos County first responders talk severe winter weather preparations
The Brazos County Precinct 3 Volunteer Fire Department said they’ve taken a number of steps to ensure their gear is equipped ...