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Bridge Collapse in NW Washington

Collapse dumped a handful of vehicles and people into the Skagit River.

Posted Thursday, May 23, 2013

Seattle Man Killed in Fiery Electrocution

Witnesses reported a flash of sparks and a man falling.

Posted Friday, May 3, 2013

1 Dead, 1 Missing in Avalanches East of Seattle

One woman caught in avalanche has died, search for missing man suspended.

Posted Sunday, April 14, 2013

First Responders Awarded for Saving Life

Nine Cherry Point emergency personnel were awarded March 27 for actions that directly resulted in saving an active duty Marine’s life on Sept. 26.

Posted Friday, April 5, 2013

Washington State Dispatcher Sends Mom to Rescue

A 911 dispatcher in Washington state called on her own mother to rescue a stranded boater in the Columbia River, knowing her mother could kayak to the area faster than sending the sheriff's office patrol boat.

Posted Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Pedestrians Killed, Injured in Seattle Crash

Paramedics revived a non-breathing infant on the scene.

Posted Tuesday, March 26, 2013

D.C. Firefighters Transport Stroke Victim in Fire Engine

Southeast incident is the third one involving an ambulance responding from far away.

Posted Friday, March 8, 2013

Drunks in Washington May Pay for 'No Ride' Ambulance Calls

Chief: “Virtually every call we have generates an overtime expense."

Posted Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Seattle Woman Allegedly Bites Firefighter, Beats Boyfriend with Child Strapped to Chest

The woman also threatened to kill a police officer.

Posted Friday, January 18, 2013

Seattle Man, Hit by Bus, Continues To Starbucks

Injured man walked a block to a Starbucks while his head was bleeding.

Posted Tuesday, January 8, 2013

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