Firefighters compete in 2024 West Regional Classic Firefighter Challenge in Sparks

VIDEO: Firefighters from agencies across the western region are competing for the top seed at the 2024 West Regional Classic Firefighter Challenge. The Sparks Fire Department and Sparks Firefighters Local 731 will host the event, also known as “The Toughest 2 Minutes in Sports.” “It’s a qualifier for Worlds. This is a significant event in the fire service. It promotes fitness and showcases to the public the physical demands of the job,” said Sparks Fire Department Chief Walt White. A job that entails high demands and danger. “It takes a lot of work, a lot of effort. We all try to be the best we can always,” said Sparks fireman Mike Szopa. “You need to have the best day of your career on somebody else’s worst day of their life,” added Captain Jeff Wright, who made the trip from Irving, Texas.
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City of Sparks, Northern Nevada Public Health Host Multi-Casualty Drill at the Nugget Casino

VIDEO: Large-scale emergencies require all hands on deck. You may have seen some smoke and a bunch of fire trucks at the Nugget Casino Tuesday morning. The City of Sparks and Northern Nevada Public Health hosted a multi-casualty training. The purpose of the training is to see how different agencies come together to respond as a team in stressful situations. "So, this will involve law enforcement, first responders, fire, hospital and other health care facilities in the region so we can appropriately respond to any large-scale incident at a public event," said Jordyn Marchi, Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator, Northern Nevada Public Health. This training allows them to test Washoe County's emergency plan and to get them ready if tragedy were to strike.
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Several cats dead after mobile home catches fire in east Las Vegas

Clark County Fire Department is investigating a mobile home fire that killed several animals on Tuesday afternoon. CCFD firefighters arrived at the mobile home in the 3400 block of Allegheny Drive around 5:36 p.m., and observed smoke and heavy fire coming from a trailer. Upon entering the residence, crews reported heavy heat and moderate visibility. A search of the trailer found eight to ten deceased cats inside. Additionally, one person was treated by medical crews, but declined transport to the hospital. The fire was extinguished at 6:08 p.m. The cause of the fire has not been determined, though an investigation is ongoing.
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