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Seattle Firefighters use big red bus to save people from the cold

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January 13, 2024

Seattle Firefighters use big red bus to save people from the cold

Seattle Fire’s Ambulance Bus to provide relief during cold snap

Firefighters are hitting the streets this weekend in their signature red bus in order to provide outreach to people experiencing homelessness.

SEATTLE – Firefighters are hitting the streets this weekend in their signature red bus in order to provide outreach to people experiencing homelessness.

It’s officially called the Medical Ambulance Bus, or MAB. It’s equipped with cold weather supplies that volunteers will hand out to those in need. The red bus also serves as a mobile warming center and transport for shelter.

“We have a cup of noodles we bought, cups of coffee,” said Lt. Roger Webber, Seattle Fire Department member of Health One. “We have a heated space in here.”

The goal of the firefighters with the Health One Unit, is to get people safe from the cold before it’s too late.

Arctic blast in Western Washington with powerful winds for some

“People suffering from mental illness or experiencing substance abuse disorders sometimes make short-term decisions, and we are here to help them make better ones and get them safe, at least for the night or the day,” said Webber.

The bus is stocked with boxes of warm clothing, blankets and hand warmers. On Friday during our interview at Pine & 3rd in Seattle, Webber and the team gave a man a free hat, gloves and hot food and coffee. He declined a free coat and a ride to a shelter when offered.

“If they refuse to go to warming shelters, we are offering them warm calories, hot calories, and promise to visit them in an hour or two to see if they want to stay outside,” said Webber.

The bus doesn’t stay stationary but travels city streets, stopping at encampments as well. Webber says that hypothermia can set in quickly. He says if a person cannot stay dry, which can be a problem for those experiencing homelessness, the danger is even greater.

“If you were wet on the concrete, in 15 minutes you would become a sick patient, and unable to make decisions on their own,” said Webber. “People experiencing mental health issues and addiction sometimes put their health second and, as a firefighter, it’s very concerning because we know how the story ends.

The unit will be running late Friday into early Saturday morning, hoping to save lives. Webber expects to assist 50 to 100 people during that time frame.

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Three trapped after car goes into ditch near Seattle’s Washington Park Arboretum

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February 27, 2026

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Three trapped after car goes into ditch near Seattle’s Washington Park Arboretum

SEATTLE — Firefighters are responding to a car that drove into a ditch near Lake Washington Boulevard East and East Foster Island Road on Friday, according to the Seattle Fire Department.

Crews arriving at the scene reported that three people are trapped inside the car.

Firefighters were working to stabilize the car and get everyone out safely. Crews worked to remove the roof of the car to get everyone out, according to fire officials.

Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while emergency crews respond.

The crash occurred in the area between the Montlake and Broadmoor neighborhoods, and traffic can be expected as emergency crews respond.

No additional information was immediately available.

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Seattle Kraken fall to Blues 5-1 in 2nd straight loss

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February 27, 2026

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Seattle Kraken fall to Blues 5-1 in 2nd straight loss

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dylan Holloway had a hat trick and added an assist in his return from a sprained ankle, Joel Hofer made 23 saves and the St. Louis Blues came off the Olympic break to beat the Seattle Kraken 5-1 on Thursday night.

St. Louis Blues 5, Seattle Kraken 1: Box score

Jordan Kyrou and Holloway — activated from injured reserve before the game — scored in a 23-second span early in the second period to give St. Louis a 3-1 lead.

Pius Suter added a goal and two assists to help the Blues end a three-game losing streak.

Holloway completed St. Louis’ first hat trick of the season with 3:01 left, scoring into an empty net for his 11th of the season.

Kaapo Kakko tied it at 1 for Seattle in the first period, and Philipp Grubauer stopped 26 shots. The Kraken were coming off a 4-1 loss in Dallas on Wednesday night.

Kyrou made it 2-1 at 1:12 of the second off a feed from Pavel Buchnevich on a break. Holloway poked the puck past Grubauer off a scramble at 1:35. Suter scored at 1:56 of the third.

St. Louis’ Cam Fowler appeared in his 1,100th game, becoming the 10th active defenseman in the NHL to reach the mark.

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Kraken: Host Vancouver on Saturday night.

Blues: Host New Jersey on Saturday.

Seattle Kraken sign forwards Ben Meyers, Ryan Winterton to 2-year extensions

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Projected Lineup: Feb. 26 vs. Seattle | St. Louis Blues

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February 26, 2026

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Projected Lineup: Feb. 26 vs. Seattle | St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues are back in action as they host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday at Enterprise Center (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, 101 ESPN).

It will be the team’s first game since Feb. 4, and Jim Montgomery said the squad is ready to get back to work.

“Yeah, I think everybody is,” the head coach said. “I mean, you can tell. Guys were anxious today, but it’s like ‘enough of practicing against each other, it’s time to play a game.’”

Captain Brayden Schenn, who missed Wednesday’s practice with an illness, took the morning skate and is expected to play. Dylan Holloway (ankle), who has played just one game since Dec. 12, will make his return to the lineup as well.

Robert Thomas has taken a leave of absence due to a personal matter. He’s expected to return to the team on Friday.

Additionally Jack Finley will make his Blues debut. Finley – who is the son of former Blue Jeff Finley and was born in St. Louis – was claimed off waivers by the team on Feb. 7.

“It was a dream of mine to play for this team,” Finley said. “It was a big part of my childhood, big part of my family’s life. So definitely full-circle moment and proud to be a Blue.”

Jeff, who played defense for the Blues from 1998-2004, will be in the building Thursday night to see his son don the jersey he wore for so many years.

“He was excited,” Jack said about his dad. “Maybe more excited than me. He loved this organization, loved this city… He’s excited to be back.”

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