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Seattle police are investigating a shooting at South Jackson Street and 23rd Avenue South that injured one person.
...Two men were shot on Aurora Avenue in a drive-by shooting Thursday afternoon. The men, who Seattle Fire Department said were both 18 years old, were taken to Harborview Medical Center. They are expected to survive. The drive-by happened shortly after noon at 10300 Aurora Avenue North, near a Rapid Ride E Line bus stop …
Teacher. Mentor. Contributor. Leader. These are just some of the words used to describe Lt. Toby Graves and why he is one of this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.
...Key Points: 1) Adjust the bench angle and barbell height for an incline press. 2) Maintain “5 points of contact”: (1) Head; (2) Shoulders; (3) Pelvis/Gluteus: (4) Left Foot; and (5) Right Foot. 3) Lower the barbell while maintaining the wrist over the elbow. Be sure to keep the upper arms in a 45-degree angle …
Presenting our Officer of the Year Award to Jon Goins, who recently promoted to Battalion Chief. Company officers are responsible for providing direction, support and guidance to their crews every day. They are the ones ensuring the department responds to emergencies quickly and safely. Because they are first-in to our incidents, they make the greatest …
Key Points: 1) Position the J Hooks (J cups) just below shoulder height. 2) Grab the bar just outside of shoulder width with an overhand grip. The feet should be approximately shoulder width apart. 3) Brace the core and maintain a flat lower back as you unrack the barbell and step away from the rack. …
Key Points: 1) Position the specialty bar for a HIGH handle deadlift. 2) Stand upright with the feet approximately hip width apart. 3) Begin the movement by hinging at the hips and slightly bending the knees to grab the handles. 4) Actively pull the shoulders back to engage the lats; and brace the core. The …
This is one of the rarest units I’ve filmed responding! Seattle Fire’s Power and C02 unit responding with Engine 25, Ladder 10 and Aid 25 to a reported substation fire in Ballard. Second and third clips show P25 and L10 repositioning from the staging area. Filmed 6/18/17
...Key Points: 1) Maintain “5 points of contact”: (1) Head; (2) Shoulders; (3) Pelvis/Gluteus: (4) Left Foot; and (5) Right Foot. 2) Lie flat on the bench and set your hands just outside shoulder width apart. 3) Set your shoulder blades by pinching them together and driving them into the bench. 4) Unrack the barbell …