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Doctor, lawyer…but why not firefighter? — Firefighter opportunities available in Seattle

August 13, 2015 By Jason Cruz

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Preston Bhang is a pioneer in the city of Seattle.  He was the first Korean American firefighter for the Seattle Fire Department.  Bhang retired two years ago but still promotes the job he served for over 4 decades and encourages Asian Pacific Islanders to take advantage of the current […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, API, Asian Asian Pacific Island, Asian Pacific Islanders, Jason Cruz, Korean American, Northwest Asian Weekly, Preston Bhang, Seattle Fire Department, Seattle Firefighter, South Central Los Angeles, Vol 34 No 34 | August 15 - August 21

The fire still burns — Seattle honors the firefighters who died in the Pang Factory fire

January 8, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Approximately 150 people attended the ceremony honoring the death of the four firemen who risked their <!–more–>lives in the Pang Factory fire in Seattle’s Chinatown 20 years ago. In Occidental Park, where the memorial was held, four statues are erected commemorating these firefighters. Their statues are a notable feature […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Amazing Grace, Brazil, Chinatown International District, FBI, King County Jail, Martin Pang, Mary Pang, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pang Factory, Pang International Foods, Peggy Chapman, Pioneer Square, Seattle Braves, Seattle Fire Department, Thanksgiving, Vol 34 No 3 | January 10 - January 16

Christmas Eve fire in Chinatown

December 26, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The cause of the Christmas Eve fire in the International District has been classified as “undetermined,” according to the Seattle Fire Department. Crews responded to the fire that started in the top floor of the three-story Hudson Building on the corner of 7th Ave. S. and S. King St. at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chinatown, Chinese Chamber, Christmas Eve, International District, Liem Pet Shop, Medical Services Officer Lt, Michael Barokas, Palace Decor Gifts, Sea Garden Seafood Restaurant, Seattle City Light, Seattle Fire Department, Seattle Fire Dept, Seattle Gospel Center Bookroom, South King Street, Tim Woo, Yuan Sheng Hang

Traditionally white, fire departments offer chance at service, brotherhood — Part one of a two-part series on Asians in public service

May 23, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly On a recent medic call on a sunny afternoon, Snohomish Fire Department firefighter and paramedic Ray

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2013, API, Asian Americans, Captain Preston Bhang, China, Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Cadet Company, Fire Commissioner David Chan, Fire District, Mountlake Terrace, Northwest Asian Weekly, SFD, Seattle Fire Department, Senior Cadet Program, Snohomish Fire Department, Southwest Snohomish County, Vol 32 No 22 | May 25 - May 31

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