Seattle woman advocates for firefighters following proposed $7.1 million budget cut

A Seattle woman is advocating for emergency services after being resuscitated by 13 firefighters following a cardiac arrest caused by pneumonia. After her recovery, she learned that the administration of Mayor Katie Wilson has proposed a $7.1 million cut to the fire department's overtime fund.

Union leaders and firefighters have criticized the proposal, warning that the reduction in funding could lead to a shortage of on-duty personnel. The woman, a content creator known as Hellcat Hysteria, has used her platform to denounce the planned budget cuts, stating she has become a “firemen advocate” due to the life-saving intervention she received.