 | Portland Fire Chief Spreads Holiday Cheer in 2011 Macy's Holiday Parade
11/29/2011 12:08:35 PM On November 25th, 2011, Portland Fire & Rescue Fire Chief John Klum, along with his kids, helped to kick off the holidays at the 2011 Macy’s Holiday Parade the day after Thanksgiving. The parade - which is a family tradition for many - featured 24 inflatable floats, local school and community marching bands, drill teams, equestrian units and over 450 costumed characters. |
 | Tualatin Valley's Partnership with Valley Catholic School Promotes Hands-only CPR
11/29/2011 12:05:17 PM On Monday, November 21, 2011 Fire Chief Mike Duyck and firefighters from Beaverton Station 67 kicked off a campaign to promote hands-only CPR. More than 100 CPR kits were distributed to the school’s 8th grade students who will teach the life-saving skill to over 500 family, friends, and community members over the Thanksgiving weekend. |
| Toy N Joy Makers Need Your Help this Holiday Season
11/23/2011 11:16:35 AM Since 1914, Toy N Joy Makers has been providing toys for Portland children in need. It probably comes as no surprise that the need for donations - both toys and dollars - is urgent again this year. |
 | Portland Fire & Rescue Provides Assistance to Sister City of Guadalajara at the Pan American Games
11/23/2011 11:14:27 AM Eight firefighters from Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) and the surrounding communities spent two weeks in Mexico assisting the Guadalajara Fire Department in October 2011. Guadalajara had been selected to host the Pan American Games from October 15th through the 30th, 2011. |
| Prince George's County Fire/EMS Participates in Winter Coat Distribution for Children in Need
11/22/2011 6:09:31 PM The Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department, Prince George’s County Homeless Education Office, the University of Maryland, and Operation Warm will work together to provide 300 underprivileged children with new winter coats this year. |
| Clark County Fire Stations Participating in Holiday Toy Drive
11/22/2011 6:07:02 PM The Clark County Fire Department is teaming up with the Southern Nevada Firefighter Burn Foundation to support the nonprofit group’s annual holiday toy drive for local children. |
| Southern California Firefighters Participate in the 2011 Spark of Love Toy Drive
11/21/2011 11:10:00 PM ABC7 and firefighters from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties have once again joined together to participate in the Spark of Love Toy Drive. |
| Temple Terrace Fire Department Recognized for Seatbelt Pledge
11/20/2011 10:02:23 AM The Temple Terrace Fire Department has earned recognition for its full participation in the International Fire Service Seatbelt Pledge program, officials said Friday, November 18, 2011. |
 | Hudson Joins NFPA as Western Regional Sprinkler Specialist
11/20/2011 9:41:34 AM Jeffery L. Hudson of Shawnee, Kan. joined the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote the adoption of fire sprinkler legislation across the U.S. Hudson will primarily cover the Western region. |
| Fire Corps National Advisory Committee Meets in Virginia
11/20/2011 9:38:42 AM The Fire Corps National Advisory Committee (NAC) met on November 14, 2011 in Alexandria, VA. |
