Weekend Drill Set for Saturday January 23rd

Attention Volunteers--Quarterly Weekend Drill this weekend at Station One! Saturday January 23rd, 0900 - 1300 Hours. Training will be on Rescue Jack Operations. Learn the effective use and operation of these stabilizing and lifting jacks. Instructed by Battalion Chief Ken Gavlik, Captain Kamron Ismaili, Captain Gerry Bjornstad, and Battalion Chief Kris Sherman.

 

New Volunteers Sworn In

L-R, Chris Arnold, Andrea Gomez Steelman and Deputy Chief Jeff Gavlik

At the Thursday, January 14 Board meeting, Andrea Gomez Steelman and Chris Arnold were sworn in as IVFD Volunteers by Deputy Chief Jeff Gavlik. Both will serve out of Station 3 (O'Brien). Each will be working in support functions. Andrea will focus on medical calls and Chris will use his truck driving skills to drive the water tender.

As a home-health worker, Andrea had long felt a calling to help people with medical needs. Then she was in a vehicle rollover accident near Rough and Ready Creek. She recovered but was left wondering what would have become of her if Illinois Valley Fire District volunteers hadn't come to her rescue. She decided to take the next step and volunteer.

Chris Arnold retired in June and decided it was time to give back to the community. For Chris, the Illinois Valley Fire District was a natural place to serve--it was in his blood. His late father, Dick Arnold, was an IVFD volunteer firefighter. His late mother, Elizabeth (Betty) Arnold served on the IVFD Board of Directors. His Daughter, Sarah Arnold served as an IVFD volunteer firefighter before moving out of the area. And his sister, Alison Arnold currently works part time in the Administrative office.

Welcome Andrea and Chris. Thank you for your service!

 

IVFD Board to Meet January 14


ILLINOIS VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING

January 14,  2010
7:00 PM

Illinois Valley Fire District Administrative Office
681 Caves Highway
Cave Junction OR  97523

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Firefighter Academy Begins

IVFD rang in the new year with a fresh class of volunteer firefighter recruits. Classes began January 2nd and will continue for several weekends.

Meet the new volunteers...

 

2010 Calendar Available

This handsome 11" x 17" wall calendar displays the full year in poster format. Its patriotic theme and firefighter maltese cross will compliment any Illinois Valley home or workplace.  Pick up your free copy at our Administrative Headquarters, 681 Caves Hwy., Cave Junction. Office hours are M-F 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Hurry, supplies are limited.

 

 
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