Awards
Josh Lawson is a Hero
19/09/09 12:17
Josh Lawson
was in Computer Applications class on Thursday, Sept.
17 when he noticed is teacher, Paul Evans silently
trying to get his attention. Josh asked if Evans was
okay, then realized his teacher was choking. He
stepped behind Evans and performed the Heimlich
Maneuver three times and lifting his teacher off the
ground. On the third thrust, Josh dislodged the candy
Evans was choking on and saved his life.
The truest form of service is that when given no praise nor reward is expected. Orcas Island Fire & Rescue awarded a certificate of thanks for saving another person’s life without hesitation.
Orcas Island and the world is a better place because of people Josh Lawson.
The truest form of service is that when given no praise nor reward is expected. Orcas Island Fire & Rescue awarded a certificate of thanks for saving another person’s life without hesitation.
Orcas Island and the world is a better place because of people Josh Lawson.
Orcas Fire Honors Heros
19/06/09 15:59
Capt. Maxx Jones and Chief Mike Harris present the Guardian Angel Pin to Mathew Mullen for his call to 911 for his mother.
Orcas Fire & Rescue presented 2 Red Helmet Awards at the Orcas Elementary School’s last assembly on Thursday. The first was given to Mackey Carndinale for calling 911 on April 11th 2009 when a mobile home near his house caught fire. Thanks to his quick thinking, the firefighters were able to respond quickly and save the structure from complete destruction. The second award was presented to Mathew Mullen who when faced with the hardest moment anyone can face, reacted quickly and called 911 for his mother. Mathew was also presented with the first Orcas Fire & Rescue Guardian Angel pin for his courage.
Red Helmet Award presented to Mackey Cardinell for quick action.
Red Helmet Award presented to Mathew Mullen for courage.
Cadet Honored
06/06/09 15:29
Firefighter Cadet Honored
Orcas Christian School Sophomore and High-honor student Jamarra Ray Lowry, was honored for her completion of the Orcas Fire & Rescue Firefighter Academy. The course began in November of 2008 and she graduated with honors on April 25th 2009. Jamarra works each summer to pay for her high school tuition and plans to pursue a career in emergency services as a firefighter-paramedic. Her father Dave Lowry was also a volunteer firefighter with the department for several years.
Training Division Chief Patrick Shepler presented new fire recruit Jamarra Ray Lowry with the Excellence in Achievement Award during a school assembly.
Photo taken on scene by Capt. Max Jones w/ iPhone
Orcas Christian School Sophomore and High-honor student Jamarra Ray Lowry, was honored for her completion of the Orcas Fire & Rescue Firefighter Academy. The course began in November of 2008 and she graduated with honors on April 25th 2009. Jamarra works each summer to pay for her high school tuition and plans to pursue a career in emergency services as a firefighter-paramedic. Her father Dave Lowry was also a volunteer firefighter with the department for several years.
Training Division Chief Patrick Shepler presented new fire recruit Jamarra Ray Lowry with the Excellence in Achievement Award during a school assembly.
Photo taken on scene by Capt. Max Jones w/ iPhone
Westview Woods Honored
29/05/09 12:46
Congratulations to Orcas Island's Westview
Woods on becoming a nationally
recognized Fire Wise Community. Fire Wise Community
President Alison Magner worked on behalf of her
homeowner's association with County Program Advisor
and firefighter on San Juan Island, Ron Garner, to
join the 26 designated groups in San Juan County. The
Fire Wise Program is designed to educate homeowners
how to reduce and even prevent wildfire from
destroying homes, property and lives.
OIFD Members Receive Service Awards
06/02/08 16:00
In addition to the awards given at OIFD 60th
Anniversary dinner held at Rosario on Februry 2nd,
the following members received service pins
commemorating their length of service in serving the
Orcas Community!
Irene Anda, Auxillary, 5 years
Vicki Bartran, Auxillary, 5 years
Judy Binney, Auxillary, 5 years
Merry Bush, Auxillary, 5 years
Velma Doty, Auxillary, 5 years
Judi Madan, Auxillary, 5 years
Carol McCoy, Auxillary, 5 years
Sami Messenger, Auxillary, 5 years
Peja Schusler, Auxillary, 5 years
Kim Wareham, Auxillary, 5 years
Judy Whiting, Auxillary, 5 years
Irene Anda, Auxillary, 5 years
Vicki Bartran, Auxillary, 5 years
Judy Binney, Auxillary, 5 years
Merry Bush, Auxillary, 5 years
Velma Doty, Auxillary, 5 years
Judi Madan, Auxillary, 5 years
Carol McCoy, Auxillary, 5 years
Sami Messenger, Auxillary, 5 years
Peja Schusler, Auxillary, 5 years
Kim Wareham, Auxillary, 5 years
Judy Whiting, Auxillary, 5 years
Fire Awards 2008
06/02/08 16:00
In addition
to the awards given at OIFD 60th Anniversary dinner
held at Rosario on February 2nd, the following
members received service pins commemorating their
length of service in serving the Orcas Community!
5-year pin: Lt. Chad Kimple, Firefighter/EMT, Lt. Mik Preysz, Frefighter/Paramedic and Lt. Paul Turner, Firefighter/EMT. Plus the Auxiliary Team: Vicki Bartram – team leader, Irene Anda, Judy Binney, Merry Bush, Velma Doty, Judi Madan, Carol McCoy, Sami Messenger, Peja Schusler, Kim Wareham, and Judy Whiting,
10-year pin: Commissioner Clyde Duke, Lt. Valerie Harris, Firefighter/Paramedic, Maria Nutt, EMT, and Bob Phalan, EMT, 15-year pin: Lt. Bob Nutt, Wildland Firefighter/EMT, Perry Pruett, Firefighter/First Responder, Roy Stanton, Firefighter and Firefighter/Wildland Firefighter Philo Lund. 20-year pin: Capt. Rita Harvey 25-year pin: Bruce Brackett, Firefighter, 27 years, Judi Madan, CISD Team Leader and former EMT plus dispatcher, Dave Mowrey, Firefighter/EMT and Dave Zoeller, Paramedic. 30-year pin: Lt. Jeff Jones, Firefighter/First Responder
Please join us in congratulating them on their achievement and thank them for their service!
-+Bruce Brackett was honored with his late 25 year pin after 27 years of volunteer service. He is credited with the first improvements to the training division, opening the door to the current high standards firefighters now achieve.
Jeff Jones is currently the longest volunteer member with 31 years. He joined at the age of 18 and has served as firefighter, EMT, Station Lt., Station Captain and Battalion Chief over the years. He is still an active volunteer firefighter, officer and First Responder.
5-year pin: Lt. Chad Kimple, Firefighter/EMT, Lt. Mik Preysz, Frefighter/Paramedic and Lt. Paul Turner, Firefighter/EMT. Plus the Auxiliary Team: Vicki Bartram – team leader, Irene Anda, Judy Binney, Merry Bush, Velma Doty, Judi Madan, Carol McCoy, Sami Messenger, Peja Schusler, Kim Wareham, and Judy Whiting,
10-year pin: Commissioner Clyde Duke, Lt. Valerie Harris, Firefighter/Paramedic, Maria Nutt, EMT, and Bob Phalan, EMT, 15-year pin: Lt. Bob Nutt, Wildland Firefighter/EMT, Perry Pruett, Firefighter/First Responder, Roy Stanton, Firefighter and Firefighter/Wildland Firefighter Philo Lund. 20-year pin: Capt. Rita Harvey 25-year pin: Bruce Brackett, Firefighter, 27 years, Judi Madan, CISD Team Leader and former EMT plus dispatcher, Dave Mowrey, Firefighter/EMT and Dave Zoeller, Paramedic. 30-year pin: Lt. Jeff Jones, Firefighter/First Responder
Please join us in congratulating them on their achievement and thank them for their service!
-+Bruce Brackett was honored with his late 25 year pin after 27 years of volunteer service. He is credited with the first improvements to the training division, opening the door to the current high standards firefighters now achieve.
Jeff Jones is currently the longest volunteer member with 31 years. He joined at the age of 18 and has served as firefighter, EMT, Station Lt., Station Captain and Battalion Chief over the years. He is still an active volunteer firefighter, officer and First Responder.