Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Department Volunteer Annual Picnic

Today was a day to honor all of our local volunteers both Fire, Medical and Search and Rescue. These folks are called upon at all hours of the day and night to cover our rural areas, and do a heckuva job!

 

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Annual Picnic 2011

We had volunteers receiving awards for years of tenure, given out by Chief Dave Crawford.

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Annual Picnic 2011

There were five year volunteers like Butch (and his wife, Delores who will receive hers next year)

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Annual Picnic 2011

Butch drives the emergency vehicles and Delores is the "scribe" taking all vital information about the patient, etc. down by hand...they are very valuable to our community (and are my Fishhawk Lake neighbors!)

Don, seen below is a TWENTY-FIVE YEAR VOLUNTEER--amazing!

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Annual Picnic 2011

Lifeflight was there to show us the helicopter used in some emergency transports done by air.

Lifeflight Emergency air transport for Mist-Birkenfeld and other rural areas

Fishhawk Lake has a helipad for emergency flights if immediate care is needed and it is time-sensitive. I had a fella at my birthday party at Fishhawk Lake have a minor stroke and was airlifted out very quickly and flown to one of the Portland hospitals.

 

 

 

 

Lifeflight Emergency air transport for Mist-Birkenfeld and other rural areas

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's always nice to have them as a back-up, but our volunteers are pretty darn good (and dedicated)!

 

 

 

 

 

The kids got to enjoy using the huge firehoses, just like the firefighters.

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Annual Picnic 2011

My husband, Larry is the only paramedic who volunteers out in this area and we are grateful for his credentials and his willingness to be available on weekends! (Delores says he works magic with the patients).

Here he is with the Chief of Elsie, Oregon, Mike. (My husband is on the right).

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Annual Picnic 2011

We had gobs of good food and there were two gals, Fran and Mary who pulled it all together.

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Annual Picnic 2011Michael, is one of the volunteers shown in the background. Check out Mary's apron--Don't Burn It!  I ordered one for myself!

There were raffle prizes, hugs and a really good time was had by all. Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Annual Picnic 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Louise gets a hug from Bill, the President of the Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Fire Board).

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Annual Picnic 2011

One of our many emergency vehicles.

Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD Annual Picnic 2011

In honor of all of our fallen heroes from that fateful day of 9.11.2001, I would like to show my deep appreciation for all emergency responders, both volunteer and professional who put themselves in harm’s way to keep us all a little safer.

Thank you.

 

 

Gayle Rich-Boxman
Realtor® Vernonia Realty Direct: (503)755-2905
Specializing in Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
"Your Gateway to the Lake!"
http://activerain.com/blogs/gayleatfishhawklake

 

My website: http://www.lakehomesatfishhawk.com/
My blog: http://fishhawklakerealtor.wordpress.com/

 

  Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Department Volunteer Annual Picnic Copyrighted by Gayle Rich-Boxman All Rights Reserved 2011.

For a look at what fun you can have at Fishhawk Lake, click on the link below! 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N20w1bP2UA&feature=youtube_gdata

 Fishhawk Lake canoe trip-Gayle Rich-Boxman 2012 copyrighted All Rights Reserved

Gayle Rich-Boxman
Broker,Vernonia Realty
Specializing in Fishhawk Lake Recreation Club
"Your Gateway to the Lake!"
Direct: (503)755-2905
My website: http://www.lakehomesatfishhawk.com/
My blog: http://fishhawklakerealtor.wordpress.com/

 

 

 

11 Comments on Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Department Volunteer Annual Picnic

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2011
347,886 Points 70 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Lovely post, Gayle of my heart.  It takes a special kind of person to do what they do, and you captured the charm of the day beautifully.
10:34pm • #1
107,513 Points 1 Featured Post Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Gayle, Thank you for a wonderful post, more of us need to honor all of those who volunteer and risk their lives to serve and save their neighbors. May God Bless all thos who are part of this great family.
10:48pm • #2
526,780 Points 46 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Gayle, I know you must be very proud of your husband and all of his associates.  Our area also depends on our brave volunteers.
10:57pm • #3
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A wonderful story with the volunteer part and all the beautiful people photos you included for us. The annual picnic has to be such a joy as a get together to get to know everyone so well and having the helicopter there and the kids getting to work the fire hoses, just a real treat for everyone in attendance. I always feel I know your community so well with your descriptions Gayle. Thank you very much.
11:06pm • #4
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2011
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I'm impressed that you have so many great citizens that are willing to put their life on the line to protect others and their possessions.





2:35am • #5
473,644 Points 35 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

You have once again captured the "spirit' of your lovely community in your photos and your words. What a nice remembrance too for today's 10 year anniversary of 9/11.

I share in your thanks to our first responders in every community who lay their lives on the lines to protect us.

Lovely Gayle. Have a great Sunday and enjoy our late summer sunshine.  :)

11:15am • #6
379,863 Points 84 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

GF - The Mist-Birkenfeld Fire Department Volunteer Annual Picnic looks like a wonderful event and perfect way to honor and remember those who give, and volenteer their time every day, "the First Responders" to such worthy causes. Love all your photos and presentation - you always find a postive spin, even on sad occasions, something the rest of us can take a lesson from! 

12:38pm • #7
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Gayle....What a great event......This was a very nice thing for you to do!
Hope you had a great day!---Rob

Go Vols! Winners over Cincinatti......45-23
7:19pm • #8
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12
2011
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Gayle,

This is a great time to recognize your volunteer fire department. Great shots. :)

Steve
7:16pm • #9
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2011
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Gayle,

Congratulations. Your post is now featured in the group "Americana." :)

Steve
10:31pm • #10
361,576 Points 43 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Steve, I went off to comment on your blog and my computer locked up on trying to download the wonderful version of Our National Anthem, so I didn't get to comment, but I will.  In the meantime, how EXCITING to be featured!  Thank you so much!!
10:41pm • #11


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