Tips for Firefighters 2012. Held on Dec 3rd
at Ixtapa Restaurant.
On December 3, Lake Stevens Firefighters held a fundraiser
called Tips for Firefighters at Ixtapa Restaurant. The owner Francisco and his
staff allowed us to bus tables for extra tips to help buy Christmas presents for
needy children in our community. His staff is a well-oiled machine, add a little
sand called Firefighters and anything could go wrong.
The staff did a great job with this gritty inconvenience, and everything ran
smoothly from our perspective. Inside there were Firefighters with their Santa
hats working as table hosts and outside there was an engine that kids and
parents could tour.
That evening the great community of Lake Stevens came out and supported their
kids. The community was very gracious and accommodating to the new Ixtapa staff.
We raised $2,500 in extra tips. The Lake Stevens Firefighter Association donated
$1,000, and we received two additional donations after the event of $300.
Our total cash donation for 2011 was $3,800. There was also over $400 in gifts
donated. This year 37 kids in our community will have a Christmas that I hope
will be a little more special and one that they will always remember. Words will
never convey the gratitude in my heart for the support from this great
community.
I can’t thank Francisco and his staff enough for allowing us to use his
restaurant, for his generous donation, and for feeding our crew after a long
evening. Francisco and his staff are awesome!
I would also like to thank the men and women of Lake Stevens Fire. Thank you to
those who came in on their off time to work in the restaurant and those who were
on duty and greeted customers outside and collected tons of presents that were
donated—in between responding on emergency calls. With out you all, this would
not have been such a great success!
There are still kids in our community that need your help. Christmas is all
about the kids and that’s what makes Christmas so special. If you would like to
help out, contact the Lake Stevens Family Center, and our many service
organizations. As a community of caring citizens, the community of greater Lake
Stevens is a wonderful place to live and raise our children.
Thank you all so very much!
Pat Cook, Firefighter
Safford Retires
Best wishes to Paramedic/Firefighter Dave
Safford. Dave retired from Lake Stevens Fire on August 31, 2011 after 34 years in fire and EMS.
Paramedic/FF Dave Safford Dave with Deputy Chief Huff, IAFF Local 3235 President MikeEagle and Fire
Chief Dave Lingenfelter
Patriot Ride:
The first of over 200 motorcycle and riders to
ride past Lake Stevens Fire Station 81 for the Patriot Ride on September 11,
2011. The riders traveled through Marysville, Lake Stevens, Snohomish,
Clearview and Everett.
Lake Stevens Fire Battalion Chief Bruce Huston
Lake Stevens Fire Firefighter Del Divers
Lake Stevens Fire Firefighter Mike Snyder
Lake Stevens Fire Paramedic/FF Norm Peterson
Station 82 on a cloudy day.
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