It’s Finally Here!

It’s finally here folks. Our new 2012 Chevrolet Suburban! It’s a 4×4 with a V8 gas engine on a 3/4 ton chassis. The vehicle is a QRV (Quick Response Vehicle) and has  replaced 3258 as the first out vehicle for all medical calls. 3258 is still in service and is now used primarily as a heavy rescue for motor vehicle crashes, rope rescue scenes, and other scenes in which more equipment is required.

3252 seats 5, has LED lighting, and contains a rear slide out rack that holds all medical equipment and other supplies. There is additional storage available through the use of a roof mounted storage rack. Additionally, the unit contains a power inverter for on scene electrical needs.

Click on the photo above or check out our Flickr page for more images of 3252.

High Wind Warning

A High Wind Warning is in effect for Wednesday (1/18/12). Wind gusts of 65+ mph are expected. Click here for more information or use the NOAA link at the bottom left of the page.

Chief Rooper’s Retirement Party

The FD had a retirement party for Chief Rooper on Saturday (1/14/12). A good time was had by all!

 

Click the photo, or go to our flickr site to see more images of the party.

Swearing In Ceremony

Fire Chief Mike Balzer being sworn in

On 1/4/12, at 7:00 p.m., Mike Balzer was officially sworn in as the Fire Chief for the Cannon Beach Rural Fire Protection District. The members of the Department wish to congratulate Chief Balzer and to thank Chief Rooper for his many years of service. We wish Chief Rooper well in his retirement and future endeavors.

 

 

You can click the image to be taken to a few more images of the ceremony, or on our flickr site link at the bottom of our page.

Weather Alert

A series of storms is predicted to move in on Tuesday, lasting through Wednesday. High winds and localized flooding are predicted. Click here or on our NOAA link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Weather Alert

A high wind warning is in effect for our area. Wind gusts of up to 75-80 mph are expected Monday and Tuesday. You can click here for more information, or on the NOAA link at the bottom left of the page.

Updates

A few updates:

1.  We just wanted to give a big THANK YOU to EVERYONE involved in helping out, and attending, our annual ham dinner fundraiser.  From the kids, to the coffee servers, the guests, and the Conference Center, and to all who donated money, time, product…..all of it, CBFR THANKS YOU!  Without everyone this could not happen.  Click the image to see more photos from the night. You can also click the link to our Flickr page below.

2. It’s hard to believe but Chief Rooper is rapidly approaching his retirement date. On December 1st, from 5-7 p.m., the Board of Directors will be hosting a retirement ceremony at the Chamber of Commerce. The public is welcome, and highly encouraged, to attend. Please help us get the word out to the community. Come and celebrate Chief Rooper and his 41 years of dedicated service to our community!

3.  A reminder that CBFR will again be participating in the annual CB Elementary Christmas program on December 7th. We will be bringing Santa and goodies!

4. Lastly, as we roll into this holiday season, the members of the Cannon Beach Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holidays. And remember, please don’t drink and drive!

Extrication Training

Vehicle Extrication Training

On 10/15/11 and 10/16/11, we hosted a vehicle extrication training class. The class consisted of multiple agencies. The training was informative, and invaluable, and consisted of multiple vehicles and different scenarios so that students could receive a “hands on” experience in extrication.

We would like to thank all of those who participated and who donated their time, effort, and materials to make this a successful and indispensible opportunity!

To see photos of this training, you can click on the link to our flickr stream at the bottom of this page, or on the photo at the beginning of this post.

2011 Burning Season – OPEN

The burning season has been re-opened. Burn barrels and open fires are allowed by permit only.  See our “Burn Permits” page for further information, including hours and burning regulations.

Weather Warning

We have another high wind warning for the area. Starting today (10/4/11) at approximately 2:00 p.m. and running through this evening. We are to expect winds of 35-40 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. You can click HERE for the forecast, or click on the NOAA link at the bottom left of the homepage.

Looks like the stormy season is starting to creep in.