Big Thanks

I wanted to thank everyone that helped with Phil Rounds' service. It was incredible the turn out from our department. Some of you may not know to the extent CGFR helped this weekend.

Starting with the Board, NSVFD requested donations to help pay for the food that was served after the service and the Board stepped up and donated $500. Thanks to them for understanding how important Phil was to all of us.

Next, I received a call asking for help from the support staff to set up and serve food. Not only did they help with that, they were also able to get donations from the Cookie Jar, Finish Line, Pump House, Pikes and the Regency Cove to help off-set the total cost. Way to go ladies. Please remember these restaurants when you are looking for a nice place for dinner.

As D/C Paulson said in his e-mail, I received a request for two ambulances and an engine to standby and cover UAF. We were able to man two engines, two ambulances and two Battalions that day and cover three calls for service between CGFR and UAF. Way to go, not only did we meet the request, we doubled it in two areas.

Before and after the service I received multiple thanks both from the UAF Command staff and the student fire fighters for your support so they could attend the service of their beloved Chief. It is times like these that show the true brother and sister hood within the emergency services. I was extremely proud of all the members of CGFR not only this weekend, but every day, for the time and effort you put into making this a true professional department. Thanks again for all your help.

Fire Chief Jack Willard