Wednesday, November 10, 2010
In the early 1980’s, Mayor G. Sullivan recommended that the Rabbit Creek Fire Station move from the bottom of the hill near Potter Marsh to its present location near Bear Valley Elementary School. This was done to improve response times to an increasing number of homes that were being built on the Upper Hillside. Ironically, almost 30 years later, Mayor Dan Sullivan’s 2011 budget proposal calls for the closure of Engine 10, stripping much of the Upper Hillside of any efficient fire and medical response capabilities. (more…)
Posted in Operations, Public Service Announcement
Monday, November 8, 2010
On January 6th, 2007, crews from Fire Station 11 in Eagle River responded to a tragic house fire near the Wal-Mart on Eagle River Road. When firefighters arrived at the scene, heavy smoke was already showing from the house and good Samaritans were attempting to rescue children that they heard calling for help. Unsure of how many occupants were still in the house, crews from Engine 11 and Truck 11 went into rescue mode and immediately entered the structure. Within moments, the crews located four victims, all children under the age of 6, who were transported to Anchorage hospitals, where ultimately two would survive. It took every one of the ten fire fighters at Station 11 to make the initial rescues, but another 40 AFD personnel responded from Anchorage based stations to assist with the transport of patients, extinguishment of the fire, and investigation of the scene before the day was over. In June, 2008, Firefighters Joel Wagner and Dave Johnston were both awarded heroism awards from Firehouse Magazine in recognition of their lifesaving efforts. (Alaska Star Article) (more…)
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Andrew Lawrence Mullen
March 21, 1965 – October 11, 2010
It is with many heavy hearts that the Anchorage Fire Department announces the Line of Duty Death of Andy Mullen. After nearly 14 years on the job, Andy worked his last shift on the job April 8th of this year at Rescue 4 after being diagnosed with Cancer that was determined to have been contracted on the job while carrying out his duties as a Firefighter. (more…)
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Son, Brother, Husband and Anchorage Fire Fighter Elliott Taylor passed away early Wednesday morning after suffering an accidental gun shot to the abdomen. The Anchorage Fire Fighter family wishes to thank everyone for their support, prayers, and compassion during this trying time for us all. Please keep his family in your thoughts as you surround yourself or talk with your own family over the next few days. You are welcome to continue to post tributes and memorials here. Thank you again Anchorage and fire department families everywhere.
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