— from Mindy Kayl, OIFR Volunteer Coordinator —

Shown from left to right: Chief Kevin O’Brien,  R.J. Myers, David Tribolet, Paul Kintzele, Virginia Carrick, Paul Carrick, Tony Simpson, John Ahrens, Annalies Schuh, Capt. Chad Kimple and Assistant Chief Miklos Preysz

Shown from left to right:
Chief Kevin O’Brien, R.J. Myers, David Tribolet, Paul Kintzele, Virginia Carrick, Paul Carrick, Tony Simpson, John Ahrens, Annalies Schuh, Capt. Chad Kimple and Assistant Chief Miklos Preysz

Orcas Island Fire and Rescue welcomed our new firefighters and EMTs at a graduation ceremony held on February 11.

Annalies Schuh, Paul Carrick and Sean Haugen graduated as State Certified EMTs (Emergency Medical Technician).  The newly graduated firefighters are:  David Tribolet, Paul Kintzele, Virginia Carrick, Tony Simpson, and John Ahrens. Orcas Island Fire and Rescue is pleased to have such a dedicated and skilled group of volunteer emergency responders.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Mindy Kayl, Volunteer Coordinator at 376-2331 or mkayl@orcasfire.org.

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