By Chief Bob Roper and Lucian Deaton



Firefighters remember the fires that impact our departments and serve as guideposts in the development of our own careers in the fire service. Yet, as we all know, the public will soon forget the threats that they’re experiencing today. Development in the wildland/urban interface (WUI) introduces new and existing residents in our communities—many of whom have pre-existing notions of what it means to live in close proximity to forest,…

After much anticipation on getting a final phone call from the Fire Department, I was told on Friday that I had been accepted into Recruit Volunteer school, Sunday was orientation and paperwork and last night was first night of Wildland school! Talk about fast paced! I found myself wanting to soak up everything I can training wise like I was 18 again! But this was not possible without the support of friends, family and FFN....so thank you!

Volunteer Appreciation Week April 11 - 17

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week I would like to make the following statement:

As Chief, I can never express enough how much pride and respect I have for “YOU” the members that make the Clarendon Fire Association a success. Without your volunteering, outstanding help, support, and devotion I couldn't do my job and we couldn't provide the professional service we offer.

"Thank You…

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Im new here and need some direction on a project thats coming up soon. Our 97 pierce quantum pumper is in need of a new radiator, Has any department ever taken on this job? Due to budget cuts sending it out is not in the in the cards. We plan to do it in house and have top people. If you have done this job what did you run into? what problems? or what would you do different next time? If anyone has a step by step list to follow that would also…

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