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About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 27, 2016)
ELSIE-VINEMAPLE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 81287 BEAR ROAD • SEASIDE, OREGON 97138 • 503-755-2233 MEET THE CHIEF MIKE WAMMACK Mike Wammack began volunteering in the fall of ’84. He was a young cadet eager to learn and anxious to become a firefighter. From his very first call he became aware of the challenges that he would face as volunteer. The majority of the calls Elsie- Vinemaple RFPD receives are motor vehicle accidents (MVA) on highway 26, one of the deadliest in the nation. Mike became a certified firefighter and an EMT-I. Over the years Mike moved up through the ranks quickly. During the fall of 1995 he became the Fire Chief. Chief Wammack has developed a reputation as a hard working leader who will not quit until the job is done. This year marks his 30th year of volunteer service. ELSIE-VINEMAPLE RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT APPARATUS Station One ( Elsie) Back row (Left to Right): Chief Mike Wammack (EMT-I), Lt. Tanya Wammack (EMT-I), Dave Huckins, Connie Aronhalt, Sandra Lerma, Manuel Lerma, Rebecca Wammack, Lt.George Jette (EMT-B), Asst. Chief Hans Mulder (EMT-I) , Beth MacNicoll (EMT-P), Cory Loins. Front row (left to right): John Aronhalt, Sully Wammack, TJ Wammack, Ron Mulkey, Justin Wammack, Diane Jette (EMT-I), Joel Huckins, John McDonald. Not pictured: Nick Chavera, Kristina Chavera. 3421 Engine -1986 Western 1,250 gpm/1,000 gallon 3423 Engine - Westeern 1,500 gpm/1,000 gallon 3434 Tender - 2010 Kenworth 750 gpm/3,000 gallon 3451 Squad - 1994 Ford F-350 250 gpm/200 gallon Jaws & Medical 3456 Rescue - Ford E-350 Medical Station Two ( Vinemaple) 3422 Engine - Western 1,250 gpm/1,000 gallon 3431 Tender - 1977 GMC 250 gpm/3,000 gallon 3452 Squad - 1996 Ford F-350 250 gpm/200 gal., Jaws & Medical 3453 Rescue - 1991 Ford F-350 Medical Station Three ( Jewell) 3424 Engine -1978 Crown 1,250 gpm/1,000 gallon 3433 Tender -1977 GMC 200 gpm/3,000 galon CAMP 18 RESTAURANT • Serving Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner • Complete Facilities for Banquets, Meetings & Receptions • Wedding Parties & Rehearsal Dinners Welcome • Gift Shop • Locals favorite stop on the way to Portland or on your way home CAMP 18 Wants to Thank Elsie/Vinemaple Fire Department for all YOU Do! Ope Op e n D a aily ily • ␣ 50 50 3. 3 . .755 7 55 5 5 .18 . .181 1 8 18 1 8 • www. w w w. ca mp1 mp1 8re 8 re s st ta ura ur rant a nt nt.c .c o om m O pe Da 03 ww c am 18 au .com HONORING OUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS 2016 | 5
