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KNAPPA-SVENSEN-BURNSIDE AND JOHN DAY-FERNHILL RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS 43114 HILLCREST LOOP • 503-458-6610 • 92702 FERNHILL ROAD • 503-861-2665 KNAPPA-SVENSEN-BURNSIDE AND JOHN DAY-FERNHILL RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS APPARATUS Station 22 (Knappa) 2221 - Type 1 Engine 1000 gal/1250 gpm, Class A and Class B Foam, BLS 2231 - Type 1 Tender 3000 gal/650 gpm, 3,000 gal Porta-Tank 2251 - ALS Ambulance 4X4, Licensed, ALS Equipped. 2261 - Type 3 Command Vehicle 4X4, BLS Equipped. 2262 - Type 3 Command Vehicle 4X4, BLS Equipped. (Gnat Creek) 2263 - Type 3 Command Vehicle 4X4, BLS Equipped 2271 - Type 6 Brush Engine. 200 gal/120 gpm, Class A Foam, BLS 2291 - Polaris UTV 6X6, BLS Equipped 2292 - Polaris ATV (Quad) Station 22A (Svensen) 2222 - Type 1Engine 1,000 gal/1,250 gpm, Class A Foam, BLS 2232 - Type 1 Tender. 3000 gal/1,000 gpm, 3,000 gal Porta-Tank 2252 - Type 2 ALS Rescue. 4X4, Hydraulic Tool, Airbags, Scene Lighting Station 22B (Brownsmead) 2223 - Type 1Engine 750 gal/1,000 gpm, Class A Foam 2252 - Type 6 Brush Engine. 200 gal/120 gpm, Class A Foam, ALS Station 23 (John Day) Back row (left to right): Amy Lenz; Scott Whelden; Matt Lindstrom; Tad Pedersen; Josh Feller; Paul Lenz; Kurt Donaldson; Frank Stuhr. Front row (left to right): Kevin Fresh; Misty Lindstrom; Zach Johnson; Paul Olheiser; Jason Moore. Not pictured: Brian Allen; Rob Fresh; Nick Hansen; Doug Hoagland; Trina Johanson; Louie Laukkanen; Dallen Maine; Justin Perdew; Steve Rittenberg; Ryan Weaver; Matt Williamson; Andrew Thompson. Chief Paul Olheiser has been in the Fire Service for 35 years, starting during his tour in the US Marine Corps in the late 70’s. Chief Olheiser was a Volunteer Firefighter/EMT with Jefferson County Fire District in Madras, worked as a Fire-medic at Warm Springs Fire & Safety, and a Captain at Black Butte Ranch Fire District prior to coming to Knappa in 1991 as our first career Fire Chief. In addition, Chief Olheiser has been involved in the Oregon Fire Instructor’s Association, Oregon Fire Chief’s Association, District Liaison Officer with DPSST, served as the Clatsop County Fire Chief for 7 years, and serves as the Fire Service Training Coordinator for Clatsop County. Of all of the duties he is responsible for, by far his favorite is the interaction at the schools during Fire Prevention Week. MEET THE CHIEF PAUL OLHEISER Thank you to all our dedicated Firefighters & Volunteers! Knappa Office (503) 458-6671 42894 Old Hwy. 30 Knappa, OR 97103 2324 - Type 1 Engine 1,000 gal/1250 gpm, BLS Equipped 2334 - Type 1 Tender 3,000 gal/600 gpm, 3,000 gal Porta-Tank 2374 - Type 6 Engine. 400 gal/250 gpm, Class A Foam, ALS Rainier Office (503) 556-0410 29191 Dike Road Rainier, OR 97048 www.teevinbros.com • CCB #133907 8 | HONORING OUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS 2016
