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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015 Volunteer firefighter academy begins June 6 Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue (SVFR) is looking for men and women to become volunteer firefighters. Between now and April 30, SVFR will be accepting appli- cations for volunteer firefight- ing positions. The volunteer recruit academy will begin June 6. Recruits will be trained to an entry level firefighter position. Prospective volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and live in the proximity of the city of Florence. SVFR covers approximate- ly 120 square miles and pro- tects approximately 17,000 full time residents. Communities like Florence depend on volunteers to take care of emergencies such as fires, car accidents and assist- ing with medical emergencies. Of the 40 firefighters that 3 A Pinwheel project continues make up SVFR, only three hold paid positions. The rest are volunteers. The department is trained to provide structural and wild land fire protection, emer- gency rescue and auto extrica- tion. The department also has a Zodiak rescue boat to provide water rescues on the many lakes within the district and assist the Coast Guard with emergency services on the Siuslaw River. SVFR will provide the nec- essary training, skills and equipment to become a fire- fighter. By becoming a volun- teer, recruits will be joining more than 65 years of tradition in saving lives and giving back to their community. Applications are available at the main station, 2625 Highway 101. COURTESY PHOTO V olunteers from Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue joined Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County members, staff, board members and others to plant 1,000 pinwheels at Three Rivers Casino Resort on April 3. This is the fourth year the casino has participated in the pinwheel project, designed to promote awareness of April being Child Abuse Prevention Month. The casino treated Boys and Girls Club members to ice cream afterwards. Florence Mayor Joe Henry proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month during the city council meeting on April 6, say- ing, “Child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure each family has the support it needs in raising chil- dren in a safe, nurturing environment. ... I call upon all citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities and businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to support families, thereby preventing child abuse and strengthening the communities in which we live.” Stop in and try our NEW MENU Items! We're not just for Breakfast anymore! 7am to 2pm Every Day of the week 435 Hwy. 101 541-902-2449 Local Coast Guard volunteer named Auxiliarist of Year Two bedroom, 2 bath, 1600+ sq. ft. home south of Florence on .85 of an acre with separate 800 sq. ft. guest accommodations and 2-car garage. 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