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About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (May 24, 2017)
SALUTE TO WESTERN LANE AMBULANCE DISTRICT | WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2017 | 3 Salute to Western Lane Ambulance District Aaron Stefanek Charlie York George Lydick CCP 6 years Oregon State Certified Paramedic 10 years EMT Intermediate, CPR First Aid Class Coordinator I'm a father to an amazing boy and married to an incredible woman. It has been a great experience and honor serving WLAD and I look forward to many more years of service. I live in the Florence area with my beautiful wife and two children. We have lived here since 2008. As a farmily, we enjoy spending time together wehter it's watching movies or spending time outdoors, kayaking, swimming, fishing or whatever we can to stay active. I have been a Paramedic since 1997 and critical care trained paramedic for 13 years. Happily married for 46 years and a proud grandpa. Was in the Army 1965-1968. Worked in Timber Industry most of my life. L ES S CHWAB T IRE C ENTER L EO ’ S L ANDSCAPING L AWN C ARE AND 29 years O REGON P ACIFIC B ANK 541-707-0723 1365 H IGHWAY 101, F LORENCE (541) 997-7121 David S Haberman David A Rossi Became a board member at MFD in 2002 and then a volunteer EMT/Firefighter in 2005. I was hired part time with WLAD in 2006 and then upgraded to full time in 2008. I love volunteering in our communities and other cities to help with many varied needs and social programs. I started part time with WLAD in March 1984 as an EMT 1. Became an EMT 2 and in March of 1988 became a full time medic for WLAD. In early 1990’s went to school and became an EMT 3 to Paramedic. I have been a Paramedic for over 20 years. I am married to a wonderful wife for 38 years, we have been together for 43 years and have 3 kids and 7 grandkids. S IUSLAW V ALLEY F IRE & R ESCUE S ANDLAND A DVENTURES 2625 H IGHWAY 101 541-997-3212 85366 H WY 101 S 541-997-8087 Ben Taylor Ali Gharib Father of three, soon to be four. Wild Land firefighter with North Pacific Forestry about to start my fourth season. Firefighter with Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue for three years. I enjoy riding my motorcycle, kayaking, Mt. Biking, and playing music. I am a part time student at L.C.C. actively pursuing my paramedic degree. I am an avid reader and have a plethora of hobbies that vary from racing sailboats to cooking to snowboarding. I particularly love travelling the world, whether on a motorcycle or out of a small backpack. I am originally from Eugene. My girlfriend and I both are fortunate to have jobs here in Florence. I love my profession, and being able to make a positive impact in our community. My girlfriend and I love the weather and outdoor activities here on the coast. O REGON P ACIFIC B ANK L ES S CHWAB T IRE C ENTER S IUSLAW V ALLEY F IRE & R ESCUE 1365 H IGHWAY 101, F LORENCE (541) 997-7121 4325 H WY 101, F LORENCE 541-997-7178 2625 H IGHWAY 101 541-997-3212 Zach Werner Russell Wymore Kyle Orozco I volunteer with Mapleton Fire Department where I handle EMS training. Recently I have been given the opportunity to provide QRT training to the Mapleton Fire Department and the Swisshome/ Deadwood Fire Department. I am married to a wonderful and hard working woman who is a Teacher at the local Elementary School. I enjoy snowboarding, fishing and golfing. Me and my wife are both native oregonians, moving here from Corvallis 10 years ago. WE are both volunteer firefighters for SVFR with Russell getting his EMT-B last summer and Trisha currently in class for hers. We enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, beachcombing, clamming, crabbing, and mushrooming. In our free time we spoil our two furry kids, Bo & Daisy! I have been with Western Lane Ambulance a little over a year now and it is a great organization to work for. Aside from my time at the ambulance, I'm also a Firefighter/EMT with Siuslaw Valley Fire/ Rescue and in the summer time I'm a Wildland Firefighter with North Pacific Forestry. I'm very passionate about being involved in public service. When I'm away from work I enjoy the outdoors, I'm an avid football fan, and I enjoy spending time at home with my girlfriend Jordan. L ES S CHWAB T IRE C ENTER S IUSLAW N EWS F IRST B APTIST C HURCH 4325 H WY 101, F LORENCE 541-997-7178 148 M APLE S TREET , F LORENCE 541-997-3441 1935 25 TH S T , F LORENCE 541-997-7660 4325 H WY 101, F LORENCE 541-997-7178 Elizabeth Bush-Iabichello (Liz) EMT Intermediate Part-Time 11 Years I enjoy being an EMT-I available to come in and help out when needed. This is such a great place to live, work and volunteer in. S ANDLAND A DVENTURES 85366 H WY 101 S 541-997-8087 Chadd Ficcadenti EMT 1 year CCEMTP 4 Years EMT I/Safety Officer/Asst. Cheif MFD 15 Years Paramedic 2 year EMT 1 year Paramedic- Supervisor 34 years Paramedic 3 Year EMT 2 year
