Fire Ops 101: An Introduction to the Fire Service
In a first for the Corona Firefighters Association, members have come together to show the leaders and dignitaries from the City of Corona a little bit of how it feels to be a firefighter, as well as explain tasks, the capabilities, and the limitations of current equipment and staffing. Special thanks to Engineer Ryan Rolston for leading this fantastic program and FF John Deyoe for leading the video production of this event!
Corona Firefighters' "Vial of Life" Program
Check out this video that explains the FREE program in Corona that helps save lives! Thanks to the Corona Fire Safety Foundation, Corona Regional Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, and other community supporters for making this possible. Thanks also to Captain Fred Parr for leading this program!
This year (2011), the Corona Firefighters would like to honor a very special friend, Parker Hovenier. Parker (4 years old) was diagnosed with Clear Cell Sarcoma of the Kidney in Sept, 2010. This is a rare tumor that affects only 20 children each year. He underwent surgery to remove one of his kidneys and the large tumor. There was a trace amount of cancer remaining so he was treated as a Stage 3 patient, meaning he received 8 months of chemo and radiation treatments. He just finished up in May 2010 and is cancer free. Parker will undergo tests for the next few years to make sure it does not come back. For the 2011 Relay for Life, Team Corona Firefighters dedicated their run to Parker!
On May 22, 2011, The Corona Firefighters Association held a "Fill the Boot" to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The Corona Firefighters would like to give a special shout-out to our citizens who donated $7296.50 at our "Fill the Boot". 2011. Thank you for supporting the efforts to find a cure for cancer.
"Team Corona Fire" at the 2011 Inland Empire Arthritis walk held at Dos Lagos in Corona. The team raised money and walked on behalf of children affected by juvenile arthritis. The money will go directly to helping childrens programs and activities including "Camp Esperanza" held every year in our local mountains.
