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READ ABOUT SOME OF OUR DISTINGUISHED FIRE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEERS:

Jerry Chinn

Bob Layton

Doug Quinn

District #14 Volunteers

Multnomah County R.F.P.D. #14 is an all-volunteer Fire Department. The current force of 38 officers and firefighters recently welcomed a new recruit class of 12 members who began a five month long training period to become certified. They are being trained in two groups, the first of which finished in March 2007. The second group will complete their academy in June 2007. After certification they will serve a six-month probationary period, learning to operate the District’s 10 fire apparatus vehicles and going on supervised calls.

LONG TIME VOLUNTEER RETIRES FROM   R.F.P.D. 14 Honored at the R.F.P.D. #14 Annual Recognition Dinner this January, Doug Quinn retired from the Department at the end of 2006 after 47 years of dedicated service. Doug was a firefighter, Lieutenant, Supply Officer and Captain during that time, always bringing a quiet and professional strength to the job.
One of only three volunteers in the history of the Department to give more than 40 years service, his long commitment and dedication are an inspiration to the rest of the volunteers. Doug was joined, over the years at R.F.P.D. #14 by his brother Bill, father Aaron and son Mark. Also honored was his wife, Carol, who spent many years supporting us as District Clerk. Volunteers often have to sacrifice personal time, and could not succeed in their tasks without the understanding and support of their families. Thank you, Doug and Carol.

ROPE RESCUER MOVES ON We recently said goodbye to another long time volunteer firefighter. Jerry Chinn retired from his regular job in early May and moved away from the community.
Jerry was a very active responder for R.F.P.D. #14, serving as a Firefighter, Supply Officer, Lieutenant, and Captain during his 14 years of service. He was also the leader on our Rope Rescue and Water Rescue teams. Jerry, we wish you well in your retirement, and we appreciate all that you have given to this community and the Fire Department.

FIFTY YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG! Bob Layton reaches the milestone of 50 years service this June. He is still one of our most active responders, and has his hand in nearly everything the Fire Department does.
The community has declared him this year’s Grand Marshall of the Corbett 4th of July Parade, an honor he will share with his wife Dona. Bob, currently a Lieutenant for R.F.P.D. #14, has served as a Firefighter, Captain, Assistant Chief, and Chief, and seen many changes to the Fire Department over the years. He was Chief in 1977, when two firefighters were tragically killed while responding at the scene of an auto accident. He helped guide the Fire Department and the community through that stressful time, as he has guided many responders throughout the years, always setting the example of what a volunteer firefighter should be. His brother Jim, nephew Tom, and grandson Shawn have followed him into service at R.F.P.D. #14. Bob was selected as the Oregon State Volunteer Firefighter of the Year in 2000, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oregon Volunteer Firefighters’ Association in 2005. In addition to his regular response, Bob spends much of his time delivering Fire Department vehicles to service and repair.