Showing posts with label Grand Junction Fire and Rescue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grand Junction Fire and Rescue. Show all posts

January 18, 2012

SandBox Comments: KKCO 11 News "Merit and bravery; Grand Junction firefighters honored "

Brian Schlonsky:

"We often look to firefighters, police and paramedics to save our lives.
But sometimes t hey are called on to save each other.

Monday, two heroes from right here in the Grand Valley were recognized for their service.

Captain Clark Thompson and firefighter Jerome Gardner were each presented with a medal of merit.

The men were honored for their roles in saving a member of their crew during the White Hall fire back in September.."

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December 29, 2011

SandBox Comments: KKCO 11 News "Loomis the dog rescued after falling through ice "

Thank you to our Grand Junction Fire and Rescue team, 'Loomis' isn't the only one who appreciates you.

"GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - A Grand Junction man experienced some tense moments after his beloved dog Loomis fell through the ice at the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife pond near Rimrock.

It happened just before 4:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Tor Larson was hanging out at the pond with his dog Loomis, when the retriever mix ran onto the iced-over pond and fell into the water...."
(Andrew Reid)

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