Sunday, May 15, 2011

CHFD Paramedic Cycling from Boston to DC



CHFD Paramedic Dave Milsted and his son Adam are riding from Boston to Washington, DC with several dozen other EMS providers as part of the 2011 EMS Memorial Bike Ride.

The ride is designed to remember EMS workers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty, raise public awareness of the profession, and promote a healthy lifestyle for EMS providers.

You can follow Dave and Adam's journey via Twitter #emsmbr and read more about their journey in the Courier Post.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Hook and Ladder 44 welcomes new member

On Saturday May 1st 2011, a few hundred people gathered at Cherry Hill School East to pay tribute to a home town hero. It was the 2nd annual Jeremy Kane benefit run in honor of Lance Corporal Jeremy Kane who was killed in action in Afghanistan on January 23, 2010. The weather was perfect and all of the supporters lined up for a run/walk from Cherry Hill East High School on Kresson Road to M'Kor Shalom on Evesham Road. After the race concluded, the Kane Family and members of Jeremy's platoon, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, were gathered at Ladder Company 44's apparatus to unveil its newest member. Chief Giorgio spoke to the Kane family about the importance of our Maltese Cross and our CHFD Patch and that we will proudly display the Unit Shield of 4th LAR. The members of our nations military will always be honored by the CHFD.

Mayor Platt making opening remarks

Runners lined up on Kresson Road lead by our nations Colors

Chief Giorgio with the Kane Family

Mrs. Kane with members of 4th LAR
A copy of 4th LAR Shield that is on 2 windows on Ladder Company 44.
Above the shield - Lance Cooral Jeremy Kane - USMC
Below the shield - Riding With Us