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Grants Pass Professional Firefighters
IAFF Local 3564

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IAFF 3564

The Grants Pass Professional Firefighters are a Local Chapter within the International Association of Fire Fighters. Serving the City of Grants Pass, Applegate Valley and Josephine County, we are 30 members strong across 2 agencies. IAFF Local 3564 is committed to serving our communities both on and off duty.

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Operation Warm was a success that was wrapped up today as your Firefighters delivered coats to CASA, Women’s Crisis Support Team, Parkside Elementary and Grants Pass High School. We can’t thank our community enough for helping us raise the funds to provide these coats!

A message from the Chief: Our union firefighters consistently go above and beyond their regular duties to serve our community. I want to take this opportunity to celebrate their successful fundraising event for Operation Warm. Their dedication beyond work hours reflects the professionalism of our firefighters and their commitment to our community.

Join us at @weekendbeercompany next Wednesday, Nov. 6th for our Operation Warm fundraiser! Starting at 6pm, along with live music from Trevor Hanks, your Grants Pass Firefighters will be raising money to purchase coats for kids in our community! We would love to thank Weekend Beer Company for hosting us again and look forward to seeing you all there!

A service celebrating the life of Cory Fox will be held at Fruitdale Elementary School at 10am on Saturday 10/19. There will be a gathering at Weekend Beer Company immediately following. Attire is casual, Oregon Duck gear or as you see fit.

Fruitdale Elementary- 1560 Bill Baker Way, Grants Pass, OR 97527

Weekend Beer Company- 1863 NW Washington Blvd, Grants Pass, OR 97526

It is with heavy hearts that the Grants Pass Firefighters share the news of the passing of one of our retired members.

Cory Fox passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20th surrounded by family.

Cory was diagnosed with ALS several months after he retired in 2020, after 25 years of honorable and distinguished service to the citizens and community of Grants Pass. As he always was, Cory remained positive throughout his diagnosis and his battle.

Cory was firmly committed to everything he did. From his duties as a Fire Lieutenant and Local 3564 Executive Board member to positions on the board of the Grants Pass Golf Club and his love for the Oregon Ducks. Most importantly, Cory was a dedicated and loving husband and father.

Lieutenant Fox is survived by his wife and two daughters.

A memorial Celebration of Life will be held on October 19th at Fruitdale Elementary, time to be determined and announced at a later date.

The Fox family is immensely grateful for the overwhelming support they have received throughout Cory’s fight from our community and want to extend their deepest appreciation.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to ALS Northwest (alsnorthwest.org), Team Gleason (teamgleason.org), or Michael Franti’s Do It for the Love foundation (doitforthelove.org).

Your Grants Pass Fire Fighters had the privilege of sending off the Three Rivers 14u Babe Ruth Southern Oregon State Champions. They embark, today, for Calgary, Alberta Canada, to play for a spot in the Babe Ruth World Series. We want to wish them best of luck and know they will represent Grants Pass Proud!

#keepinggrantspasssafe

Grants Pass Firefighters Vice President Bracken Sharp swore in our newest member Dane Dellsite last week. Dane was a student firefighter with us several years ago then worked for Rural Metro Fire. We are excited to have him as a member of IAFF 3564. #oregonfirefighters

Last week IAFF 3564 welcomed 4 new members, our Battalion Chiefs and Fire Marshal. For years, these positions were administrative positions working as front line employees. After filing for and being granted representation, these new members were sworn in and are now represented members of the IAFF. This is a momentous time and 3564 would like to welcome these new members!
Pictured L to R- Joe Hyatt, Tim DeLisle, Brandon Rigaud, 3564 VP Bracken Sharp, (virtual) Wayne Nelson.

Today members of Grants Pass Firefighters IAFF 3564 climbed to the top of the Rogue Valley Manor with firefighters from across the valley in remembrance of 9/11/2001 and the 2,977 lives that were lost in the 9/11 attacks, 412 of whom were First Responders in New York City.

Our heart goes out to all those who continue to be impacted by the tragedy and its ripple effects over two decades later, and we thank the first responders for their sacrifice on that September morning. #neverforget #oregonfirefighters #keepinggrantspasssafe

A statement prepared by the Executive Board of the Grants Pass Firefighters regarding City Council and Public Safety funding.
#keepinggrantspasssafe #fundFireRescue

@orfirefighters @iaff_9th

𝗢𝗳𝗳-𝗗𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝟯 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴-

Earlier this morning, your Grants Pass Firefighters responded to a residential fire in the North West part of the city. Manny Sharp, an Engineer with Medford Fire Department noticed black smoke coming from the street over, jumped in his vehicle and responded to the fire. Once he arrived, the garage was well involved with fire and he heard that there were still people inside. Manny kicked the door open and quickly located 2 kids sleeping on the couches in the living room, he grabbed them both and removed them before going back in for the older sibling. With smoke banking down in the residence, Manny made his way to a back bedroom where he located the 3rd sibling, wrapped him in a curtain and assisted him out of the bedroom window.

Manny’s quick action and courageous efforts saved the lives of 3 children. The Grants Pass Firefighters cannot thank Manny enough for his efforts in helping keep grants pass safe! Outstanding job!!

Late afternoon Grants Pass Firefighters provided mutual aid to Evans Valley Fire and @oregonforestry on a 2nd alarm vegetation fire. The fire was contained at less than an acre. #fireseason2023 #mutualaid #oregonfirefighters

Commercial Structure Fire: Grants Pass Firefighters responded to assist Rogue River Fire Department with a fire at the Mill. Engine 7307, Engine 7309, Deputy Chief 7352, and Fire Marshal 7354 responded to assist with the 3rd alarm incident. #keepinggrantspasssafe #mutualaid #commercialfire

Grants Pass Firefighters along with Rural Metro responded to a structure fire in the 200 Block of Hornet Lane. Engine 7308 and Battalion 4 were assigned to fire control. The fire was kept to a first alarm and spread to vegetation was stopped by @oregonforestry #keepinggrantspasssafe #mutualaid #fireseason2023

Another fire this evening, again starting as a vehicle fire and spreading to a structure and vegetation. All 3 GPFR engines with your Grants Pass Firefighters, along with Rural/Metro are in the overhaul phase of this fire. 1 vehicle, 1/4 vegetation and a 800sqft outbuilding were involved. A busy night in town for your Firefighters! #keepinggrantspasssafe

This evening, your Grants Pass Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire that extended into the house in the Southwest part of town. Engine 7308 engaged in fire control and search, 7307 went to the roof for ventilation and 7309 assisted with water supply. The fire was controlled quickly by units on scene. #keepinggrantspasssafe

Want a chance to win dinner at the fire station?

The Rogue Valley Humane Society is hosting the 14th annual Fur Ball, Saturday June 10 from 5pm to 9pm at the Grants Pass Golf Course.

Dinner at the fire station will be an item in the silent auction. This will include dinner prepared by and shared with your firefighters, a real fire house experience! Come support the Rogue Valley Humane Society on Saturday night!

THANK YOU! With your help, we raised $11,711.26 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Friday! We cannot thank our community enough for the support you show us! It’s our honor to serve the great citizens and community of Grants Pass everyday! #keepinggrantspasssafe

Your Grants Pass Firefighters will be downtown at 6th and G streets this Friday, May 5th raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association! We will be out there from 9am to 2pm. Come by, say hi! @mdaorg

𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Over the weekend multiple incidents challenged Grants Pass Firefighters.

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒:𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐌: Grants Pass Fire and Grants Pass Police Department were alerted to a fire at Baker park. Grants Pass Battalion Chief 4 arrived to find a fully involved tent with propane tanks exploding and venting. Engine 7308 and Engine 7307 were brought in to assist in fire suppression. Fire was controlled quickly with less than 1/10th of an acre spread into vegetation. Cause is under investigation.

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒:𝟎𝟒 𝐏𝐌: Grants Pass Fire and mutual aid partners were alerted to a vegetation fire in the 2000 block of Allen Creek. Grants Pass Fire Battalion 4 arrived first to find 1/2 acre of grass and brush burning with structures threatened. Forward progress was stopped at 3/4 of an acre with some spread to debris in a yard and a storage building. Fire was brought under control with the arrival of all city engines and multiple mutual aid apparatus being engaged. A city Callback was completed bringing in off duty personnel to backfill fire stations.

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌: Grants Pass Fire were toned to reported Commercial Structure Fire at Timber Products 1090 SE M Street. Initial reports of a pipe being involved with flames seen. Battalion 4 arrived to find smoke showing. The incident brought in Truck 7328, Engine 7307, Engine 7309 and mutual aid. Again all three stations were utilized to control this incident.

Mutual aid provided by: Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County

Earlier this morning, your Grants Pass Firefighters responded downtown to the Old Town Mail House for a report of a fire on the 2nd floor. Fire was quickly controlled and crews checked for further extension. The fire damaged a water line inside that crews spent time clearing water from the structure.
#keepinggrantspasssafe #iaff3564

PC: Rural Metro-Josephine County

Your Grants Pass Firefighters will be at Club Northwest tomorrow to train and raise money for their upcoming participation in the 2023 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stairclimb. Donations to their team can be made online, or stop by #ClubNW tomorrow between 08:00-11:00 and make a donation in person. If you would like to make a donation DM us and we will send you the link!

Ret. Lieutenant and long-time IAFF 3564
Executive Board member Cory Fox and his family is in need. After selflessly serving the community and citizens of Grants Pass for 25 years, Cory retired and was diagnosed with ALS shortly after. While Cory is a fighter, this horrible disease has taken its toll. The Fox family is raising money to purchase a wheelchair compatible van. Cory’s impact on the department, Local and the community has been paramount. Any contributions are greatly appreciated by the Fox family and his IAFF family. GoFundMe link is in our bio. #TurnoutForCory

Your Grants Pass Firefighters have been staying busy this weekend! A-shift responded to a motor home fire in the southwest part of the city yesterday. C-shift engine 7308 was out in the county early Friday morning on mutual aid on a large detached garage fire. #keepinggrantspasssafe

Your Grants Pass Firefighters will be at OPPA again tonight raising money to buy coats for children in our community through Operation Warm. Come see us and make a donation to keep someone warm this holiday season, we will be inside the G Street entrance.

Online donations can be made at the link in our bio!
Thank you for helping us raise over $700 last night, we truly appreciate the generosity of our community!

#keepinggrantspasssafe

Your Grants Pass Firefighters adopted a portion of East Park St, in front of the Parkway Station a few years ago. Every few weeks, firefighters do sweeps of the adopted area to ensure it stays clean and looking good! We strive to keep to our mission of serving the community in and off duty, however we can! #keepinggrantspasssafe #keepinggrantspassclean

In addition to last nights private vessel rescue there was another water rescue call across from the Parkway Station that was successfully carried out by another private party. Darrell and Lee were out on the river when they were made aware of the on going emergency. With no available boat from any first responding agency and 2 individuals stuck in the river, they did not hesitate to jump into action. Rescuing a female standing in the river, grasping to a tree limb and searching for her boating partner who fortunately escaped the river onto private property.

This is yet another example of Grants Pass Fire Rescue rolling the dice with safety on the river and hoping there is a willing private party to aide in a rescue, which is not always the case. Especially outside of the normal river recreation times.

The Grants Pass Firefighters want to thank Darrell and Lee for stepping up and helping keep grants pass safe!

Last night, just before 8pm, a call for a water rescue came in regarding 4 individuals trapped in the river. Firefighters responded to a county park across the river from the rafters who were hung up in a tree and holding onto a rock face, standing in the moving water. Units were on scene for over an hour and a half with no ability to help the citizens, other than request other agencies from Jackson County to respond who have the proper equipment to make this rescue. There were no available rescue boats in either county to assist.

An off-duty firefighter brought a personal raft and launched it to rescue the cold and tired boaters.

Grants Pass Fire has responded to multiple water rescue incidents that have required a water craft to make a rescue, but there are no available boats in Josephine County to assist. This is an issue your Firefighters continue to push with City and Department administration as well as City Council but there has been no action. We are imploring you, the citizens of Grants Pass to contact your City Councilors. Their information can be found here:
https://www.grantspassoregon.gov/173/City-Council

Grants Pass Firefighters assisted Jackson County Fire District 1 with a structure fire with extension to the Wildland, in Rogue River earlier this afternoon. #keepinggrantspasssafe #iaff3564 #oregonfirefighters @orfirefighters

Grants Pass FIrefighters assisted in the county today with a second alarm structure fire with extension to vegetation. Grants Pass Engine 7307, 7308, and 2 Battalion Chiefs assisted at the scene. #keepinggrantspasssafe #iaff3564 @orfirefighters

We are at the Grants Pass Kids Safety Fair until 2:00 today. Come down to the Grants Pass Shopping Center, meet Smokey Bear, check out some great equipment and say hello.

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