OWL VFD Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

• From OWL VFD: 

During the Month of October all OWL VFD crews will switch from their normal dark blue shirts to pink tee shirts to show solidarity for those fighting breast cancer, those that have survived breast cancer or for loved ones lost to breast cancer. “Cancer has touched almost everyone’s life, including members of our own department. We want to remind them that they are not alone, that we care,” said Department Chief Jim McAllister. 

OWL VFD has a history of supporting cancer research with their annual that they hold every March to raise money for Children’s cancer research. “This is one more way we can give back and raise awareness.”

“I think wearing pink is great.  Breast Cancer is a devastating disease," said Captain Kurt Bolland in a prepared release. “Those fighting for their lives are courageous and brave. We want them to know they aren’t alone.”  OWL VFD crews will be wearing the pink tee shirts for the entire month of October.

OWL VFD is one the largest and busiest volunteer fire departments in the United States with over 300 active members. OWL VFD provides fire suppression, EMS care, and rescue services to 80,000 residents in our 27 square mile area through the operation of three fire stations. OWL volunteer firefighters and EMTs work the 6 pm to 6 am shift, five days a week, plus 24/7 holidays and weekends.