- November 23, 2024
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The Palm Coast Fire Department donated personal protective equipment and gear to be used during training by future firefighters at the new Fire Academy at Flagler Palm Coast High School, according to a press release.
The air pack training equipment will be used to teach students how to properly wear critical firefighting gear. It is not for live-fire training but rather for firefighting tasks such as search and rescue and gear drills.
“Our department is proud to work with Flagler Schools to help train the future generation of firefighters in our community,” Palm Coast Deputy Fire Chief Jerry Forte said in the release. “These students are learning the basic fundamentals of firefighting and now have the proper personal protective equipment to give them the reality of the job.”
For more information, contact the Palm Coast Fire Department at 986-2300.
Flagler County resident and National Guard Chaplain (1LT) Brian Kingsley, with 1-265th Air Defense Artillery Battalion, helps a senior citizen during flooding caused by Hurricane Irma.
The 7th annual Pink 5K run/walk — which helps promote breast cancer awareness, education and screening — will be on Oct. 15. Signup starts now and will go through 5 p.m. Oct. 1.
Those interested can register at www.palmcoastgov.com/Pink5K. Entry fees and registration deadlines are as follows:
The Pink 5K will start at 7:45 a.m. at Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast, and run toward Royal Palms Parkway and back. The non-timed One-Mile “Pink Out Your Pup” Fun Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a Kids Fun Run.
“What a great way to get the community engaged and educated on the importance of screenings,” Pink 5K Chairwoman Helga van Eckert said. “I am also proud that the proceeds of the event will stay right here in Flagler County and assist those in our community in need.”
The Columbian Club of Flagler County hosted a spontaneous Line Dance night on Sept. 14 to support the Palm Coast Moose Lodge, which flooded due to Hurricane Irma. A total of $101 in donations was raised by 30 dancers. The money will be presented to the Moose Lodge through James Skellion.
