Saint Paul Fire finished third out twelve teams in the 29th annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s “Climb for a Cure” stair climbing competition held February 6, 2010 at the IDS Center in Minneapolis. Firefighters Jesse Schneider and Eric Hoel both led the Saintly city’s bravest up to the 50th floor, reaching the summit in 8 minutes and 44 seconds.

Minneapolis Fire won the overall competition for the fourth straight year, with the MFD’s Dan Casper taking the individual title with a time of 6 minutes and 35 seconds. Minneapolis Police took second place.

Thirty five climbers, including seven from celebrity partners KSTP Television, represented Saint Paul Fire in the event. More importantly, our department handed over $7,000 in contributions for Cystic Fibrosis research. The team wishes to thank Dan Cotroneo, representing the Police and Firefighters Association, for co-sponsoring the event and hosting the awards ceremony. Special thanks go out to Drew Pawlitschek, for his generous donation of $5,000 from the Saint Paul Firefighters’ 2010 calendar, and to all the firefighters of Local 21 for their contributions to this great cause.

The 2010 "Climb for a Cure" team members were: Chief Tim Butler, Jerry Deno, Brian Kroeger, Mike Aspnes, Jonathan Doane, Jeremy Barta, Neal Forrest, Greg Duren, Ken Gilliam, Mike Engle, Mike Hogan, Eric Popp, Dave Garcia, Jeff Eskierka, Marc Linsenman, Todd Fisher, Mike Hoy, Tom McDonough, Tommy McDonough, Will McDonough, Drew Pawlitschek, Jay Trombley, Jesse Schneider, Brent Knodle, Eric Hoel, Jim Hoel, Jeff Chermak, Erin Slaikeu, Leah McLean (KSTP), Jennifer Griswold (KSTP), Elizabeth Ries (KSTP), Melissa Specken (KSTP), Lee Zwiefelhofer (KSTP), Luke Garrison (KSTP), and Jake Kramar (KSTP).

Look for us to do even better next year! If interested in participating in the 2011 event, contact Mike Aspnes or Jeff Eskierka

ALL TICKETS HAVE BEEN TAKEN, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

The Salvation Army has offered St. Paul Fire a suite at Saturday's Wild game on 1/23,  8:00PM.   They have tickets for up to 15 people who must earn them by ringing bells outside the Xcel starting at 1830 hrs before the game.  Please contact Bob Kippels at 651/274-6653 asap if interested.

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The 2009 bell ringing effort by St. Paul Fire on behalf of the Salvation Army was amazingly successful.  We have been credited with collecting $24,262.61, a total that far exceeded expectations.  There were two "triple match" days from anonymous donors that helped to attain that number.  The traditional kettle is replaced with a fire boot and off duty firefighters in turn out gear volunteer their time to ring between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Firefighters are known to take in several times more than the regular bell ringers, and the Salvation Army is very grateful for our participation.  The money raised will go to support the many programs that the Salvation Army's Citadel Corp on Smith and 7th provides to the citizens of St. Paul.  MN Wild games took in $18,520.37 and included the triple match days, the Grand Meander totaled $1,886.84, Lund's $2,694.70, and Walgreen's $1,160.70.  Thanks to all who made it a great year despite dire predictions.

The Saint Paul Fire Department is now taking applications for the position of Firefighter. 

Accepting applications through Friday, January 29, 2010, 4:30 p.m.

Please review the Job Announcement for Firefighter requirements and the testing process.  The Saint Paul Firefighter Written Exam will be held on Monday, March 8, 2010 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.  Once you apply and pay the application fee, you will be sent a study guide for this exam.

To learn more about this job opportunity CLICK HERE

Saint Paul Firefighters Trollhaugen Ski Trip
 
January 12th & 13th 11:00am -?
No Skis or Snowboard- No Problem!
Discount lift tickets and rental. 
Food and beverages provided only on the 12th.
Bring your friends and family.

Saint Paul Fire will host on the 12th,  Minneapolis Fire unable to host on the 13th.

Questions contact:
Brandon Scheunemann  A-Shift, Pool  651-278-1657
Ryan Christopherson      C-Shift, E17  651-261-3056
 

The Saint Paul Fire Department is now taking applications for the position of Firefighter. 

Accepting applications through Friday, January 29, 2010, 4:30 p.m.

Please review the Job Announcement for Firefighter requirements and the testing process.  The Saint Paul Firefighter Written Exam will be held on Monday, March 8, 2010 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.  Once you apply and pay the application fee, you will be sent a study guide for this exam.

To learn more about this job opportunity CLICK HERE

Saint Paul Firefighters
Trollhaugen Ski Trip

January 12th & 13th 11:00am -?

No Skis or Snowboard- No Problem!

Discount lift tickets and rental.  Food and beverages.

Bring your friends and family. 

Saint Paul Fire will host on the 12th & Minneapolis Fire will host on the 13th.

Questions contact:

Brandon Scheunemann  A-Shift, Pool  651-278-1657

Ryan Christopherson      C-Shift, E17  651-261-3056

We collected 600+ toys for the kids in the metro area!  Thanks to all who helped donate!

(picture does not represent the final amount collected)

The H1N1 vaccine in shot form is being made available to our department members who were unable to receive the H1N1 mist in November.  There is clinic being held on Thursday December 17, 2009  from 1200 - 1900 hrs. (B shift work day)  This clinic is sponsored by Ramsey County Public Health and is the ONLY available date and time frame that the vaccine will be offered.  If you would like to receive the H1N1 vaccine in shot form, please make the necessary arrangements to attend the clinic on this date.  On/Off Duty, be sure to bring your Department ID or other identifier that will show your status as a member of the St. Paul Fire Department.

Location: 90 West Plato Blvd, St. Paul 55107 from 1200 - 1900