Come Join Local 21 as we march in the Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Wednesday, March 17th.

Event:  Saint Patrick's Day Parade
When: Noon on Wednesday, March 17th 2010
Meet at the ladder truck at 4th & Sibley Streets, across from the Union Depot by 11:45am.

Bring the family and don't forget to wear your Saint Patrick's Day T-shirts and green fire helmet.

St. Patricks Day T-shirts are now available at Fire Station 14 to purchase.

Once again green fire helmets are available for the Saint Patrick's Day Parade for $20.00.

Last year a check for $500.00 was presented to the Autism Initiative Clinical Research and Support Fund at the University of Minnesota Medical School on behalf of Saint Paul Firefighters Local #21.

This year with your support we hope to donate again to the Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota (Can Do Canines).  This contribution will help fund their autism assist dog program for autistic children.

Contact Captain Keith Golden at  651-238-0389  or at Station 8 - A-shift for you helmets.

Shirts are going to be pre-shrunk, 100% Cotton Gildan Shirts.  

Payment is due at the time of order.  Cash or Checks made out to: Print The Planet
To order, please contact Matt Brown (Engine 24-B).   Order will be Placed on 3/10/10.

T-SHIRTS (NAVY)
Youth: $10
Small - 2X: $11
3X-Large: $12

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRTS (NAVY)
Small - XL: $13
2X-Large: $14
3X-Large: $15

SWEATSHIRTS (NAVY)
Small - XL: $16.50
2X-Large: $17.50
3X-Large: $18.50

ZIPPER SWEATSHIRT (NAVY ONLY)
Med - XL: $23
2X-Large: $24
3X-Large: $25

HOODED SWEATSHIRT (NAVY)
Small - XL: $18.50
2X-Large: $19.50
3X-Large: $20.50

Saint Patrick'S Day T-Shirts Have Been Ordered!!!!

Sales will begin around February 20th.

Shirts will be sold at Station 14.  Watch for a posting on the website and a mass e-mail from the Local 21 website when shirts are in.

Check back often for further details.

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