Professional Firefighters of Clackamas County
International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) - Local 1159
The Professional Firefighters Association of Clackamas County is an International Association of Fire Fighters AFL-CIO affiliate Local. Local 1159 represents over 335 firefighters and paramedics from Canby Fire District #62, Clackamas Fire District #1, Estacada Fire District #69, Gladstone Fire Department, Lake Oswego Fire Department, Molalla Fire District #73 and Sandy Fire District #72. Our mission is to ensure that all members are treated fairly and equally focusing on wages, hours, working conditions, retirement securities and safety. It is our goal to improve the standard of living for our members, families and communities we serve.
Yesterday we celebrated the retirement of Kari Shanklin after an incredible career in the fire service.
Kari began her journey at Gresham Fire in 1994 and joined Clackamas Fire in 2006, where she became a vital part of the Fire Marshal’s Office and later Community Services.
Through countless community events and fire safety education efforts, Kari helped protect our communities by preventing fires before they ever started—making a lasting impact on thousands of lives.
Congratulations on a well-earned retirement, Kari—we wish you the very best in this next chapter.
#IAFF1159 #Retirement
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Molalla Fire District had TWO separate water rescues and a house fire going at the same time this morning. Clackamas County Professional Firefighters Local 1159 members from all over the county responded to these different incidents.
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A busy night and morning for your Clackamas Firefighters and partner agencies with the flooding impacts around our communities. From 6 pm last night to around 8 am this morning, Clackamas Fire responded to approximately 60 calls for service that included water rescues, evacuation help, flooding houses, traffic accidents, technical rescues and all other emergency calls. Please stay alert, and continue to follow @clackamascounty for evacuation updates. Stay safe. We’re here for you if you need us. #hereforyou
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Clackamas County Professional Firefighters Local 1159 and Tualatin Valley Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 1660
Our members have been extremely busy the last 24 hours. We appreciate your support. This morning, 6 people were rescued by our water rescue teams outside of Molalla.
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After more than 25+ years of dedicated service, the Professional Firefighters of Clackamas County proudly congratulate Apparatus Operator Dave Elle on his well-earned retirement. Dave became a Local 1159 member in 2001 when he was hired full time at Clackamas Fire, bringing with him prior experience from the Oregon Department of Forestry as a wildland firefighter, AMR, and as a student firefighter in Beavercreek.
Since the Early 2000's, Dave has played a pivotal role in the Clackamas Fire water rescue program. Dave has helped save countless lives on the river and trained generations of firefighters in water rescue operations. His impact on our members and our community will be felt for years to come.
Outside the job, Dave was always on the hunt for a good deal, especially thrifting and treasure hunting on GovDeals. Something tells us retirement will give him a lot more time to score those “once-in-a-lifetime” finds. Dave will be deeply missed, and we thank him for his countless years of service, mentorship, and commitment to public safety. Congratulations, Dave, and best wishes in retirement—you’ve earned it.
#IAFF1159 #Retirement
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Yesterday we celebrated the retirement of Kari Shanklin after an incredible career in the fire service.
Kari began her journey at Gresham Fire in 1994 and joined Clackamas Fire in 2006, where she became a vital part of the Fire Marshal’s Office and later Community Services.
Through countless community events and fire safety education efforts, Kari helped protect our communities by preventing fires before they ever started—making a lasting impact on thousands of lives.
Congratulations on a well-earned retirement, Kari—we wish you the very best in this next chapter.
#IAFF1159 #Retirement
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Molalla Fire District had TWO separate water rescues and a house fire going at the same time this morning. Clackamas County Professional Firefighters Local 1159 members from all over the county responded to these different incidents.
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A busy night and morning for your Clackamas Firefighters and partner agencies with the flooding impacts around our communities. From 6 pm last night to around 8 am this morning, Clackamas Fire responded to approximately 60 calls for service that included water rescues, evacuation help, flooding houses, traffic accidents, technical rescues and all other emergency calls. Please stay alert, and continue to follow @clackamascounty for evacuation updates. Stay safe. We’re here for you if you need us. #hereforyou
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Clackamas County Professional Firefighters Local 1159 and Tualatin Valley Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 1660
Our members have been extremely busy the last 24 hours. We appreciate your support. This morning, 6 people were rescued by our water rescue teams outside of Molalla.
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After more than 25+ years of dedicated service, the Professional Firefighters of Clackamas County proudly congratulate Apparatus Operator Dave Elle on his well-earned retirement. Dave became a Local 1159 member in 2001 when he was hired full time at Clackamas Fire, bringing with him prior experience from the Oregon Department of Forestry as a wildland firefighter, AMR, and as a student firefighter in Beavercreek.
Since the Early 2000's, Dave has played a pivotal role in the Clackamas Fire water rescue program. Dave has helped save countless lives on the river and trained generations of firefighters in water rescue operations. His impact on our members and our community will be felt for years to come.
Outside the job, Dave was always on the hunt for a good deal, especially thrifting and treasure hunting on GovDeals. Something tells us retirement will give him a lot more time to score those “once-in-a-lifetime” finds. Dave will be deeply missed, and we thank him for his countless years of service, mentorship, and commitment to public safety. Congratulations, Dave, and best wishes in retirement—you’ve earned it.
#IAFF1159 #Retirement
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Yesterday we celebrated the retirement of Kari Shanklin after an incredible career in the fire service.
Kari began her journey at Gresham Fire in 1994 and joined Clackamas Fire in 2006, where she became a vital part of the Fire Marshal’s Office and later Community Services.
Through countless community events and fire safety education efforts, Kari helped protect our communities by preventing fires before they ever started—making a lasting impact on thousands of lives.
Congratulations on a well-earned retirement, Kari—we wish you the very best in this next chapter.
#IAFF1159 #Retirement
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Molalla Fire District had TWO separate water rescues and a house fire going at the same time this morning. Clackamas County Professional Firefighters Local 1159 members from all over the county responded to these different incidents.
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A busy night and morning for your Clackamas Firefighters and partner agencies with the flooding impacts around our communities. From 6 pm last night to around 8 am this morning, Clackamas Fire responded to approximately 60 calls for service that included water rescues, evacuation help, flooding houses, traffic accidents, technical rescues and all other emergency calls. Please stay alert, and continue to follow @clackamascounty for evacuation updates. Stay safe. We’re here for you if you need us. #hereforyou
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Clackamas County Professional Firefighters Local 1159 and Tualatin Valley Firefighters Union - IAFF Local 1660
Our members have been extremely busy the last 24 hours. We appreciate your support. This morning, 6 people were rescued by our water rescue teams outside of Molalla.
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
After more than 25+ years of dedicated service, the Professional Firefighters of Clackamas County proudly congratulate Apparatus Operator Dave Elle on his well-earned retirement. Dave became a Local 1159 member in 2001 when he was hired full time at Clackamas Fire, bringing with him prior experience from the Oregon Department of Forestry as a wildland firefighter, AMR, and as a student firefighter in Beavercreek.
Since the Early 2000's, Dave has played a pivotal role in the Clackamas Fire water rescue program. Dave has helped save countless lives on the river and trained generations of firefighters in water rescue operations. His impact on our members and our community will be felt for years to come.
Outside the job, Dave was always on the hunt for a good deal, especially thrifting and treasure hunting on GovDeals. Something tells us retirement will give him a lot more time to score those “once-in-a-lifetime” finds. Dave will be deeply missed, and we thank him for his countless years of service, mentorship, and commitment to public safety. Congratulations, Dave, and best wishes in retirement—you’ve earned it.
#IAFF1159 #Retirement
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