DAVE BENFIELD DIVISION CHIEF
LABOR REP. WAYNE THOMPSON
BY: ANDREW WEBER
By: Bob Mack
This Memorial Day, Local 935 and Chili’s restaurant in
Victorville conducted another successful tip-a-firefighter
fundraiser event in support of the Wounded Warrior Project
(WWP). Local 935 felt it was important to remember those
who paid the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the men and
women who continue to deal with injuries suffered while
protecting our freedom.
WWP serves veterans and service members (and their
families) who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness
or wound related to service in any of the military conflicts
begun on or after Sept. 11, 2001. Among the many reasons
this date is significant, many warriors note a sense of duty to
volunteer for the military following tragic events such as what
occurred on that date.
As such, Sept. 11 served as a stimulus for Operations Iraqi
Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn. Operation
Iraqi Freedom refers to military operations in Iraq that began
March 19, 2003, and officially ended August 31, 2010.
Operation Enduring Freedom refers to combat operations in
Afghanistan and other regions in support of the Global War
on Terror. Operation New Dawn refers to the conclusion of
operations in Iraq beginning September 1, 2010, and ending
December 15, 2011.
Local 935 would like to thank all the patrons of Chili’s in
Victorville who took the time to support the Wounded Warrior
Project. Our labor organization stands by the promise that
we shall never forget.
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SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS
On May 21 County Fire units from Station 41 along with BC137
responded to a reported tractor rollover on the ridge south of
Acoma Trail and Golden Bee Drive near the National Park
Boundary. Ground units quickly discovered that the victims
would not be easily accessible by ground and Air Rescue 06
was requested. After an approximate 30-minute flight time AR06
landed near the accident. County Fire paramedics aboard Air
Rescue assessed the scene and provided advanced life support
care to two patients, including one patient that had life threatening
injuries. AR06 transported one critically injured patient to Desert
Regional Palm Springs and the second victim was evacuated
by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies to awaiting fire
personnel for transport via ground am