In all, 501 adults and 75 kids dined at KFD for Mother’s Day, but those numbers are about half of what came through the bay prior to the pandemic.
Tag: Keizer Fire District
Interim no more, Russell sworn in as KFD Chief
Ryan Russell was sworn in as the new Keizer Fire District Fire Chief on Friday after seven months as the interim chief.
PHOTOS: Burning down the house – KFD and others conduct live fire training in Rivercrest
Keizer Fire and others conducted live fire training at a house on Rivercrest Drive on Friday. They conducted drills inside, and finished with a controlled burn of the entire structure.
KFD, MCFD1 awarded new trucks from state
Keizer Fire District and Marion County Fire District 1 will be receiving new engines as part of the State Fire Marshal’s $25 million Engine Program, the Fire Marshal announced on Tuesday.
KFD calls spike 300% during storm
Keizer Fire District responded to 52 calls over a 24-hour period during last week’s ice storm.
Pancakes are back on the menu
After a two year hiatus because of COVID, Keizer Fire District’s Santa Breakfast returned on Sunday, Dec. 11, with a large turnout of hungry families.
New chief in the house
In September, Ryan Russell was named the Interim Fire Chief for Keizer Fire District by the board. Russell has been with KFD for two decades, and his start in the field has a strong connection to KFD’s roots.
Russell started his career as a firefighter as a volunteer, though not in Keizer.
PHOTOS: Keizer Fire District Open House
The Keizer Fire District hosted its first open house since the pandemic on Monday.
KFD audit sparks change
A cultural audit of the Keizer Fire District determined a lack of leadership at the top of the organization was the cause of many issues, leading to a negative and even toxic environment.
KFD to hold open house 10/10
The KFD will host their open house event on Monday, Oct. 10, featuring fire safety and emergency preparedness tips, fun for the kids, and more.
