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Welcome What's New at IAFF 478
If you would like to help, please Click Here to Donate! Garth Goodwin, a 17 year veteran of the Waco Fire Department, suffered 2nd degree burns and a severe spinal cord injury while working off duty. He was performing routine maintenance on an elevated billboard sign and came in contact with high voltage power lines that caused him to fall. Unable to move his legs, he laid there for an extended period of time until someone who lives close to the scene discovered him and called for help. He was transported to Hillcrest Hospital in Waco then air lifted to Parkland Hospital in Dallas where he is currently receiving treatment for the extensive injuries he suffered. A long term diagnosis is still unknown. The entire Goodwin family appreciates the overwhelming concern and support for Garth. Of course all prayers and well wishes you'd like to pass along are appreciated more than you will ever know. Garth's circle of family and friends reaches far and wide and he needs us all now more than ever. Thank you again and we will post updates as soon as we can. For the latest updates on Garth, please follow us on: www.caringbridge.org/visit/garthgoodwin or at www.facebook.com/garthoutlawgoodwin/ The Waco Firefighters Honor Guard (a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization) is now accepting monetary donations to assist Garth Goodwin and his family with whatever expenses that they may incur. If you would like to make a donation, please make checks or money orders payable to: Waco Firefighters Honor Guard 1016 Columbus Ave. Waco, TX 76701 In the memo line please put Movember/Garth. You can also drop them by any City of Waco fire station, give them to any member of the Waco Fire Department, or Click Here to Donate! via PayPal. Currently, the immediate needs of the family are being met with the assistance of friends, family, and a couple of great organizations. The long term needs and care are going to be expensive and taxing on the family. This is where you can help. The Waco Firefighters Honor Guard is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and 100% of the money donated will go directly to Garth and his family. Read More...
Association meetings for September are scheduled for
Monday the 10th @ 7:00pm and Tuesday the 11th @ 8:15 am at the IBEW Building at the corner of Kendall Ln. and Orchard Ln..JPG)
Local 478 Bringing 1918 WFD Ladder Truck Home.
Waco Firefighters have purchased a 1918 American LaFrance wooden aerial ladder truck that long ago rolled along the streets of Waco. The truck has been in a barn in Robinson for a number of years, but recently the owner of the property decided to part ways with the truck. Having seen numerous historical treasures of the Waco Fire Department slip away in the past, members made a motion for Local 478 to purchase the rig at the June meeting, with the hopes of restoration, and a sense of community pride. The vehicle will be moved from the barn in Robinson in the coming weeks and will be housed at Central Fire Station while a plan for the restoration is being developed. A 1924 Seagrave engine that the Local already owns, is also being looked at for restoration. An account will be set up very soon to allow anyone interested in donating money to help in restoring this amazing piece of history. Time, equipment, and expertise dontations would also be appreciated. Check back with Local 478 Online soon for updates!
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Upcoming Events Honor Guard Monthly Meeting
Sep 19, 2018Fire Station # 1Honor Guard Monthly Meeting
Oct 17, 2018Fire Station # 1Honor Guard Monthly Meeting
Nov 21, 2018Fire Station # 1Honor Guard Monthly Meeting
Dec 19, 2018Fire Station # 1Honor Guard Monthly Meeting
Jan 16, 2019Fire Station # 1
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