Clackamas Firefighters Show Extra Care To A Community Member. (Photo) -02/28/23

On Wednesday, February 8th, Clackamas firefighters responded to a call to help a community member that had fallen while trying to exit her residence. Upon arrival, crews were able to help the patient up and, after observing no injuries, noticed that the ramp she and her sister rely on to enter and exit the house due to mobility issues, had fallen in disrepair. The patient and her sister, who have asked not to be identified, stated, “this ramp is usually so slippery, we have to wait until it becomes bone dry in order to leave the house.”

Lieutenant Dale Cook, the company officer who had responded to the call, knowing the resident's limited resources contacted one of the Captains and asked if there was anything they could do to provide a remedy. Captain Cullen Blake knew the only acceptable response was “of course!” He contacted Bliss Roofing off of 98th Ct. in Clackamas who were very excited to be able to donate the material needed to resurface the ramp. 

The firefighters returned a week and half later and were able lift the ramp, fix and re-stabilize the bracing, and clean and resurface the once treacherous access to the house. The resident, during a very heartfelt, emotional thank you said “I can't believe it. I really appreciate all the firemen that came back and helped me with my ramp.”

Captain Blake expressed his appreciation for Bliss Roofing and their kind donation, as well as, the Clackamas Emergency Services Foundation for providing some of the funds needed to fix the supports under the ramp and attach the new surface.