Portland Fire Travels to Idaho to Honor 2 Firefighters Killed in Ambush

Portland Fire travels to Idaho to honor 2 firefighters killed in ambush

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Members of Portland Fire and Rescue traveled to Idaho to honor two firefighters who were ambushed and killed while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d'Alene. The 13-member group headed to Idaho on Wednesday and included six firefighters who joined the memorial platoon, six in the pipes and drums band, and another in the honor guard. Other participants are members of other fire agencies or retirees.  Washington Coun…

'How we're getting through it': Musicians from across the country flock to Coeur d'Alene to honor fallen Idaho firefighters

The Coeur d’Alene Firefighter Pipes and Drums band is typically composed of just 8 people, maybe 12 on a good day.

Community invited to line procession route in Coeur d'Alene ahead of memorial services for fallen firefighters

While the memorial services are private, the public is invited to honor the firefighters by lining the streets ahead of two Celebration of Life ceremonies this week.

Community invited to honor Coeur d'Alene battalion chiefs in processions

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho – The Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai County Fire Departments are inviting the community to honor two fallen battalion chiefs by lining the procession routes for their private funeral services on Thursday and Friday.