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Firefighters Lend Ladder for Flag Raise
31 May
Summary
- Firefighters assisted VFW members in replacing a flagpole.
- A community blood drive was held to address a state emergency.
- Firefighters expressed pride in supporting veterans and the community.
Firefighters from the Minneapolis Fire Department recently assisted members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 246 with a community service project. The VFW's flagpole required repairs, and firefighters provided a ladder truck to safely reach the rooftop.
With the assistance of the fire department's equipment, veterans were able to install a new U.S. flag and a flag honoring prisoners of war and missing in action. This collaboration highlighted the community's commitment to supporting its veterans.
The event also featured a blood drive organized in partnership with Memorial Blood Centers. This initiative aimed to address a critical blood shortage within the state. Firefighters, including a Marine Corps veteran, expressed pride and honor in their participation.
