The WFC would like to update you on the situation with Chief Dave Lafave. Join the WFC and keep him in your prayers as we hope for his speedy recovery.
Subject: Update Chief LaFave 12/9/13
Chief had a good day. He walked 11 laps around the unit which was 1 lap over the goal the doctors set. He talks a lot about the good conversations he has had with the folks he normally would not have had the opportunity to have long conversations with, he is very grateful to everyone for their concerns and various forms of assistance. Still shooting for release on Wednesday as long as everything keeps moving in the right direction.
Feel free to shoot him an email, he is probably up to getting a few now that things have calmed down an bit.
Subject: Update Chief LaFave 12/6/13
Chief slept good last night. No runs of V Tach since Friday afternoon. Goal is 10 laps around the hallway. Looking at plans to come home. Family wants a few more days without any concerns of VT. hoping for Tue or Wed.
Subject: Update Chief LaFave 12/6/13
Chief is in good spirits and really appreciates what everyone has done for him, and the outpouring of concern shown by so many people. He has been walking around the circle outside his room, all the while making sure that his heart rate stays at 80, so far mission accomplished. He has the IV’s being discontinued but will continue to have the Access Port (PICC) line left in as a backup. He had a biopsy on his lymph node to clarify if he had the sarcoidosis, results are expected in 2-3 days. The Cleveland Clinic has been in contact with the his doctors here and they agree that the current course of treatment is the right path. The nurses and doctors here are really good and are treating Chief awesome. They can't believe how good he looks after what he has been through.
As a reminder cards are welcome, and they may be sent to the station at 701 Vine St Kelso Wa 98626.
Subject: Update on Chief LaFave 12/2/2013
To all interested parties;
Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue in conjunction with the LaFave family is providing a press release on the current condition of Chief LaFave.
You have either already received information in a previous contact or were identified by the family as someone who would be interested in hearing about his situation.
We will only be providing updates to those who request further updates you may have your name included in that list by replying to this email. If you are an agency representative you may receive one unless you decline. Even though he is in the hospital, you can’t take the proper procedure out him and as any Incident commander would he has approved his press release. So you may forward the Official release to those you feel are interested.
