“Labor Day weekend was Jerry Lewis’ time to shine. For more than 50 years, he was the leader in the fight against muscular dystrophy, raising billions of dollars for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to provide comfort for those with neuromuscular diseases and funding research to find a cure. His dedication to this cause is legendary, the fruits of which will be seen for generations to come. 

“Jerry Lewis was truly one of a kind, a force who made us laugh and cry while in the service of others.  IAFF members -- professional fire fighters and paramedics from across the United States and Canada -- are proud to have stood with Jerry every Labor Day during the MDA Telethon, with boots in our hands and on street corners everywhere, collecting to find a cure for Jerry’s Kids.  And we look to honor his legacy by continuing the work of providing hope for the families battling muscular dystrophy.  He will be missed.”

The International Association of Fire Fighters, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is the leading advocate in North America for the safety and training of fire fighters and paramedics and represents more than 305,000 full-time professional fire fighters and paramedics who protect communities in every state and throughout Canada. More information is available at www.iaff.org.

Since 1954, IAFF members have shown an unwavering commitment to defeating muscular dystrophy and related life-threatening diseases. Funds are raised primarily through MDA’s signature Fill the Boot ® campaign, in which member fire fighters gather on streets across the country collecting money in their boots from neighbors and passersby. For 63 years, IAFF members have raised more than $607 million to save and improve lives of families fighting muscle disease. Dollars collected in boots throughout the decades are translating into game-changing research progress today.

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Spanaway, WA, pumper. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins ISX12 500-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; 500-gallon polypropylene tank.

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Switch to source editing mode.Chief Flynn has been involved in the fire service for the last 33 years. His pursuit began as firefighter in Los Angeles City (CA) and Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Explorers. He later joined the ranks of the Los Angeles County Fire Department as a firefighter. In 1992 Chief Flynn moved to Hermitage, Pennsylvania, where he took a position in the family business. He has been a member of the Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department since 1992 and was hired as the full time Fire Marshal and Fire Chief for the City of Hermitage in 2015. With a population of 25,000 and a day time population of approximately 45,000, the City of Hermitage Fire Department covers approximately 45 square miles with three stations, a deputy fire marshal, 45 volunteers, and 22 pieces of equipment. The department responds to approximately 750 calls per year. Hermitage Fire does not respond provide EMS response.

Bobby Halton, editor in chief of Fire Engineering and education director of the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC International), began his fire career in structural firefighting with the Albuquerque (NM) Fire Department. He left as chief of operations in 2004 and joined the Coppell (TX) Fire Department as its chief. He left this position to assume his duties at Fire Engineering. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico. He has served on National Fire Protection Association technical committees and is active with the National Fallen Firefighters Life Safety Initiatives.