Renton Coronavirus: Fire Chief Thanks Community In Video Message

RENTON, WA—The Renton Fire Department released a video Monday, which featured the fire chief, thanking the community for its support during the coronavirus pandemic.

According to the chief, because of all the community donations, his department currently has no shortage of personal protection equipment, such as masks and gloves.

The department is now asking the community to donate to locate organizations in an effort to help residents impacted by the virus. The chief's message to residents can be read and watched in its entirety below:

Hey Renton,

I’m Fire Chief Rick Marshall. We are overwhelmed at the gratitude our community has shown during these uncertain times.

From meals to coffee donations to offering to donate PPE, thank you.

Our organization philosophy has been one that is focused on prevention and preparedness that enables us to operate on in an efficient and effective manner as we work our way through this pandemic.

We have been fortunate and presently do not have any shortages in PPE.

There isn’t a day that goes by that we aren’t noticing the impacts of this virus and what it’s doing to our community. We feel strongly and want to support the residents and business that have always been there for us.

With so many people dealing with the financial impact of businesses being shut down, our schools being closed and general uncertainty, I believe this is an opportune time to direct all of the goodwill that you have been expressing towards us to other organizations here in Renton that truly need it.

Fire Chief's Video Message:

I ask that you consider donating to the following Renton organizations:

• Renton Chamber of Commerce (www.gorenton.com)
• The Salvation Army (Renton.SalvationArmy.org)
• The YMCA (YMCAworks.org/locations/renton-regional-center)
• Emergency Feeding Program (https://www.emergencyfeeding.org/)

These organizations have the ability to get your donations out to people who truly are in need in our community. I am humbled by your continued support and honored to serve you as fire chief. Thank you for helping us keep our entire community safe, healthy and strong.

We’ve got this Renton,

-Chief Marshall

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