Fighting fires is a family affair for Vancouver Fire and Rescue
When a three-alarm fire broke out at 1443 West Broadway in the early morning hours on Sunday, Battalion Chief Dale Parno didn’t know his 29-year-old son Matt would also be on the call — but he knew it was a possibility.
“It’s not the first time I’ve had to send my son into harm’s way, said Parno. “But I send other people’s sons and daughters into harm’s way too. It’s a responsibility that weighs very heavily, but we make it as safe as possible.” Fire is a great equalizer, and Young said the parental bond doesn’t affect decision-making about how resources are deployed — you don’t get to sit on the sidelines just because your Dad is giving the commands.
Young said it’s not unusual for family to work together — Vancouver Fire and Rescue has brothers and sisters, fathers and sons, but this time was special with the elder Parno retiring this summer.
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