Elk River fire fighters

Russ Anderson (third from left) posed with sons Cliff and Dennis, to his left, son George at far right, and grandson Christopher, who received a $2,000 check from an insurance company representative for winning an essay contest which he wrote on firefighting.

Like father, like son: Sons knew what to expect when they joined the department

By Bob Grawey on June 16, 2011 at 3:09 pm

Steve (left) and Nate Dittbenner both serve on the Elk River Fire Department and the Elk River Ambulance Service. Steve has been a firefighter since 1978 and ambulance coordinator since 1979. Nate joined in 1999.

Father and son fight fires and make ambulance runs

By Bob Grawey on June 16, 2011 at 3:01 pm

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Collins boys didn’t need convincing to follow Dad’s footsteps

By Bob Grawey on June 16, 2011 at 2:56 pm

Son said he’s learned a lot from his firefighting father

By Bob Grawey on June 16, 2011 at 2:40 pm

Elk River Fire fighting family from left: Duane Smith, Gary Lore, Paul Smith and Jeff Smith

Family has 83 years of experience on the department

By Bob Grawey on June 16, 2011 at 2:27 pm