Today! We are officially introducing our new LS Fire Foundation Director Sage Reinhart, a long time Fire Captain for the Los Santos Fire Department and member of the Foundation's team.
"I started my career back in 2010 when I was just a teenager, as a Cadet for Portland Fire & Rescue for four years before I began my BS in Fire Science at Oregon Blue Mountain Community College. I graduated and made the tough decision to move to Los Santos in 2017.
As a woman in the fire service, it wasn't the easiest to find my path, however, I caved one for my own when I finally made the choice to apply for the Los Santos Fire Department. My love for the job only grew when I officially received that badge.
I spent a lot of my career growing my knowledge and becoming my own person. After graduating from my probationary phase, I worked hard, it was probably the most challenging time of my life, getting married, having kids, and navigating through a world that wasn't always the easiest on me. I persevered, climbing to the top of the mountain, and I made the decision to move to Paleto Bay, where I eventually made it to engineer. I served here for several years, I'd be lying if I said this isn't where my love of community engagement came from.
I spent a lot of time making many connections up in Paleto Bay and Sandy Shores, many of which still remain to this day, bringing food and snacks to my fellow first responders to creating small events like barbeques for people to attend. This is when I knew, I had another purpose outside of just running into the burning buildings... This started a fire I didn't know I had. Around this time I received the Meticulous Service Award during this tenure.
The Community Liaison Office was recruiting, so I ended up applying and eventually became a Public Service Officer for the department.
After some difficult personal things, I made the decision to part ways with the county and return back to the city. I made the decision to be a fulltime civilian, focusing on community engagement worked my way up to the Community Liaison Office's Director. I helped reform the division to what it is today... But anyone who knows me, knows I was absolutely missing the adrenaline of working a fire.
With some encouragement, I ended up returning early from my retirement, returning to being an engineer for Station 52. Eventually, I would finally throw my hat into the ring for the Captain Training Program before being promoted to Captain. Now this is when I was introduced to the LS Fire Foundation by Assistant Chief Harper, I would begin on reviving the project, making some overhauls, and increased the Foundation's community engagement. I organized event after event, increased our shop's catalog, and I continue this to this day.
Eventually, I would become the projects general manager. We sponsored and contributed a lot to many community outreach programs, including providing funding to people affected by various disasters, creating larger scale events for the community, sponsoring other community events, and currently we are working on a scholarship program for those interested in pre-hospital care careers.
It is my hope with my new role as the LS Fire Foundation's Director that I will be able to expand further on my vision, where we can close the gap between the badge and the civilians we serve, to provide more positive community events, and to help all those who are struggling. It is with one person at a time, I hope to make a difference in peoples' lives. Thank you to my dearest friend, Casey Harper, who introduced me to this project, allowing me to grow into the person I am. Thank you to my husband for putting up with listening to my "crazy" ideas and supporting me with them. And thank you to my brothers and sisters at the LSFD for being the best and giving my dreams life. I couldn't do it without any of you.
- Cpt. Sage Reinhart"
Today! We are officially introducing our new LS Fire Foundation Director Sage Reinhart, a long time Fire Captain for the Los Santos Fire Department and member of the Foundation's team.
"I started my career back in 2010 when I was just a teenager, as a Cadet for Portland Fire & Rescue for four years before I began my BS in Fire Science at Oregon Blue Mountain Community College. I graduated and made the tough decision to move to Los Santos in 2017.
As a woman in the fire service, it wasn't the easiest to find my path, however, I caved one for my own when I finally made the choice to apply for the Los Santos Fire Department. My love for the job only grew when I officially received that badge.
I spent a lot of my career growing my knowledge and becoming my own person. After graduating from my probationary phase, I worked hard, it was probably the most challenging time of my life, getting married, having kids, and navigating through a world that wasn't always the easiest on me. I persevered, climbing to the top of the mountain, and I made the decision to move to Paleto Bay, where I eventually made it to engineer. I served here for several years, I'd be lying if I said this isn't where my love of community engagement came from.
I spent a lot of time making many connections up in Paleto Bay and Sandy Shores, many of which still remain to this day, bringing food and snacks to my fellow first responders to creating small events like barbeques for people to attend. This is when I knew, I had another purpose outside of just running into the burning buildings... This started a fire I didn't know I had. Around this time I received the Meticulous Service Award during this tenure.
The Community Liaison Office was recruiting, so I ended up applying and eventually became a Public Service Officer for the department.
After some difficult personal things, I made the decision to part ways with the county and return back to the city. I made the decision to be a fulltime civilian, focusing on community engagement worked my way up to the Community Liaison Office's Director. I helped reform the division to what it is today... But anyone who knows me, knows I was absolutely missing the adrenaline of working a fire.
With some encouragement, I ended up returning early from my retirement, returning to being an engineer for Station 52. Eventually, I would finally throw my hat into the ring for the Captain Training Program before being promoted to Captain. Now this is when I was introduced to the LS Fire Foundation by Assistant Chief Harper, I would begin on reviving the project, making some overhauls, and increased the Foundation's community engagement. I organized event after event, increased our shop's catalog, and I continue this to this day.
Eventually, I would become the projects general manager. We sponsored and contributed a lot to many community outreach programs, including providing funding to people affected by various disasters, creating larger scale events for the community, sponsoring other community events, and currently we are working on a scholarship program for those interested in pre-hospital care careers.
It is my hope with my new role as the LS Fire Foundation's Director that I will be able to expand further on my vision, where we can close the gap between the badge and the civilians we serve, to provide more positive community events, and to help all those who are struggling. It is with one person at a time, I hope to make a difference in peoples' lives. Thank you to my dearest friend, Casey Harper, who introduced me to this project, allowing me to grow into the person I am. Thank you to my husband for putting up with listening to my "crazy" ideas and supporting me with them. And thank you to my brothers and sisters at the LSFD for being the best and giving my dreams life. I couldn't do it without any of you.
- Cpt. Sage Reinhart"
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