El Paso Firefighter and community activist, Kip Hall, 39, passed away on Sun 10-21-07. Kip was born in Fort Devens, MA, on 9-21-68. Graduated from Irvin High School in El Paso in 1987, and had a Bachelor's from University. Joined the Army in 1987, where he served his country for 11 yrs.  He was married to Sandra, his surviving wife on 12-3-88. Joined the El Paso Fire Dept. in 1998 and the Firefighter Combat Challenge Team in 1999, where he represented El Paso in in worldwide competition. Kip was the first to arrive and the last to leave. He lived to serve his family and the people of El Paso, as he actively supported countless charity events in his beloved city. His spirit will serve to inspire those who were privileged to know him. Kip is survived by his wife Sandra Hall, sons Kipp and Anthony, daughter Alexandra, mother Carmen, father Clifford Hall and sister Missy. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 pm on October 25, 2007 with a vigil at 7 pm at San Jose Funeral Home at 10950 Pellicano. Mass of the Christian Burial will be said at 1 pm at Santo Nino de Atocha Church, 210 S. Clark on Friday, October 26, 2007. The wake of your life will lift those who knew you for the remainder of theirs. Thank you brother, father, husband, and faithful servant for your inspiration to go above and beyond the call of duty. We love you. You will be missed.

 2ND ANNUAL KIP HALL MEMORIAL

FIREFIGHTER CHALLENGE

AND FIRE EXPO

SATURDAY October 25, 2008 8AM – 3PM

EXPERIENCE WHAT FIRE FIGHTERS DO FOR FUN AND FITNESS, AND SEE WHY SECONDS COUNT

WHEN YOUR LIFE IS ON THE LINE. EVERY FIREFIGHTER IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION, PAID OR VOLUNTEER, AND ANY EXPLORER POST MEMBER IS ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE.

ENTRY IS FREE TO ALL COMPETITORS!!

Live music, Safety Tips, Live Fire & Rescue Demo,

Fire Trucks, Kids Zone, and MUCH MORE!!

DARE TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE

LOCATION: EPFD Training Academy at Ascarate Park, 6800 Delta Drive

5-EXTREME, LIFE-SAVING TASKS

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

The El Paso Fire Department Training Academy (915) 775-7300

Deputy Chief Matt Widtfeldt (915) 479-6288

Explorer Sr. Advisor E. Diaz (915) 694-2785 or (915) 313-2614

The public had the chance to see dozens of local area firefighters participate in the Kip Hall Memorial Firefighter Challenge and Fire Expo Oct. 27, 2007. The course was so hard that some were not able to finish it.  Click below to view. 

 http://extras.elpasotimes.com/audio/1027KipHallchallenge.html

LOCAL 51 WILL HAVE MERCHANDISE BOOTH WITH TSHIRTS , CAPS AND MUCH MORE

Check out pics of 10-25-2008 Click below 

http://www.zoto.com/kai38/albums/17304/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6XVjfl

You Are An Inspiration To Us All

It was one year ago this month that we lost Firefighting Brother and Friend, Kip Hall.  Kip served with the El Paso Fire Department for eight years and competed in the Firefighter Challenge every year since 1998. He graduated from Irvin High School in El Paso and Park University.  He also served with the United States Army for eleven years and was very involved with the El Paso community.  After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy for a brain tumor, Kip competed in his final Firefighter Challenge, in Tyler, Texas, in August 2007.  (Click below to view).  "That was absolutely amazing," one firefighter said. "He inspired a lot of people with what he just accomplished."  After the event, Kip flashed a big grin and said, "I am nothing special. I just wanted to know that I could do it, and this makes me feel alive."  Nobody on the planet better exemplified the spirit and enthusiasm of Firefighter fitness than Kip Hall. His dedication to improving the lives of trainees, veterans, and civilians was unparalleled. He taught by example and raised the bar for all of us.