Tahoe Douglas Fire pancake breakfast to raise funds for injured firefighter

On March 29, 2015, Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern fell through the roof of a burning home, resulting in severe burns over 70% of his body. In the days since the accident, firefighters and other concerned people from around the country have been sending both prayers and money to the family.

The outpouring of support is also evident on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. On Sunday, April 19, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and The Local 2441 are putting on a pancake breakfast to raise money for the mounting expenses for Dern and his family.

The breakfast is being held at the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection, District Station 23 located at 193 Elks Point Rd in Zephyr Cove, NV. For $5 you can get a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit, drinks and coffee.

Dern, a 25-year fire fighting veteran, has local connections. His aunt and uncle, Joan and Joe Truxler of Marla Bay, who have passed on their appreciation of the support of so many in the community.

Currently, in critical condition at the Leon S. Peters Burn Center at the Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, Dern is facing numerous surgeries over the next several months.

There is also a youcaring.com website set up to fundraiser for Dern, his wife and daughter. To date, almost $140,000 has been raised there.