By Patricia Flinn

Eastvale – W.O.L.F.F. (Wives of Law Enforcement and Firefighters) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting public safety officer and firefighter families through volunteering, fundraising, and collaborating with local communities.

We realize that it is not easy being a first responder’s wife, and it is our goal to provide a support system for those that can relate to our lifestyle. W.O.L.F.F. members have been establishing bonds and building relationships with wives of law enforcement and firefighters since 2010.

W.O.L.F.F. hosts many events throughout the year, which include police and fire recognition, mixers, holiday socials, paint night, and wine tasting – along with various fundraisers that support our organization and local charities.

On Thurs., May 7, at 4 p.m., the Wives of Law Enforcement and Firefighters, along with area service organizations, will present Cal Fire and City of Corona Firefighters with a plaque thanking them for their hard work, bravery, and dedication during the Highway Fire. This wild fire, which started in the Prado Flood Control Basin, burned over 1,000 acres and threatened over 300 area resident homes. The Stone Bridge Christian Academy, which is a local pre-school, was also threatened and saved by firefighters.

The communities of Norco, Corona, and Eastvale will gather at the Norco-Cal Fire Station #47, located at 3902 Hillside Ave in Norco, and present firefighters with heartfelt tokens of their appreciation. Local Girl Scout troops, as well as area residents, will join us to give thanks to these brave men and women. We invite the communities of Norco, Corona and Eastvale to join us in this event.

L.A. County Search & Rescue Task Force #2 is an elite team that has been utilized in Haiti, Japan, Hurricane Katrina and other disasters around the world. One of our own – Battalion Chief Bob Harris – is leading a team that arrived in Nepal. We will be honoring his wife, Nachet, at this event also. Both are local residents who are active in our community.

The magnitude of stress that wives endure from the realization that there is always a possibility that their loved one may not come home, increases substantially when they volunteer to rescue people in other countries.

If you are interested in learning more about W.O.L.F.F., or would like to join our organization, please email us at eastvalewolff@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wolff.eastvale.