On Thursday, July 5, a blood drive is being held for retired firefighter John Moncrief at South Fire & Rescue headquarters station #62,

South Fire & Rescue serves Des Moines and Federal Way.

The public is invited to participate. Contact Layne Winter at 206-228-4081 to schedule an appointment at the donation bus.

Moncrief retired from South King Fire & Rescue in 2011 after nearly a 25-year career.

Shortly after retiring, he was diagnosed with a form of cancer related to his years on the job being exposed to toxic products of combustion. His condition and treatment have required blood transfusions.