City of Coos Bay release – The Coos Bay Fire Department asked motorists to proceed with caution and watch for increased pedestrian traffic on Saturday, September 12th as firefighters were busy picking up trash along the roadway. Typically, firefighters clean up Ocean Boulevard in anticipation of the Prefontaine Memorial run the following week. Although the traditional Prefontaine Memorial run has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, your Coos Bay Firefighters were still be out picking up trash to make the city a more beautiful and welcoming place. Your firefighters strive to work hard for the citizens of Coos Bay not only when they are answering emergency calls, but also in making the city we all reside in a more beautiful place. Coos Bay firefighters take extreme pride in their work both professionally and in the various volunteer activities that they partake in. The Coos Bay firefighters are proud of their community and are committed to providing excellent service to our citizens.