Screendoor Leather Works

04/10/2026

The thing about making a lot of straps is that you end up with some small strap pieces. So... we're making dog leashes now too!! Hand sewn with various colors available.

04/10/2026

A little Air Force themed work!

03/31/2026

03/12/2026

Used to be a favorite color of mine but the supplier discontinued it so this will be the last set of suspenders that roll out of the shop this color. Aged brass hardware is a pain in the but to make but it's a classic look.

03/04/2026

Getting creative with wrapping for a donation to the district banquet.

12/21/2025

Notebook cover for the win!

12/14/2025

Yep...the thunder cloud fits this one..

11/24/2025

Check out medic504apparelco’s video.

11/19/2025

It’s been a busy week for our department - and it’s only Tuesday!

Great work to all of our volunteer firefighters and EMTs, command staff, and career medic/firefighters.

In the past two days, we’ve responded to 18 incidents, including:

🔥 2 structure fires
🚑 12 medical emergencies
🚨 1 fire alarm
🚘 1 motor vehicle incident
✈️ 2 Life Flight transfers

A huge thank you to our volunteers who leave at a moment’s notice to serve our community, and to the families and employers who support them.

We’re grateful for every one of you. This community is strong because of our volunteers. ❤️🔥🚑 🚒

11/17/2025

First "buff" strap that I've done in awhile. The leather used doesn't have any color applied so its lighter than most. Higher level of difficulty due to not having any color to hide the little imperfections in the leather. Edges are polished clear so they are glossy. Beautiful look but not easy to achieve

11/14/2025

❤️ Survival Story: A Life Saved in the LC Valley

On April 12th, 2025, Russ Howell and his significant other traveled from Florida to the LC Valley to begin one of the region’s iconic river cruises. They were staying at the Holiday Inn and were moments away from boarding the ship when the unexpected happened.

Off-duty Clarkston Firefighter/Paramedic Max Bausch and his wife had just entered the hotel lobby to attend a family friend’s funeral when Bausch noticed a medical emergency unfolding. A man later identified as Mr. Howell was lying on the lobby floor, unconscious and unresponsive.

Without hesitation, Bausch quickly assessed the patient, found no pulse, and immediately began CPR. A Clarkston Police Department officer, already on site for an unrelated matter, radioed dispatch at Bausch’s direction to request Clarkston Medics

For the next 90 seconds, Bausch continued high-quality CPR until Clarkston Fire units arrived. The patient was found to be in a shockable rhythm, thanks to the early recognition and immediate initiation of CPR. Defibrillation was performed, and after one additional round of CPR, Mr. Howell regained a pulse.

He was transported by Clarkston Medics to the regional cardiac hospital, where it was determined he had suffered a heart attack. Mr. Howell received a stent and remained hospitalized for approximately one week before being discharged well enough to fly home to Florida.

💌 A Letter of Gratitude

Several weeks later, FF/Paramedic Bausch received a heartfelt letter from Mr. Howell, thanking him for saving his life. After months of cardiac rehabilitation and physical therapy, he reported feeling “back to normal” and able to enjoy daily life again. He also shared that he would be returning to the LC Valley to finish the river cruise he never got to take and asked if he could meet the responders who helped save him.

On November 7th, Mr. Howell and his significant other reunited with FF/Paramedic Bausch and FF/Paramedic Holm for dinner, conversation, and a meaningful moment of closure. It is rare in our line of work to see the long-term outcomes of the people we help making reunions like this truly special.

🚑 Early CPR & Early Defibrillation Save Lives

Mr. Howell’s survival is the direct result of:
• Immediate bystander CPR
• Rapid activation of 911
• Early defibrillation
• Highly trained, professional responders arriving quickly

This was a chain of survival executed exactly as it should be and it made all the difference.

🏛️ The Importance of Local Fire & EMS Staffing

Stories like this show why a fully staffed, fully resourced fire department is essential for our community. Seconds matter. Trained responders matter. And Clarkston deserves the continued ability to deliver this level of lifesaving service every day.

We urge City leadership to prioritize sustainable funding to ensure these critical services remain available for all who live in and visit Clarkston.

🙏 A Final Thank You

We’d like to sincerely thank Mr. Howell for allowing us to share his story. His willingness to do so helps highlight the importance of early CPR, rapid response, and strong local emergency services.