Kootenai County Fire and Rescue firefighter Taylor Carr jokes with phlebotomist Rheny Gaudio during the Battle of the Badges.
July 30, 2025
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July 30, 2025 1:06 a.m.
Battle of the Badges returns
Blood supply levels reach critical, urgent needs
The firefighters won Vitalant’s Battle of the Badges blood drive and bragging rights last year. This year, the rematch has been set for Aug. 7 for first responders and community members to donate blood on behalf of firefighters and police in the community.