Capt. Bob Holbrook uses a Lakeport Fire Protection District ladder truck last week to help recover a report on the Lakeport Bank of America's flag pole on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Photo was taken by Lakeport Fire Chief Ken Wells.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport firefighters recently gave the Bank of America a helping hand.

Lakeport Fire Chief Ken Wells reported that one of the flag poles in front of the Lakeport Bank of America lost the rope on Sept. 29.

He said the rope was recovered by Capt. Bob Holbrook using a ladder truck from Lakeport Fire.

The recovery will help the bank fly their flags, Wells said.