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| Welcome to my world.I joined our fire department over two years ago, two days before September 11th. Since then I have been amazed at the dedication our local fire department in helping the community in both emergencies and volunteering to help at almost every local event. Most people are unaware how must time goes in to being a volunteer or how much money their community saves by having a volunteer fire department. You have seen fire fighters holding dances, raffles and other fundraisers, but you may not be aware of where that money goes. Your donations have purchased a thermal imaging camera, new extrication tools (commonly known as the Jaws-of-Life), an air bag system for lifting vehicles, an air support trailer and many other items used to help save people. Using a volunteer department also saves hundreds of thousands of dollars every year over a full-time staff. Our fire fighters are some of best trained people in the profession. We take the same training courses and certification tests as any paid department. I am a volunteer fire fighter. I get to see some cool things and do some cool stuff. Things happen that people rarely get to see. Everyone has seen a fire truck racing down the road but you usually don't see what happens when they get there or the training involved to do the job. Please note, when you see the fire trucks and ambulances coming down the road, pull over and get out of the way! Fire trucks are big, heavy and will kill you if they run you over. Just slow down and pull over. We are probably trying to save somebody, somewhere. You can be late. Thank you. Some pictures are interesting only to fire fighters. I can't help it.
Contact InformationFeel free to email me if you would like to use a photo or identify a person in a picture. All photos are copyrighted© 2003, Jim & Pattie Salter, except where noted. Incident photos are to the left.
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