"Heroes"

I am the daughter and sister of a firefighter. I have always been so unbelievably proud of my Dad, and now my brother and have been exposed to the 'firestation' and firetrucks for years and years. AND learned VERY early that they are 'Firefighters' NOT 'Firemen' (Firefighters put fires out, Firemen shovel coal on the train engines.LOL!) Dad used to come to our schools with all his gear to talk to all the children. He still has the pictures that the kids sent to 'Fireman Bob' as a thankyou! And my children have been to the stations and on the trucks since wee tots (except the baby who was born the same month and year Dad retired) And even now, whenever I see a firefighter, or firetruck I am filled with awe and pride and respect!! Soooo I have decide to do a little tribute to Dad, Rob and EVERY FIREFIGHTER everywhere for all you represent and all you do for all of us!!
 

Following in Grandpas helmet (LOL!)???
 
 
 

"What Is A Fireman"

He's the guy next door, a man's man with the memory of a little boy. He's never gotten over the excitement of the engines and sirens and danger. He's the guy like you and me with warts and worries and unfilled dreams. Yet he stands taller than most of us. He's a fireman.

He puts it on the line when the bell rings. A fireman at once the most fortunate and the least fortunate of men. He's a man who saves lives, because he's seen too much death. He's a gentle man because he has seen the awesome power of violence out of control. He's responsive to a child's laughter, because his arms held too many small bodies that will never laugh again.

He's a simple man who enjoys the simple pleasures in life, hot coffee held in numb, unbending fingers, a warm bed for bone and muscle compelled beyond feeling. The camaraderie of brave men and the devine peace and selfless service, of a job well done.

He doesn't wear buttons or wave flags or shout obscenities. When he marches it's to honour a fallen comrade. He doesn't preach the brotherhood of man, he lives it!!

~Author Unknown~

Below are pages of more poems,etc. for or about Firefighters. The authors of these are unknown unfortunately, so we may thank them only in our hearts!
(Just click on the flashing light)

The History of The Maltese Cross
('The Badge Of Honour")

Creation Of The Firefighter.

The Firefighter's Prayer (1)

The Firefighter's Prayer (2)

What does Courage Mean?

The Last Alarm
 

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