Fire Department Farewell

It is no great secret that one of my favorite activities while serving United Methodist churches in the greater Edom area was going on fire calls. I loved my work with the Edom Volunteer Fire Department. Over the course of almost 2 years, I went on hundreds of calls (medical, vehicle accidents, structure fires, grass/pasture/forest fires, etc) and completed my training and certification for being an Emergency Care Respondent (ECA/First Responder).

On our last Monday in Edom, the fire department through me a huge farewell party. Here are some photos from that last night on the department:

This is me in partial bunker gear on Engine 1 at station 1

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This is me in full bunker gear (minus SCBA equipment)

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Me in full gear in front of the station (it was hot...that's why I am not fully zipped!)

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Me and Bailey horsing around with my helmet

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The fire chief giving me my lieutenant's helmet as a gift for my service with the department

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A good chunk of the department together in front of the station

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Me and the fire chief (and my buddy)

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I am forever indebted to this group of men and women for allowing me the privilege to work with them. I will never forget the time I spent with them on the department!