August Edition Dedicated to Fire Fighters
“I can think of no more stirring symbol of man’s humanity to man than a fire engine”
~ Kurt Vonnegut ~
The August edition of the Barn-Biz-n-Bits newsletter is a compilation of history, lore, education and appreciation for the courageous men and women of the Fire Department.
With the wild land fire fights raging in Northern California, we at FCP wanted to present an informative view point to our readers regarding fire prevention and how you can take pro-active measures to ensure the safety of your livestock and property.
The history of organized fire brigades dates back to Ancient Egypt and Biblical times. The late 1800’s brought a period of great advancement in firefighting. Sophisticated steam engines far too heavy for human hand to pull, gave way to the era of horse drawn apparatus. For some 50 years horse and hound, mans most benevolent companions raced to the scene with speed and accuracy unsurpassed.
As modernization developed, the fate of the fire horse and Dalmatian faded with the use of motorized fire vehicles. Coal had been replaced by gasoline. Dramatic changes have taken place in the industry. Today there’s an art, not to mention a science, to fighting fires.
The adrenaline charged atmosphere of a fire scene could best be described as a battleground in which there is little time to develop a plan. Action must be immediate and precise as precious minutes lost could spell imminent disaster in defeating the opponent.
As average “Joe’s” it’s virtually impossible to imagine much less comprehend the crucial life and death decisions a firefighter must make each time an alarm sounds the call, all at the extreme risk of his or her very own life.
In a profession steeped with a historical sense of tradition we pay homage to those heroic individuals who have taken an oath to serve and protect as today’s firefighters. Your contributions to humanity will forever be marked on the hearts of mankind.
We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we have had in its presentation.
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