"Every young child was fascinated by the sight of a fire engine. Kids would appear out of nowhere at the mere sound of our local fire engine just to be a part of the action. Like the Police men of our neighbourhood who walked their beat with regularity, our local Firemen were ready for anything, at all times. Their red fire truck was polished to a mirror-like finish and their equipment checked on a daily basis. These were men of courage who could defy danger or be called upon to show kindness and caring. We even grew to know some of them by name. Firefighters were indeed our heroes and their memories still shine to this day."

- James Lumbers