Firefighters: Giving Thanks to America’s True Champions Series
by Firefighters risk their lives for our safety and the protection of our homes. Won’t you give a firefighter one of these “thank-you grams”?
In this series, I say ‘thank you’ to the men and women of America who serve their country every day. These heroes put their lives on the line and cannot be thanked enough. Firefighters, police officers, the military, teachers, medical professionals, pastors and many others keep our lives in order and enable us to be healthy, safe, educated, productive, and generous citizens.
Their motivation is not personal gain but societal benefit. This article gives special thanks to firemen and women. Be sure to look for ‘thank-you grams’ that you can give to firefighters later in this article.
For the first article in this series, click here.
The Diverse Responsibilities of Firefighters
Take a moment to consider the diverse responsibilities we have delegated to firefighters. They are on call to protect our homes and office buildings from smoke and flames, collapse and destruction. They provide emergency medical services in homes, offices, and in traffic accidents. Firefighters tackle wild fires, forest fires, and brush fires.
In their free time they go to schools to educate our children on fire prevention. They ride in parades and show off their equipment. They open their doors to provide basic medical training to the public. They rescue pets, children, and the elderly from danger.
Imagine a Firefighter’s Training Regimen
Imagine what type of training a firefighter must go through. He must learn to always preserve his own life, while sacrificing it for others. He must maintain a buddy system. She must be prepared for roofs to cave in, stairways to give way, and windows to blow out.
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Post CommentDarla Smith
On November 23, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Wonderful article! Thanks for sharing it. I’ll be sure to give a thank you gram to our local fire fighters.
nobert soloria bermosa
On November 23, 2008 at 3:51 pm
nice tribute for all these modern heroes,I salute all of you
PR Mace
On November 23, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Thank you for a great article and wonderful tribute. I am a nurse and I took care of a fireman who was visiting New York on 9/11. He went to the site and helped. He didn’t have to do that. I myself thanked him that day. By the way he did not tell me this story, his family did. He did not want the praise.
Ruby Hawk
On November 23, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Our firefighters lay their lives on the line every day, and many lose their lives working to keep us safe. I for one do thank them every day. They are all heros. Best wishes, Ruby
goodselfme
On November 23, 2008 at 9:34 pm
Champions is right! My daddy was a fire fighter.Good tribute here!
joystick7
On November 24, 2008 at 12:09 am
I go with nobert soloria bermosa.
Debra.
On November 24, 2008 at 1:29 am
Every single job they take they risk their lives. What a most deserved tribute. They deserve our utmost respect and support.God bless you, Brian. I totally support your effort to praise our finest. Thank God for them and you for bringing them to the spotlight! Wonderful write!
Melody SJAL
On November 24, 2008 at 5:25 am
This is a very wonderful tribute to firefighters. They do make a lot of sacrifices. Great article, Brian.
Karelee
On November 24, 2008 at 4:33 pm
My husband comes from 3 generations of retired firefighters.. his parents had 4 boys and not a one became a firefighter. Yes they do lay their lives on the line for us and need to recognized and thanked. Thanx so much for the reminder.
Karelee
Brian Daniel Stankich
On November 26, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Thankful for all of the comments and hoping this article brings some tribute to firefighters.
PR, that is a neat story that proves the point that firefighters in general are selfless.
Goodselfme, that is cool that your father was a firefighter!
Karelee, wow, what an interesting heritage!!
Happy Thanksgiving to the Americans,
Brian
Blue Buttefly
On November 26, 2008 at 4:44 pm
I am sure firefighters love you for this
.Great article!
Chris Stonecipher
On November 26, 2008 at 5:53 pm
My brother in Michigan has plenty of friends in Firefighting and law in force. I will forward this wonderful tribute to him. Thanks again for this wonderful tribute to our heros!I will stumble this article to share with everyone.
Chris
BC Doan
On December 1, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Beautiful tribute to firefighters everywhere! I especially like the “Thank you gram time” section, with many helpful tips@
Brian Daniel Stankich
On December 2, 2008 at 8:34 am
I am thankful for you reading this tribute and that you are catching the spirit. Pass it on. And pass it on not just to firefighters, but to your neighbors, the cashiers, the garbage men, your husband or wife, your kids. Show love and appreciation to those around you. We all need a little encouragement these days. Brian
kevin mcmasters
On December 17, 2008 at 12:23 pm
As a firefighter I thank you. One thing you might point out, firefighters put cash back into every property owners pocket. Didn’t know that ? Call your insurance agent and ask what your insurance premium (payment)would be if there was NO fire department or if your fire department rating was not as low as it it (fire departments are rated from 10 to 1 with 10 being no department) yes we have a cost, but our efforts return to our citizens in life saftey and saved dollars both. Firefighters are such great people that anything I say about my brothers and sisters sounds liek a brag. Let me say !!! THANK YOU !!! for thinking of the men and women of the fire service!!!
nutuba
On January 10, 2009 at 12:00 am
Thanks for posting this for all the brave men and women out there who serve as Firefighters. They are indeed heroes.
Judy Sheldon
On March 7, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Fire fighters are often paramedics also. I worked with two gentlemen, one a retired fire chief and one a volunteer fire fighter, and they both were trained as paramedics. They had some amazing stories to recount.
Thanks for your tribute to our modern heroes. Their bravery is not rewarded enough. I’m sure God has a special place for them in heaven.