A Commonly Asked Question

Whenever people outside of the emergency services hear that I am a firefighter they often have the same reaction, almost every time they are shocked by the fat that we are all volunteers.  In fact a vast majority of the fire departments in the United States of America are all or at least partially volunteer.  Which yes, that means we don't make any money.  Its always interesting to explain that we do in fact run into burning buildings for fun with practically no personal gain. It sounds crazy when I think about it however its true.

I have a question for people though, "What if we didn't volunteer?" Someone has to do it.  When someone calls 9-1-1 they expect help to come, they expect an ambulance with a medical professional to help them, a squad car with an honest police officer to come make things right or a fire truck full of firefighters to rescue them or put the fire out. When the fire department is called upon we all set down our dinners, leave our families or maybe even get out of bed.  We set aside our lives, rush over to the fire house put on our gear and get on the truck.  After we have done what we are called to do we return to our homes, to our lives again; perhaps not for long but until we are called again.

The fire service is full of history, tradition and heritage.  Over the years the service has developed into what it is today through the hard work and the lives of many brave men and women before us.   It is an honor to carry on these traditions and take my part in writing history through serving the community.  Next time you see a firefighter, pass a fire house or are passed by one of our trucks remember, we aren't seeing a dime for our work.  We are out to help those in need.

Cold Water Challenge 2014

As the Cold Water Challenge makes it's rounds I'm sure many of you have been nominated or maybe you will be latter on.

The managers of this blog however, where nominated. 

So, in respect to that we choose to use a fire hydrant and a 3 inch smooth bore nozzle and to do it just as a giant rain storm was coming. 

Kurt Lesh Cold Water Challenge 2014

Evan Lesh Cold Water Challenge 2014

Rick Lesh Cold Water Challenge 2014