When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. – Edward F. Croker

All men are created equal, then a few become firemen. – Author Unknown

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. – Bible, John 15:13

If Prometheus was worthy of the wrath of heaven for kindling the first fire upon earth, how ought all the gods honor the men who make it their professional business to put it out? – John Godfrey Saxe