The hero is commonly the simplest and obscurest of men. – Henry David Thoreau

I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a fireman. The position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the fireman has to do believe that his is a noble calling. Our proudest moment is to save lives. – Edward F. Croker

The very worst fire plan is no plan. The next worse is two plans. – Author Unknown