Been trying to decide how to express what I’m feeling.
The picture below may be best but I will try with a few words.
The dedication and professionalism of the members of the East Kingston Fire Department is second to none!
This year our calls for service are up nearly 40%.
In 24 hours, Dec 23rd – Dec 24th EKFD respond to 21 calls for service. These included mutual aid structure fires, in town CO calls and medical emergencies. Then the weather event kicked in. At one point we walked in (about 1/2 mile) gasoline for for a generator to assist a family with medical issues.
When it was time to assist Santa on his route though our town, none of the members was going to let that fail. They told me children of ages love and need this. This was going to happen no matter what else was happening. We even had emergency calls during the parade. They handle it without missing a beat.
As the Chief, I couldn’t more proud or honored than to work with such dedicated professionals.
I would like to thank them all and thank the residents of East Kingston for there continued support. What we do is only possible because of the resident’s and the members. The Chief just has the title, the members do all the work.