IF YOU CAN'T RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS, STAY OFF THE TRUCK!

A Tribute To Our Fallen Brothers
Firefighter's Prayer

When I am called to duty, God, wherever flames may rage, give me strength to save some life, whatever be its age. Help me to embrace a little child before it is too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout, and quickly and efficiently to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me, to guard my every neighbor and protect his property.
And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life, please bless with your protecting hand my children and my wife.

Lt. Thomas E. Spencer
Joseph T. McGuirk
James F. Lyons
Timothy P. Jackson
Paul A. Brotherton
Jeremiah M. Lucey

Go with God
Fire Safety & Prevention Tips
Following are some very simple precautions you can take to prevent fires, and tips to help you survive if you do have one. They may seem simple enough, but still thousands of people die in fires each year. please don't become a statistic.
) Search for fire hazards and correct them.
) Have WORKING smoke detectors on every floor of your home. Test them every month and replace the batteries once a year.
) Have a fire escape plan and practice it often.
) Have a prearranged meeting place outside the home, i.e. a tree in the front yard.
) Know the emergency phone numbers in your area if you do not have 911.
)Give the dispatcher all pertinent information such as your address and let them know if everyone is out of the house.
) If ther is smoke present, stay low and crawl to the nearest exit.
) Do not go back into a burning building for any reason!
Medical Tips -- Stroke
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. In the past few years, treatment for stroke has become more advanced and can be treated effectively if a person with signs and symptoms seeks help immediately.
Signs & Symptoms

) Paralysis
) Numbness, especially on one side of the body
) Slurred speech or incorrect words
) Blurred vision
) Altered mental status


Ther are many risk factors for stroke. the more you have, the more likely you are to have one.

Risk factors that cannot be controlled:
) Age. The older you are, the greater your chances for a stroke
) Race. African/Americans Have a greater risk
) Heredity.
) Prior stroke history.

Risk factors that can be controlled:
) Weight
) Heart disease
) Diabetes
) TIA's (mini strokes, a serious warning sign)
) Anemia
) Blood pressure
) Cigarette smoking
These factors can be controlled by a healthy diet and taking the proper medication as prescribed by your physician.

If you or someone you know is having a stroke, calm the victim down and call 911 immediately. Remember, time is very important in the treatment of stroke.
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