my decision to be a volunteer firefighter.

It was two years ago. Matthew and I have been dating about a year. I was always down at his firehouse in Yoe with him. I thought it was really dangerous at first and didnt want him to do it but then I came to realize what these men are doing is so selfless and something i really wanted to give a shot. i told the chief i wanted tio be able to do the same things any man in that station could. soon enough i got handed gear and told i had to eventually take classes at the fire school, (which is actually through HACC!) it was about a year until i really got serious. in jan 2011 is when i started my essentials. all through April i have taken up to my exterior, which means, i can do anything outside a building just cannot go in, YET. i have taken a vehicle rescue course and can do anything on an accident scene. i realized firefighters, are the ones who you call when you need help. we are the ones who take time out of our lives, alot of time, to help others. i may sound like i'm bragging, but yes i think i am doing one of the most selfless things, being a firefighter. i love doing it and even though i cried more than ever and it took all the tears and sweat and blood i had to do those classes, i did it. and am still trying to do this. it means everything in the world to me and especially the men and women on 9/11 who gave their LIVES not just their strength, but theuir lives. that means so much to me. which is also why this year i wioll be attending the 9/11 ten year anniversary at ground zero.