Fireman Matt!

For the longest time Matt has wanted to join the volunteer fire department here in Washington. I didn't think it was such a good idea...I didn't really have a good reason, I just didn't want him to do it! Nice huh?! So for his birthday last year I got him an application to become a fire fighter! It's been a long process, but finally he finished and graduated from the classes he had to take!

From March 1, 2012

The guest speaker for the night was Rick Lasky, a fire chief from Texas. He's a well known fireman around the U.S. and in fact, before we left for the graduation ceremony I surprised Matt with Chief Lasky's book...and I didn't even know he was going to be the speaker. Sometimes...I'm that good!!!!

From March 1, 2012

I'm really proud of Matt. While he's been taking his classes he's also been reporting to help on fire calls. I've be so impressed with the professionalism and honor to duty that our fireman have. We've been to a few events and every time I'm impressed with what a wonderful organization we belong to now. I'm finding out that it's not such a bad thing to let him serve our community!