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My father was fireman.
He drove a big red truck.
And when he'd go to work each day
he'd say, "Mother wish me luck."

Then Dad would not come home again
'til sometime the next day.
But what bothered me the most
was the things some folks would say;

"A fireman's life is easy,
He eats and sleeps and plays.
And sometimes he won’t fight a fire
for days and days."

When I first heard these words
I was too young to understand.
But I knew when people had trouble
Dad was there to lend a hand.

Then my father went to work one day
and kissed us all goodbye.
But little did we realizes
that night we all would cry.

My father lost his life that night
when the floor gave way below.
I'd wondered why he'd risk his life
for someone he did not know.

But now I truly realize
the greatest gift a man can give
is to lay his life upon the line
so that someone else might live.

So as we go from day to day
and we pray to God above
say a prayer for your local fireman.
He may save the one's you love.

Author: Jim Martinez
Boise Fire, Retired

Brotherhood of Fire

* Special shout out to all the sisters in the fire service... I never forget about you. Thanks for making the BrotHERhood Strong. ... See MoreSee Less

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Yes Priscilla Watt I remember you’re Father back in the mid 70s

Botsford Fire Rescue

3 days ago

Early wake up for us this morning. Fortunately no one was injured... ... See MoreSee Less

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Nice job guys! Thanks for rolling out with us!

Glad there were no injuries.

Botsford Fire Rescue

3 weeks ago

Good evening, this is First Selectman Dan Rosenthal.

Things continue to move quickly in our nation and state’s response to coronavirus.

This afternoon the Governor followed earlier moves by California and New York in ordering that non-essential businesses close and people stay home (Stay Safe and Stay Home) for a period of 30 days beginning at 8p this Monday, March 23rd.

While this move is dramatic and perhaps frightening to many of you, it is really meant to continue to force the social distancing that is critical to mitigate the spread of this illness.

The Governor’s order will allow for medical facilities, pharmacies, grocery stores, gas stations, convenience stores, liquor stores and restaurants (take out only) among others to remain open and serve the public. More guidance on what businesses are deemed essential will be released through the weekend and can be found at portal.ct.gov/coronavirus along with other important information.

Our local grocery stores are working hard to keep their shelves stocked and will remain open. As such, please resist the temptation to hoard.

From a municipal government perspective, the Governor’s order will have an impact on the day to day services provided by our town departments and staff. We are in the process of sorting through what services will remain, but rest assured public safety, public works, health and human services will be deemed essential and continue serving our residents.

As I mentioned last time, please look out for your neighbors and if folks are in need of public assistance please direct them to our Human Services Department. Also, please remember to support our local restaurants and merchants however you can.

We are fortunate to have great weather so please take advantage of all the open spaces Newtown has to offer but not in groups.

Finally, in a word of caution, please do not assume that because we do not have a diagnosed case of coronavirus in town that it is not already here.

You know you live in a great town when, despite what I am certain are intensely difficult times for all of you, I get more phone calls and emails offering support and assistance to our friends and neighbors than anything else. For that, I am humbled and grateful.

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