According to their website, "The Greensboro Fire Department operates 33 fire companies from 23 fire stations strategically located throughout the City of Greensboro." Firemen are an important and much-needed part of any community. They not only cover fires, rescues, and hazardous material incidents, they are first responders for all medical emergencies. In their non-emergency work times, firemen make every effort to interact with the community. Above, they have a ladder truck and water to share in the Fun Fourth festivities on Elm Street.
Fire departments have been affected by the economic downturn and are spread thin. Many districts are depending more and more on volunteers. Next time you see a fire fighter, thank him/her. Our city wouldn't be the same without them. For August 1st, the City Daily Photo theme around the world is "Postcard Worthy." Since the whole world could be clicking through today, we wanted to share a scene of people out having fun in our community and a photo with the word "Greensboro" on it.
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We dedicate today's post to our blogging buddy, Abe Lincoln, over at Brookville (OH) Daily Photo whose testimonial will remind you why you should never smoke and will reaffirm what we have said above about responders to medical emergencies!
Wasn't it somethingelse on Elm Street?? Although this may seem tame in comparison, I think it helps me sleep soundly at night knowing those folk are on duty. Thanks for the postcard.
Posted by: Julie | Monday, August 01, 2011 at 02:55 AM
I am sure your rescue unit is as important as ours. I have been rescued by it many times. Thanks for the link. I hope people can see it and learn more about smoking.
Posted by: Abraham Lincoln | Monday, August 01, 2011 at 07:26 AM
Were they giving rides 'up'? Interesting take on the theme.
Posted by: Birdman | Monday, August 01, 2011 at 08:41 AM
What strikes me immediately about the photo is the colour. Everyone wearing such happy colours.
Posted by: Jilly | Monday, August 01, 2011 at 09:15 AM
it seems all our firefighters in this area are all volunteer...my husband was a volunteer firefighter back when he was in the marine corps, in fact, many marines were volunteer firefighters where we were stationed (29 palms, ca)
Posted by: Tanya | Monday, August 01, 2011 at 09:56 AM
Yes, Julie-- There was a movie, "Nightmare on Elm Street." (Not Greensboro's Elm Street)!
Yes Jilly, to Europeans, America is the land of the "happy colours."
No rides "up" Birdman. Great idea though. Even better on a bungee cord.
And to Abraham Lincoln (yes.... he is related to the 16th president of the US): Thank you for "going public" and making the most of your personal situation. In my family, there have been many smokers. In the 40's-70's it was almost easier to smoke than to not. Perhaps I do not smoke because so many others in my family did.
Posted by: Janis | Monday, August 01, 2011 at 09:56 AM
A definite crowd pleaser with this one! Love the color and the implied motion and the Greensboro banner.
Thank you so much for your comment on Greetings from Palos Verdes. It made my day. Also, thank you for steering me to Abe's blog. I haven't been there for a while.
Posted by: tash | Monday, August 01, 2011 at 03:36 PM
The kids always love the fire trucks! Nice that this one is helping everyone keep cool. Our fire and rescue is staffed by both paid and volunteer firemen and EMT's.
Posted by: Lew | Monday, August 01, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Nice to see a fire truck in a happy situation.
I envy your modern equipment and the high number of stations. Something we need and fast.
Posted by: Dina | Tuesday, August 02, 2011 at 06:12 AM