Friends,
Last evening, your Volunteer Fire Department did an outstanding job in our village.
About mid-afternoon, they received an emergency telephone call concerning a home that was on fire. In a matter of minutes, these Volunteer Firemen were moving into the heart of Mill Creek. What happened next is a golden testimony to the ability and training of the Salado Fire Department.
A fire that started in the kitchen was about to engulf the remainder of the home and spread to two other homes in the unit. Our Fire Department immediately contained the fire without it spreading into other parts of the home. In addition, they moved so quickly and professionally, that the other two units were not damaged by the actual fire, however, they did receive some smoke damage.
The families were safe and immediate care given. Friends, churches, and the Red Cross did what neighbors do best; they took care of each other.
Our Constable, Rolly Correa, was on the scene, too, working with the Fire and Police Departments. His care for the neighborhood was evident as he made sure all were safe. In a telephone call last evening, Rolly said, "The fire department did an outstanding job containing this fire. It could have been much worst than it was. Their training and bravery are to be commended. You have a great fire and police department."
Talking to Shane Barrier, Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department, and listening to his care and concern for the residents of the damaged home was a lesson for all Fire Departments to hear. How fortunate we are to have a well-trained fire department that is multi-dementional in taking care of others.
Just think -- what would the village do without do without a Fire Department, a Police Department, and a Constable doing their job -- in doing an outstanding job in taking care of us?
Please say thank you when you see one of them. Never let their jobs be considered "thankless."
A thousand times over, "Thank you and well done from your Village."
Most Respectfully, Skip
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