Memorial Day Thoughts

With Memorial Day upon us, the members of NSAB F&ES would like to give thanks to those who serve, who have served, and the families and friends of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

When Engine 750 was first delivered we wanted to do something that was common in the firefighting community, but new to the Department of Defense Fire & Emergency Services. We dedicated our engine company with a plaque to symbolize our service to the men & woman past and present of our armed forces.

The dedication plaque proudly displayed above our pump panel



The quote found at the bottom of the plaque was a difficult and long researched decision. The need to have a quote that suited both the fire service and armed services was vital, yet hard to find when it came down to it. Those who have the joy of serving in both capacities can quote off the top-of-their-heads numerous lines used in each service, but one that brings them together proved tougher to find. This quote, as you can tell, brings these two services together to a "T".

To make the sacrifices required to dedicate yourself to either service requires a deep set of personal beliefs in something more than common-man with valor being paramount among them when the time comes.

So to those who have served in our armed forces, those who continue to serve both at home and abroad, and the friends and family of those who have given their lives in the defense of freedom, know that you are not forgotten as we "Defend Those, Who Defend America".

Our Veterans currently assigned to NSAB F&ES:
District Fire Chief Gray- US Army
Fire Captain Massenberg- US Air Force
Firefighter Arbeene- US Navy
Firefighter Bartenfelder- US Navy
Firefighter Caldwell- US Army
Firefighter Cavey- US Air Force
Firefighter/Paramedic Joslyn- US Marine Corps
Firefighter McFarland- US Navy
Firefighter Medina- Currently on Active Duty, US Marine Corps
Firefighter Nicol- US Air Force
Firefighter Palacios- US Air Force
Firefighter Scott- US Marine Corps
Fire Protection Specialist Hunt- US Marine Corps
Fire Inspector Snoke- US Navy
Fire Inspector Gallant- US Army
Fire Inspector Eassa- US Navy
Fire Inspector Wilhelm- US Air Force