Just from my experience and being around stuff for 25 years in the fire service, this is pretty unusual. Just one guy coming in and taking it upon himself, ... He's got this whole thing organized.

Fire departments across the State of Maine provide an essential and irreplaceable service to our communities,

I joined the fire service on July 1, 1946. And I was an active volunteer for 53 years.

We count on the city for fire service, but we've contemplated starting our own fire service in the past. (Universities) have two options: you either work with the city or you start your own fire service.

should remind people of the role the fire service plays. They are the first responders when something happens. We lost 343 firefighters that day. Annually, we generally lose over 100 per year in the line of duty.

Michael Chang has all the fire and passion of a public service announcement, so much so that he makes Pete Sampras appear fascinating.