The Heroic Dream

摘要

We occupy, as it has been said many times, a position in society that is unique-unique in many ways but none more critical to understand and appreciate than the uniqueness of the commitment of the firefighter, critical to understand for the firefighter and those who would choose to lead. To paraphrase President Lincoln, firefighters approach each opportunity to serve, "With charity toward all and malice toward none." The defense of our communities and the protection of our citizens are a great and honorable calling. In our commitment to the mission, we accept the risks and the rewards alike. Our commitment is what emboldens a firefighter to be able to enter into a deadly environment to save the life of another.