Carbon Hill Fire Department

WHY AM I A FIREMAN ? "I have no ambition in this world but one, and
that is to be a fireman. The position may, in the eyes of some, appear
to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which a fireman has to do
believe it is a noble calling. There is an adage which says that
'nothing can be destroyed except by fire.' We strive to preserve from
destruction the wealth of the world, which is the product of the
industry of men, necessary for the comfort of both the rich and poor.
We are the defenders from the fire, of the art which has beautified
the world, the product of the genius of men and the means of
refinement of mankind. But, above all, our proudest endeavor is to
save lives of men - the work of God Himself. Under the impulse of such
thoughts, the nobility of the occupation thrills us and stimulates us
to deeds of daring, even at the supreme sacrifice. Such considerations
may not strike the average mind, but they are sufficient to fill to the limit our ambition in life and to make us serve the general purpose of human society."


EDWARD F. CROKER,
CHIEF F.D.N.Y.
(killed in the line of duty 1911)