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To all the hotshots, the smoke jumpers, the hand crews, the tanker pilots, the dozer drivers,
ů.. and the chiefs.
You fight an enemy that lives at 1,400 degrees. With steel shovels and chainsaws for weapons,
you climb mountains just to reach your field of battle, the rock is your pillow and the
heavens your roof; smoke for your breath and a canteen for your drink.
To all the Fire Departments, the Engine and Ladder companies, the fire brigades! When
the bell rings in the middle of the night and you go lights and sirens: bring the hook
and Irons. It's time to go to work!
To those who fight to save our homes, who protect our children while we sleep, and to
those who have died so we can liveů. We respect. We honor. We thank you!