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Very often, I am asked why volunteer firefighters do what they do, or what’s mission of the fire company.  As a matter of fact, that word has been used quite often lately when others have talked about the FWFC.   The fire company’s official mission statement is on our home page, and it’s very good.  I feel that it’s even a little more simple than that though.  It is our mission as a fire company to stand in harm’s way.  We protect the people in and around Upper Dublin from fire, and natural and manmade emergencies.  We rescue trapped people, search for the missing, and even occasionally will get a cat out of a tree.  We risk our safety and lives so that others can be safe.

Accomplishing the mission takes three things: Funding, equipment, and people.  Some will tell you that the funding is the most important part of the three elements.  They’re wrong.  It’s not the equipment either.  It’s the people.  Even if unlimited funds existed, and the newest and best equipment were available, it would all mean nothing without the dedication, bravery, and devotion of the people who were trained and willing to use it.  The mission can be accomplished without high levels of funding or large amounts of equipment.  It wouldn’t be easy at all, but it could be done.  The mission cannot be accomplished without the people.  Volunteers, especially volunteer firefighters, always find a way to get things done when funds are low or equipment is scarce.    

The people, the volunteers of the FWFC, are the most important thing.  Even though they are often criticized or under appreciated by those who don’t truly understand what we do, they stand ready twenty four hours a day, every day, to help those in need while putting themselves at risk.  The volunteers ask for nothing, and receive very little for what they do.  The do it out of concern for their community, and love for their family and friends.  The occasional “Thank you” makes it all the risk and sacrifice worth it.

I would like to thank the members of our community for their continued support, both financially and morally.  As always, if you would like to help your community, we would be honored to have you as a member of the best fire company in Montgomery County.  Feel free to call or stop by.  We’ll be happy to show you what we do.