WEST MACON FIRE & RESCUE

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Franklin, NC
Updated Thursday, February 09, 2012 2:15 AM
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                                                              MISSION STATEMENT
" The primary mission of the West Macon Fire Department is to provide a range of programs and training, designed to give you the knowledge you need to help protect the lives and property of the West Macon fire district from the adverse impact of fires, sudden medical emergencies, or dangerous conditions created by man or nature.
                                                            
                                                               
                                                                            
In Memory of Captain Jeffery Bowen, Rescue Company 3, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on 7/28/2011. He went into cardiac arrest after succumbing to intense smoke and heat. Capt. Jeff Bowen, a 13-year veteran of the Asheville Fire Department, was taken to Mission Hospital, where he later died. A four-alarm fire in an Asheville medical building took the life of Captain Bowen and sent several firefighters to the hospital. He was married with 3 kids, keep them in your prayers, along with his brothers and sisters that worked side by side with him at Asheville Fire Department.


 Auxiliary- Our Auxiliary is putting on a Pancake Breakfast on March 3rd, 2012 from 8am-11am. More details to come.
 
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# OF CALLS 230223 246 

 
For Emergencies call 911. We do have a full time employee, Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm.
If interested in a tour of our station call our office and we will set up a day and time for a tour.
If interested in becoming a Volunteer call our office or stop by for an application. Excepting Application from people interested as young as 14 years old.
 
West Macon Fire and Rescue
Phone (828)524-5925
Fax (828)524-1829
564 Charles Nolen Rd
Franklin, NC. 28734
westmacon@yahoo.com
 
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Firemen's Prayer
When I am called to duty, God,
Whenever Flames may rage,
give me strength to save some life
whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is to late,
or save an old person
from the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert
and hear the weakest shout.
to quickly and efficiently
put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and to give the best in me,
to guard my every neighbor
and protect his property.
And if according to my fate ....
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.
"Unkown Author"

An EMT'S Prayer

As I perform my duty Lord
Whatever be the call,
Help to guide and keep me safe
From dangers big and small.

I want to serve and do my best
No matter what the scene,
I pledge to keep my skills refined,
My judgement quick and keen.

This calling to give of my self
Most do not understand,
But I stand ready all the time
To help my fellow man.

To have the chance to help a child
Restore his laugh with glee,
A word of thanks I might not hear,
But knowing is enough for me.

The praise of men is fine for some,
But I feel truly blessed,
That you oh Lord have chosen me
To serve in EMS!

"Author L. Lipps"

 

I'LL SHOW YOU A VOLUNTEER

Show me a person who spends endless hours in training without pay,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person where a cry for help brings split-second dispatch,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who is devastated when lives are lost or maimed,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who is graciously welcomed as a next-door neighbor,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who takes ridicule more than compliments,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person whose car is garaged with the grille facing out,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who sacrifices homelife, TV... even tender moments,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person visibly moved at the strains of our National Anthem,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who may be asked to give more than just dedication,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

Show me a person who is asked to give more... and more... and more,
And, I'll show you a volunteer.

"Uknown Author"