As we approach the Holiday Season, we in the emergency services are often reminded that we see more accidents and tragedies. Sometimes we ask ourselves why? Is it because we get caught up in a frenzied way, not taking the time to do all that we have to do? We need to take time, plan what we are going to do and do what we can today. Tomorrow will come and we can plan for another day. During the day, we need to give thanks for all that we have; for our many friends, members of our squad and enjoy them while we can. Think about the many families that are not in as good a situation as you, and do what you can to help.
Join the Benevolent Brotherhood.
Over the past 27 years, I have had the opportunity to deliver nine Brotherhood checks to widows in our squad. One widow told me later that this money was all she had to feed herself and her kids because their bank accounts were frozen. One of the first things our squad did when we were organized in 1971 was to join the Association and the Brotherhood. During those 27 years, all of our volunteers and employees have been members of both.
During the past 32 years, the Association has paid out two million dollars in Brotherhood payments to beneficiaries of our members.
If you are not a member, please join now. Don't be left out.
As our holiday season approaches, I urge all of you to drive and party sensibly.
Happy Holidays!
| NUM | NAME | SQUAD | DOD | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #570 | James Be. Ellis, Jr. | Wilson County Rescue | 06/10/98 | 58 |
| #571 | Lawrence R. Smith | Individual Member - Smithfield Rescue | 06/19/98 | 88 |
| #572 | Charles E. Hammond | Individual Member - Richmond-Rockingham | 07/30/98 | 64 |
| #573 | Miles N. Hewett | Shallotte Rescue Squad | 08/22/98 | 76 |
| #574 | Dennis A. McDaniel | Grover Rescue Squad | 08/15/98 | 74 |
| #575 | Clarence H. Matthews | Vance County Rescue Squad | 09/21/98 | 66 |
| #576 | Wilbert A. Jackson | Goldsboro Rescue and EMS | 10/03/98 | 74 |
| #577 | Harley E. Hampton | Transylvania Rescue | 10/21/98 | 70 |
| #578 | Ruth J. Davis | Individual Member - Micro Rescue | 10/25/98 | 74 |
| #579 | Robby D. Blizzard | Goldsboro Rescue & EMS | 11/06/98 | 24 |
| #580 | John S. Brawley | Shepherds Fire & Rescue | 11/09/98 | 80 |
| #581 | Alvin G. Ellington, Jr. | Individual Member - Vance County Rescue | 11/09/98 | 66 |
| #582 | Joseph J. Skinner | Lewiston Rescue | 11/13/98 | 69 |
| #583 | Mary F. Moss | Rutherford County Rescue | 11/16/98 | 45 |
1994 AMBULANCE Diesel, fully functional. Mileage 37,700. In excellent condition. $18,000. Can be seen and drove in Zebulon, NC. Questions, please call 919/269-7007.
1992 AMBULANCE Ford E-350XL, Type III, 7.3 Diesel, 72,000 miles. Contact Pasquotank-Camden EMS, Director Dean Schaan, 252/335-1524.
January 8-10, 1999, Orange High School, Hillsborough, N.C. Cosponsored by Durham Technical Community College, Orange County Emergency Management, Orange County Chief's Association and Orange County Firefighters' Association. Courses offered: Personal Protective Equipment (NFPA 1001 Firefighter I Certification, Managing Bus Incidents, NFA-Arson Detection for the First Responder, Advanced Investigative Techniques, Record Keeping for Fire/Rescue, Over the Road Chemical Emergencies, Burn Victim Management, High Level/High Angle Rescue, Aeromedicine Today, Rapid Intervention Teams, Understanding DOI and ISO Rating Schedule Requirements, Emergency Vehicle Driver Operator Certification, Fire Suppression, Special Hazards for Emergency Responders, Downed Aircraft Fire/Rescue Procedures, Confined Space and Wildland Fire Suppression-NIIMS. For more information contact: Orange County Fire Marshal's Office-919/968-2050, Durham Tech-919/686-3500 or Kathy Valone-919/686-3653.
January 30 - 31, 1999 Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst, N.C. Possible classes include, Firefighting Skills, Pump Skills, Officer Skills, Hazardous Materials Skills, EMS Skills, Rescue Skills, and many other courses available. For more information please contact Jayne Heisig at 910/695-3774, fax 910/692-6998, E-Mail - heisigj@email.sandhills.cc.nc.us
February 5-6-7, 1999 Roberson Community College. For further information contact: Johnny Baker - 910/738-7128.
April 23-25, 1999. Ramada Inn, Nags Head Beach, N.C. Seminar is sponsored by The Division of Research & The Division of EMS, Dept. of Emergency Medicine School of Medicine East Carolina University. For further information, please call 252/816-2159.
| January 9, 10 | Marion, N.C. |
| April 24, 25 | Havelock, N.C. |
| July 24, 25 | Fayetteville, N.C. |
| September 16-17-18 | Winston-Salem, N.C. |