You really need to see this: PA’s fire commissioner reads a letter.

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Susie Nicol at Firehouse.com has written an article that I hope is read throughout the fire service. It describes Pennsylania Fire Commissioner Ed Mann reading a letter to members of the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association that he received from the wife of a man seriously injured after his van was struck by a volunteer firefighter in his POV responding to the fire station. That young volunteer firefighter died in the July 22nd wreck. You can read more about the incident here.

Here’s an excerpt from the article, but I encourage you to read it in its entirety:

The woman detailed the crash, and disputed media reports that her husband was in good condition. She said her husband was seriously injured by “your hero firefighter” who drove recklessly without respect to others on the road.

Her husband suffered a fractured leg and a broken ankle among other injuries including cuts and bruises all over his body. He has undergone numerous surgeries including one lasting seven-and-a-half hours to repair multiple crushed bones.

“Is this the type of behavior you wish to encourage,” she wrote, adding that it wasn’t the 20-year-old’s first crash while responding to call.

It is clear Ed Mann read this letter in an open meeting because he wanted it to be discussed by firefighters. After posting it on Facebook earlier today, as expected, I heard from some who are upset with the woman’s letter. But so far, the large majority see the letter in a very different way. In my view, no matter what your conclusion, the issue is an extremely important one for anyone involved in responding to emergencies. Take a moment to read Susie’s article.

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