Campaign: Firefighter Letters
Over 1.5 million fires where started this year. Some very newsworthy, including the South Idaho, California, New Mexico and Nevada wildfires. And with the rainy season beginning mudslides will begin to occur in some of the fire areas as the terrain as been altered. Our firefighters will again support and rescue people and their animals.
Write a note of gratitude to an anonymous firefighter and their family. We will take your posted note and hand-write it out on a “You Matter to Me” postcard and send it to the fire stations most impacted by this year’s fires.
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I would like to thank all firefighters for all they have done for this country.
Hello
I am guilty of taking for granted that the fire fighters and fire department will be there when I need them and that nothing is required of me for that privilege.
I want you to know that I am very grateful that you are there and that you so freely give your services when we, the community, needs them. Thank you for being there for my family and for me.
When an emergency arises you are the first persons we want around us…then family and friends. That you for being the first responders and making sure we have the best emergency services on planet earth.
You are the best and I appreciate YOU.
Thank you,
Nelda
Hello,
I would just like to thank all the firefighters that saved people that I care about, and to keep saving lives.
Thanks!
A firefighter needs to meet many requirements, and we all know that these are very difficult to meet. A firefighter has to put their lives on their line to save other people, which is something I know I am not willing to do. I can’t fatham the braveness that firfighters have.
Thank You.
Firefighters have one of the toughest jobs in the world, and unless you’ve been through a fire, you don’t always think too much about what we’d do without them. I’ve been one of those fortunate ones, but I want to take the time today to say thanks for being willing to put your life on the line for other people. You guys are real heroes.
Stay safe,
Emma
You rush in when everyone else wants out. You tear down walls to get to people in harm’s way when many spend most of their lives building walls between themselves and others and only hurt themselves. You understand how important it is to get that fire out as soon as possible, and hopefully preserve what few mementos of family heritage and precious pictures– what really matters in life. Your sacrifice, your willingness to go into the unknown because of the person on the other side is heroic. Thank you for your service and example.
-E
fire fighters are the people to look up to. they are great and risks their lives to save others. they are amazing and a the best heros. all i have to say is thank you for being there.<3
-kk
All I have to say is that I admire you because you help people you don’t know and you risk your life everyday.
Firefighters do many great things and i appreciate every minute that they spend saving lifes. I have a lot of respect for those guys. They are heros to us. God bless them, thank you for everything you do.
May God always keep you safe.
I went to school at UCSB and still have many friends there, as well as my younger brother. I just want to say that we all appreciate everything you do to keep us safe, whether its fighting wildfires in Montecito or accompanying paramedics to rescue calls in Isla Vista. You have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, and it takes true strength of character to put your life on the line for the safety of others.
Thank you for everything you do.
Growing up in California, wildfire season has always been a part of my life. As a kid, I’d watch in awe as firefighters rushed toward forest fires and building infernos without hesitation. I thought they were super heroes that had no fear. As an adult, my opinion hasn’t changed. Thank you for your bravery, selflessness and honor.
Sincerely,
Melinda
Without question you answer the call and save lives day in and day out. Not asking for anything in return. Thank you so much for being someone others can count on.
Thank you, for risking your lives to save those of others — and for being an amazing example of the kind of people we all should be. Your courage and sacrifice (and the countless hours of boredom in between!) are sincerely appreciated.
Local firefighters came to my home 9 years ago this month when I called 911.
I’ll never forget the speed in which they got to my home, how they attended to my children who were a little freaked out and worried, and how they saw to my injuries. They are heros that made a difference in our lives & those of others everyday! Thank you for your dedication, courage, hours of training, compassion, personal sacrifices.
You truely made a difference in our lives
Just a note of sincere thanks from a former Paramedic and the daughter of a firefighter. Thank you to you and your families for being willing to risk it all to protect the community that you serve and the people within it.
thank you fire fighters for every thing you do for the people!!! alof you are awsome
Thanks for all you do. Your sacrifices are priceless. Your lives matter.
How can we even begin to show our thanks for the sacrifices you make to serve as a firefighter? You are local heroes that go unnoticed too often. Thank you from the bottom of our heart for the bravery and hard work you put forth every day! And, we pray for your safety, strength and wisdom continually. God Bless You!
I would like to thank you for your courage, for your persistence, and mostly for you heart. You are amazing because every day you put your life second to someone else’s and that is something to applauded. I wish you many blessings.
One time a few years ago my house was on fire. We had to live in a Inn for a week or so and in a temporary apartment. I want to thank you for being there for my family and also for other people’s families. You really do make a difference in our lives. Thank you.
Lilya
My cousin’s house almost burned to the ground a few years ago. With out the help of you wonderful men and women they would have had to rebuild their lives somewhere else. Thankfully only part of the house was damaged due to the quick response. My cousin was also asleep on the couch and if he had not heard fire truck on its way, he may have died in the house. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Thank you for all you do to keep us all safe. Remember on the days that you don’t feel respected and appreciated as much as you should there are people out there who care very much! God Bless you all for all you do!
Thank you and be safe, be very safe.
You are so awesome for your sacrifice in the face of danger. We appreciate all you do. Keep up the good work. God bless you. Jennie
I have family and friends that are firemen. A few of my friends volunteer. All of you are a great asset to the communities that you serve. Thanks for your bravery and risks to help keep everyone safe.
I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the great work that you do every single day. I’m speaking for many more people than just myself when I say you’re a true hero and a great inspiration. Getting to know that we have people like you in this world that will put their life in danger to make sure other people are safe makes every day that much better. I’ll be thinking about you!
Thank you again,
Megan Vavrina
My brother, Rob, is a firefighter and prayers for his safety are part of my daily meditations. I extend those prayers to all of you true heroes. I admire your courage, ability and selflessness, brave deeds and noble qualities. God bless you as you do your work…and God bless your family and loved ones who must go through anguish every time they hear an alarm or siren.
You have been chosen by God for the above mentioned attributes.
Stay safe and know you are appreciated more than words can express.
True heroes are people who day in and day out go and resue people who they most of the time do not even know without hesitation. this is something your kids or parents can be proud to say my dad or son is a firefighter. If I were in need of rescuing I know I can trust a firefighter to do everything in his power to try to save me. God bless you and your family with health,happiness, and a true sense of pride and joy knowing that people live to see another day becuase they were rescued by you Thank you from the bottom of my heart may God bless you as much as he has blessed me.
What you do is nothing short of heroic. Thank you for your true acts of generousity, courage, and compassion. You are in inspiration to many through the people that you touch, the lives that you save, and the honorable life that you live. You are in my thoughts and prayers always. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do…You are a True Hero. May God Bless You.
Opal
As a student living in the area of California that is always ravaged with wildfires, I want to send a shoutout of thanks to the firefighters that have always been my superheroes. You guys are amazing! You face what a lot of people fear without a thought for yourselves. California firefighters saved my college campus from being burned to the ground! Not only that, but you guys (and gals) are on the scenes of accidents, helping people trapped in vehicles and putting out vehicle fires. Thank-you SO much for what you do. Praying for you guys always!
Hello, My name is Amanda Steele. I want to tell all you firefighters out there thank you for your work. I know that it is the easiest in life. but you all risk your lives everyday to save someone. The fire department in my area has helped me so much. I delivered my daughter and they were there, If no one would have been there i would have had to burry my daughter.. Thnak you to Dewayne and Lake. O owe you my life. It was amazing. Then you all turn around six months later and put out a house fire the very house my daughter was born in. Thank you to all of you who helped.
Hi Firefighter,
I think you are an amazing person. You work so hard everyday just to save others. You are one of the most selfless people in the world. How can we ever thank you enough for doing a job that most of us do not have the guts for, or at least, a job that I do not have the guts for. Each day you come to work you come focused and ready. How many of us can say that of ourselves? Not many, I’ll tell you that. Bottom line: I am really proud that there are such amazing people in our world!
Thank you a ton,
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Hello,
I would like to thank you all firefighters for your heroic service. I live in an area where there are a lot of fires, and you all work so hard to put them out. I appreciate all your hard work risking your lives to save others. Thank you again.
Dear Firefighter,
First and foremost I would like to THANK YOU for what you do every single day. I am guilty of taking you for granted. I, like most people am also guilty of the next two things. My first thought is “oh, that will never happen to me” and my second is “well, if it were to happen then there is someone (like you) to fix it.”
I could not begin to imagine what it feels like every single day to leave your family at home and run into a house that is burning down to save a family like mine. You matter-and you make such a traumatic difference each and every single day.
Thank You for risking your life to save lives like mine, and my children.
I would like to take the time to thank you for what you do everyday. I must admitt that I am guilty of taking you for granted. Thank you for leaving your family everyday so that you can run into burning down homes to save families such as mine. You make a huge difference every single day…..THANK YOU!