ref: The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL : The Daily Leader, Pontiac, IL

Fairbury Volunteer Fire Fighter Brian J. Munz was killed fighting a two story residence fire in Forrest, IL., on Tuesday evening, July 22. Munz, age 24, was a 4 year member of the Fairbury Fire Department. He had made entry into the home, when the floor collapsed, trapping him in the involved basement. Investigation is on-going. Our sympathy and prayers to the family, Fairbury and area Fire Departments.

I ran across this DVD offered by the Emergency Chaplain Corps, FDNY Firefighter Frank Pizarro sings a really touching song, with awesome fire scene photos from across the country. Check out their site at : www.USECC.net I'm sure you'll like it as well.

May 22-24 is National Emergency Medical Services Week, a salute to all who fight fires and save lives, and especially to ALL, EMS personnel, FD, Govt or Private Services, Paramedics, EMT's, First Responders, etc. A salute to my fellow brothers and sisters, many times it is not an easy task, but keep up the great work and stay safe!