I was sitting around remembering some old times with a friend the other day. As we sat and talked I realized that in 18 years of service that i have lost lots of good friends and co-workers. 19 people that I have trusted my life with over the years had lost their's. Most were under 40 and none were over the age of 50. That is way too young as I am getting closer to that age. We as fire fighters take many risks on a daily basis. I think we need to slow down and think. Is the risk we take…