From the time I was old enough to know what was happening on Christmas morning, my life has revolved around the fire service.



On Christmas morning 1971 I was 4 years old. Since most Christmas memories center around what we received that year, mine isnt like most peoples childhood memories.



Well...not including many on this board anyway. But I digress.



Christmas morning was exciting with the huge tree (maybe 5' with the star on top!) in our small mobile home that… Continue