Had to work last night. The Monroeville Fire Department was dispatched to my own neighborhood for a elderly gentlemen who had wandered away from home. Temperatures were in the the single digits, as is most of the east coast right now.

Fire and EMS personnel from the 5 local departments, plus some mutual aid units (not sure who all was called in), searched the neighborhoods and woods for nearly 3 1/2 hours. I have to admit that, given the temps, I did not think an elderly person had a very good chance of surviving.

Much to our delight, the gentlemen was found not far from home, about 3 hours later (shortly after sunrise).

I monitor the boards of companies and units across the nation. For a change I get to tell the local folks.......well done.

And yes, this time......

Everybody (does) Go Home