Sunday May 4th, 2025 is International Firefighters Day. The day of honor was originally proposed by female Australian firefighter, JJ Edmondson in 1999, following the deaths of five firefighters batteling an Australian bushfire in November of 1998. With the escalation and unpredictablity of wildfires, the challenges faced by our firefighters are increasing every year. Please… Read More
What time of year should you be most aware of fire threats in your home? The groundhog is forecasting 6 more weeks of winter. That means six more weeks of fireplaces and wood stoves, space heaters, overworked furnaces and, according to the National Fire Prevention Association, increased fire danger. – Firefighters get help with your… Read More
We Remember. Today is the 2-year anniversary of the death of Granite Mountain Hotshots It’s been two years now, a short time in relation to a lifetime but a long haul for the families, friends and neighbors of 19 brave and selfless firefighters who lost their lives in the Yarnell Hill fire. There has been… Read More
I always feel thankful when I can take the “big check” to a signing. All closings are exciting, happy events but I’m especially excited when I get to say a special Thank You to my client, “Thank You for your service and Thank You for just being you.” I was able to thank two heroes… Read More
Who will you honor today? Firefighting is more of a passion than it is a job, at least for two of my uncles whom I’ve always greatly respected. Today, on International Firefighters Day, it is my honor to recognize Capt. David Frizelle (retired), and Lt. Eugene Diramio (Aug.19, 1935 – Feb.16, 1996), both admirable men… Read More
