“True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.” – Arthur Ashe

LODD:

• In 2002, a volunteer firefighter died when he entered a molasses vat to attempt to rescue a downed co-worker, who also died.

Major Incidents:

• In 1953, a natural gas explosion under West 117th St. in Cleveland, OH killed one and injured 67 during rush hour

Training:

• Confined Space Tips
• Firefighter Survival Drills
• 6 Minutes for Safety

History:

• In 1813, Captain Hazard Perry defeats a British Naval Squadron in the battle of Lake Erie and sends the message “We have met the enemy, and they are ours”