Thursday, January 15, 2009

Powell volunteer firemen take strong-arm approach

Don’t get me wrong - I have no wish to make light of the situation that involved a serious car accident. But I was mighty impressed with Powell Volunteer Fire Department muscle recently.

This week, a gal from Cody rolled her Ford Explorer over a guardrail after sliding in slush. It was a bad wreck.

Fortunately, the driver was released from the hospital the same day.

Her car was wheels-up - like a turtle with a smashed shell kicking the sky. Rather than employing jacks or winch trucks to right the very-wronged rig, the boys simply flipped it over by hand.
Powell volunteer firefighters work to right a wrecked car
Sorry the photo is not more dramatic, but the operator was slow with the shutter. I ain’t no ace photographer, but I try.

The firefighters are an awesome bunch, responding to scenes of devastation and often saving the day.

I would encourage joining the fire department, but make sure you have a strong stomach and are cool under pressure. It is no job for namby-pambies. Often, their job is downright grim - not to mention stressful - at highway accidents.

If fighting fires or lending a hand at grisly car wrecks is not your cup of tea, try volunteering with civic groups or other meaningful community organizations.

Volunteering can be a pain in the posterior. It is often time-consuming and you don’t get paid a darned thing. The unparalleled bonus, however, is the warm feeling of serving your community and making it a better place to live for all.

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