I would like to thank all of

them for their graciousness but would like to ask for something more from

them.

Peachtree City Fire Department,

as well as many others throughout metro Atlanta, are operating at staffing

levels that are well below the national standards.

Firefighters put themselves

at risk every day. This risk is magnified when there are not enough firefighters

to do our jobs safely and efficiently.

I ask that you take time to

contact your City Council representatives and urge them to add personnel

to the fire department. By increasing staffing we will all be safer.

The loss of life in [New York

City's] FDNY was terrible. The fact that manpower shortages in a fire

department could cause more loss of life is inexcusable. I would like

to ask people to continue showing their appreciation for firefighters

year round and contact their City Council person to voice their concerns

on this very important issue.

Jeff Felmet

Sharpsburg