I've been training to become a volunteer firefighter with our local Gold Ridge Fire Department since the beginning of March. On Saturday we slowly burnt a house to the ground to learn about fire behavior and use our small but growing set of firefighting skills at a house that was donated for demolition on nearby Burnside Rd. (how appropriate is that!) What a great day it was. We were surrounded by firefighters with a broad range of skills and experience who were all more than generous in their willingness to transfer their knowledge and united in their excitement about what we were all doing. I've still got about 2 months of Saturdays before I can go on a call, and I can't wait!
