Fireman's 2010

P.O. Box 368 601 Courtney DriveAmite, Louisiana 70422

Phone (985) 748-9067

Fax (985) 748-4370

E-Mail: [email protected]

Serving this area since 1963

We Salute our hometown Fire Fighting professionals

Lee Gray, CPA

Laura Gray White, CPA

Susan Webb, CPA

Beckie Hendry

Angel Major

Amy Dees

L E E G R AYCertified Public Accountant

A special supplement to the Wednesday, October 13, 2010 edition of the Amite Tangi Digest and the Kentwood News Ledger.

Saving Lives . . .

. . . Protecting Property

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kentwood volunteer fire department

KENTWOOD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. Members front row from left are Fire Chief Tommy Simmons, Colton Strickland, Daniel Hilbun, Brianne For-rest, Jessica Venable, Renee Deck, and Allyce Cutrer. Back row from left are Brock Forrest, Jane Wickham, Keith Wickham, Marty Simpson, Randall Love, Russ Tolar, Tim Alford, Fay Marcus, Shannon Sanders, David Marcus, Britt Kazerooni, Paul Fussell and Frank Gehringer.

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roseland volunteer fire department

ROSELAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. Front row from left are Jerry McCoy, Clay Wi-das, and Michael Lambert. Back row from left are Allen Moore, John Pierce, Assistant Chief Tommy Brown, Chad Hickey, and Chris Farrell.

Chief John Pritchett, Jr.


firefighters ~ a personal look

It’s not an easy decision to choose a career path that is fraught with dan-ger and heartache, but for the possi-bility of offering hope, certain brave men and women do.

Every day, firefighters are faced with people losing their possessions, or worse, to the flames; however, the responders meet that possibility head-on every time they go out for a call. They do it all to minimize the loss and suffering and to protect the citizens in their area.

When asked about what he values in his position as a fireman, T. J. Spen-

cer with the Independence Fire De-partment replied, “the great feeling I get after helping someone!”

Mr. Spencer’s path as a firefighter started a couple generations back. Knowing that his grandfather John Polito, Sr. had served as fire chief in the past, T. J. Spencer saw the road to becoming a fireman from a young age.

Although he originally planned to be a military firefighter, Spencer is attached to the Independence com-munity and is very glad to be serving with IFD.

T. J. Spencer - IFDproud to serve

Even though many fire departments have crews and shifts on duty at all times, it takes a lot of hands to re-spond to emergencies. That’s why fire chiefs and professional firefighters will gladly speak their appreciation for the volunteers who assist them at the firehouse and on calls.

On the other hand, volunteers see a working environment that is very demanding, but some may be willing

to step up further. Sandee Mulkey, a volunteer with the Independence Fire Department, is just such a person.

Having just graduated from an EMT basic class, Mulkey has intentions to go through the academy some day in the future and become a member of the firefighting force. Until then, she is glad to come out to the IFD fire-house and work with the crews there as often as she can.

Sandee Mulkey~voluntary service~

Stories by John Howell

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home60100 Westway Dr. • Amite, LA 70422

985-747-9801www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

Owners: Wall & Rosilyn McKneely and Ronnie & Kim Vaughn

This “Saving Lives . . . Protecting Property” 2010 Fire Prevention special edition was made possible by Beverly Delancey, Marcia Sims, Margaret Andrews,

Alissa Cannon, Virgil Howell, Joy Lofton, Amy Miller, and John Howell.

Thank You to our advertisers. And most importantly, THANK YOU to our brave men and women firefighters!

On the cover:Roseland Volunteer Firefighters from left are Clay Widas, Michael Lambert, Chad Hickey, Chris Farrell, and Allen Moore.

AMITE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. From left are Mimi Robertson, Daina McClain, Barry Volkmann, and Richard Cutrer. Not shown are David Wickham, Lawrence Braase and John Houeye.


To all our area Fire Fighters: Thank You...

for all you do to keep our community safe.DRUG STORE

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TANGIPAHOA PARISH FIRE DISTRICT #1 A-SHIFT. Front row from left are Firefighter Michael Dupuy, Chief Bruce Cutrer, Firefighter Ethan Givens, and Firefighter Clay Widas. Back row from left are Firefighter A. J. Pe-titto, Captain Scott Gay, District Chief George Coxen, and Captain Jason Schwebel.

TPFD #1 A-SHIFT DISTRICT CHIEF George Coxen. TPFD #1 CHIEF BRUCE CUTRER.

tangipahoa parish fire district #1 ~ a shift

The Firefighter’s PrayerWhen I am called to duty, God, whenever flames may rage; Give me strength to save some life, whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a little child before it is too late Or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout,

And quickly and efficiently to put the fire out. I want to fill my calling and to give the best in me,

To guard my every neighbor and protect his property. And if, according to my fate, I am to lose my life;

Please bless with your protecting hand my children and my wife.

Author Unknown

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TANGIPAHOA PARISH FIRE DISTRICT #1 B-SHIFT. Front row from left are Firefighter Patrick Dees, Chief Bruce Cu-trer, Firefighter Hunter Perry and Firefighter Josh Mitchell. Back row from left are Captain C. J. Pardue, District Chief J. D. Stevens, Captain Nate Alkazin, and Firefighter Gary Boudreaux.

TPFD #1 B-SHIFT DISTRICT CHIEF J. D. Stevens.

tangipahoa parish fire district #1 ~ b shift

Our endless thanks and support go out to all of our areafirefighters. Thanks for your courage, strength and dedication

when our community needs you most.

Help prevent fires: Hold family fire drills at home!Remember to install smoke detectors and

check them twice a year.

McKneely Funeral Home501 Ave. G • Kentwood • 985-229-5111

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Special Thanks to All Our Volunteer Firemen Simmons

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TANGIPAHOA PARISH FIRE DISTRICT #1 C-SHIFT. Front row from left are Firefighter Dennis Pitts, Chief Bruce Cutrer, Firefighter A. J. Schroeder and Firefighter Sal Arnone. Back row from left are Firefighter Timmy Verberne, Captain Mike Braase, District Chief Tommy Schwebel, and Captain Jason King.

TPFD #1 C-SHIFT DISTRICT CHIEF Tommy Schwebel.

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wilmer volunteer fire department

WILMER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. From left are Barry McDaniel, Cindy Parnell, Chris St. Alexandre, Jack Hilton, Doug Creel, Curtis Jones, Chief Matt Travis, Larry Bankston, Brandon Fairburn, Henry Hookfin, Michael Bankston, Brian Kellem, Angela Milton, Dusty Milton, Bo Lillie and Stephen Bankston.

Good Job, Firefighters!

McDaniel Hauling65099 Oilfield Rd

Kentwood, LA985-335-0581

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213 W. Oak St. • Amite • (985) 748-6849

See usfor good

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Shoes • Dishes • Etc.

Support our Firefighters

B&V Quick StopCorner of Hwy 10 & Hwy 1058

Roseland

748-5351

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Why settle for JUNK...when you can have

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independence fire department

INDEPENDENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT A SHIFT. Shown from left are Pete Gia-malva, Edward Hernandez and Eric Anthony. Not pictured is Jonathan Tallo.

INDEPENDENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT B SHIFT. Shown from left are Jarrett Hughes, Jeremy Baham, Tony Starkey, T.J. Spencer and Volunteer Firefighter Sandee Mulkey.

INDEPENDENCE FIRE DEPARTMENT C SHIFT. Shown from left are David Maurer, Cody Morgan, Keesler Fly and Captain Brady Lee. Not pictured is Jarred Wrinkles.

INDEPENDENCE FIRE DEPART-MENT CHIEF. Shown is Chief

Dennis Crocker.


Cypress Sawmill11467 Seibert Rd • Roseland • 985-747-8401

osyka volunteer fire department

OSYKA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. Kneeling from left are Will Blackwell, Joey Pigott and Johnny Phelps. Second row from left are Angela Terrell, Asst. Chief Susan Terrell, Doug Lawrence, Leah Posey, Delisa Zeigler, Shaun Ebers, Rachel Harrell, Renee Deck, and Luther Terrell. Sitting Chief Gerald Griffith. Members not shown are Dakota Naquin, Dustin Golman, Gary Zeigler, Felder Smith, Donavan Taylor, Shane Pigett, Chris Hutson and Ricky Lee.


Bless our Firefighters!Tangi Pines Nursing Center

709 E. North Place • Amite

985-748-9464

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HUSSER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT. Front row from left are Monette Scott, Rose Constanzi, Susan Husser, Amber Rushing and Bailey Raycraft. Sec-ond row from left are Ted Husser, Julius Scott, Laci Kyzar, Scott Bakle, Anthony Fox, Eric Vernon, Aaron Vernon and David Jenkins. Third row from left are Wilton Devall, William Ferguson, Simon Graziano, Assistant Chief Larry Fox, James Bailey, Joe Clark, Mickey Simpson, Waylon Orgeron, Ryan Bottolfs and Bryan Autin. On the truck step are Ethan Dunn and Chief Dale Vernon.

husser volunteer fire department


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What Is A Firefighter?He is the guy next door – a man’s man, with the memory of a

little boy. He has never gotten over the excitement of engines and sirens and danger. He is a guy like you and me with wants and

worries and unfilled dreams.Yet he stands taller than most of us. He is a firefighter.

He puts it all on the line when the bell rings.A firefighter is, at once, the most fortunate

and the least fortunate of men.He is a man who saves lives because he has seen too much death.

He is a gentle man because he has seen the awesome power of violence out of control. He is responsive to a child’s laughter because his arms

have held too many small bodies that will never laugh again.He is a man who appreciates the simple pleasures of life – a warm bed for bone and muscle, compelled beyond feeling

– the camaraderie of brave men –the divine peace and selfless service of a job well done

in the name of all men.When he marches, it is to honor a fallen comrade.

He doesn’t preach the brotherhood of man. He lives it.

Author Unknown

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