Thank you, Orcas Fire and Rescue | Letter

Published 2:45 pm Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Thank you to the Orcas Island firefighters, emergency personnel and all who supported them on the early morning of July 19. One of our buildings was the other fire that night. Our fire was called in shortly after the call for the fire at The Artworks and units were dispatched to us immediately. Their quick response controlled and extinguished our fire before it spread into overhanging trees and became a much more dangerous situation.

Because of the suspicious nature of the fire, volunteers stayed on sight far beyond the time it took to extinguish it and be sure it wouldn’t reignite. Many put in long hours that took them away from family, jobs and sleep.

We on Orcas are very fortunate to have so many fellow islanders who volunteer selflessly to keep the rest of us safe.

Thank you all.

Jim and Betsy Nelson

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