March 6 – “Kudos to GFD …”

Chris just discovered this letter to the editor well-buried in today’s Galveston Daily News.  Gotta do my part in getting things like this out in the open.  

“Kudos to GFD for a job well done

            We recently held Fire Safety Training classes for our team members and would like to publicly thank the Galveston Fire Department for their professionalism and support throughout this process: Fire Marshall Gilbert Robinson, inspectors Mike Varela, Sr. and Herman Hilton, and administrative assistant Nora Garcia, along with the fire truck team, who coordinated the training.  We appreciate their efficient planning of the program as well as the knowledge and expertise they shared with our team members on the importance of fire safety.

            They planned a program that included lectures, training videos, and testing of the material learned.  They even created a controlled setting fire which allowed our team members to actually use a fire extinguisher on a real fire.  This hands on experience was very valuable and created a unique learning opportunity.

            Galveston is really blessed to have such a proactive and professional fire department.  Thanks to the GFD team for all you do for our community.”

Theresa Elliott

General Manager of Casa del Mar Beachfront Suites

Galveston

Thanks for the words of encouragement to the fire department family.  Wish this could have been on the front page where it belongs.

Proverbs 18:10 says, “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

Father, thank you for the tower of protection you have given us in your name.  And under the awesomeness of that tower, thank you for the safety and protection we have through our Galveston Fire Department.  Give them strength and energy as they carry out their tasks every day.  Amen.