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"1 have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a firefighter The position may, in <br /> the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one;but we who know the work which the firefighter <br /> has to do believe that his is a noble calling. There is an adage which says that, `Nothing can be <br /> destroyed except by fire.' We strive to preserve from destruction the wealth of the world which <br /> is the product of the industry of men, necessary for the comfort of both the rich and the poor. <br /> "We are defenders from fires of the art which has beautified the world, the product of the <br /> genius of men and the means of refinement of mankind. (But, above all, our proudest endeav- <br /> or is to save lives of men-the work of God Himself. Under the impulse of such thoughts, the <br /> nobility of the occupation thrills us and stimulates us to deeds of daring, even at the supreme <br /> sacrifice. Such considerations may not strike the average mind, but they are sufficient to fill to <br /> the limit our ambition in life and to make us serve the general purpose of human society." <br /> -- Chief Edward F. Croker, FDNY, circa 1910 <br /> &A RIV <br /> s <br /> DES GO <br /> RJR DEPAR-114 - •• - <br />