The Big news.....

Here it is...

what you all have been waiting for

Last summer Austin got it in his head

that he wanted to do a ride along with the fire dept.

He must have talked to someone somewhere along the line and he was granted permission.

He went on his first ride along

at the beginning of August.

And he just keeps going back

and they let him come whenever he wants.

Funny thing is....

he never really got to ride along

because whenever he went it seemed

they never got any calls

this went on for awhile.....

well a few weeks ago

he went to the fire station after school

to do another ride along

within minutes after he got there t

hey got a call for a

FIRE...

and it was a pretty big Fire (at least for around here)

Austin got to go along

but he had to stay in the truck...

Last week I got a call from Captain Ross

He called to tell us that they had discussed it

with the fire board and the Chief,

and they really felt like Austin had

alot to offer the fire dept.

And they wanted him to be able

to do alot more then just sit in the truck.

 They decided they would like to make Austin

an Honorary Fire Cadet!!!

We kept it a secret so Austin would be surprised

tonight was the big night!

He was presented with his own Helmet

and gloves

and will be receiving his other gear

(shirts, pants, boots etc)

He will go to the fire station and work (volunteer)

on shifts now

and will have responsibilities

to do both in the station

as well as when they are on calls

he is sure super excited

and we are very very proud

THANKS LAKESIDE FIRE DEPT

YOU GUYS ROCK!!