The Mountain Villas extends our extreme gratitude to the volunteer firefighters within our surrounding communities as they answered the call and came to save one of our buildings that was hit by lightning on the evening of July 21. 

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The Volunteer Fire Departments (15) who responded and worked together to keep us and each other safe include:   

                               Bakersville           Bullskin                      Chestnut Ridge       Confluence          Meyersdale         

                               Mt. Pleasant        New Centerville         Normalville              Ohiopyle               Rockwood                 

                               Saltlick                Seven Springs            Sipesville                 Somerset             Springfield  

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Teachable moments are created when a unique, high-interest situation arises that lends itself to discussion of a particular topic. Most teachable moments come at a time when least expected.  This incident was one of those moments.

Firefighters are the backbone of this country. Volunteer firefighters sacrifice their time, energy, and in some circumstances their life in service to our citizens.   information to chiefs, training officers, and firefighters who serve as professionals not because of a paycheck but because they are committed to saving the lives of others and protecting property from fire and other natural and man-made disasters.

We must remember how essential training is.  All firefighters need to be ready when the call comes in – the public doesn’t ask if you are paid or volunteer when they dial 911.  They expect someone to respond quickly, take care of their problem in a professional and competent way, and be ready with that training to help save property and lives. 

WE ARE GRATEFUL!

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