We dedicate this page "to those who pledged it all and lost..." while in service to Chillicothe Fire Department
We remember a time when our department was complete. Now there are two holes which can never be filled. These holes were left by Firefighter / Paramedic David Mosher and Engineer / EMT Marcus Carr who were taken from us.
Firefighter Carr and Firefighter Mosher were killed when a tractor-trailer truck veered into their lane and struck their ambulance head on. The two were enroute to the hospital with a patient who also died in the crash. The ambulance was running with lights and sirens at the time of the accident. The truck driver was critically injured.
Our city council approved an action to retire the badges of these two fallen firefighters. Mosher's badge number was 311. Carr's badge number was 308. The resolution states the badges and numbers will be retired "in order to show honor and respect" to the "outstanding" employees. Framed resolutions were presented to the families and are also on display at the fire station.
We miss you guys...
Firefighter Carr and Firefighter Mosher were killed when a tractor-trailer truck veered into their lane and struck their ambulance head on. The two were enroute to the hospital with a patient who also died in the crash. The ambulance was running with lights and sirens at the time of the accident. The truck driver was critically injured.
Our city council approved an action to retire the badges of these two fallen firefighters. Mosher's badge number was 311. Carr's badge number was 308. The resolution states the badges and numbers will be retired "in order to show honor and respect" to the "outstanding" employees. Framed resolutions were presented to the families and are also on display at the fire station.
We miss you guys...
THE FIREFIGHTERS PRAYER
When I'm called to duty
God
wherever flames may
rage
give me strength to save a
life
whatever be its age
Help me to embrace a
little child
before it is too late
or save an older person
from
the horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert
to hear the weakest shout
and quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
to give the best in me
to guard my neighbor and
protect his property
And if according to your
will
I have to lose my life
bless with your protecting
hand
my children and my wife.
When I'm called to duty
God
wherever flames may
rage
give me strength to save a
life
whatever be its age
Help me to embrace a
little child
before it is too late
or save an older person
from
the horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert
to hear the weakest shout
and quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
to give the best in me
to guard my neighbor and
protect his property
And if according to your
will
I have to lose my life
bless with your protecting
hand
my children and my wife.
