Letter: Grateful for firefighters

A vehicle burns in the backyard of a home at 154 Weeks Road in Manorville after a major brush fire broke out. Firefighters were able to stop the blaze from reaching the home. (April 17, 2012) Credit: James Carbone
We owe a debt of gratitude to the brave men and women of the Long Island fire departments ["Fire fears," News, April 18]. These selfless people save the lives and property of others while putting themselves in harm's way.
They came from every town to aid in putting out the brush fires.