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Two Westminster Firefighters Recognized for 50 Years of Service

Two Westminster Firefighters Recognized for Fifty Years of Service

Doug Geouge and Fred Plunkert have been active members of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department for half a century and they continue to to serve today.

By Kym Byrnes | Email the author | January 31, 2011

Two Westminster Firefighters Recognized for 50 Years of Service

http://westminster.patch.com/articles/two-westminster-firefighters-recognized-for-fifty-years-of-service

Part of the Firefighters Prayer goes like this: Give me the strength to save some life Whatever be its age. Two firefighters in Westminster have likely said that prayer and many others to make it through 50 years of working to save lives and property. They were honored in a laughter- and memory-filled event covered by Westminster Patch.

http://westminster.patch.com/articles/two-westminster-firefighters-recognized-for-fifty-years-of-service

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Fred Plunkert (left) and Doug Geouge (right) in front of a fire engine that was in service when they volunteered in the 1960's.

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Doug Geouge reminisces about being a firefighter in his younger years.

Fred Plunkert recalls fires vividly, recounting details likes names and addresses.

The Fire Museum at the John Street Quarters has several restored antique pieces of apparatus as well as display cases of other memorabilia.

Doug Geouge (left) and Fred Plunkert (right) recall riding on the engines that are now considered antiques in the John Street Quarters museum.

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The Firefighter's PrayerWhen I am called to duty, God
whenever flames may rage,Give me the strength to save some lifeWhatever be its age.Help me to embrace a little childBefore it is too late,Or some older person  fromthe horror of that fate.Enable me to be alertAnd hear the weakest shout,And quickly and efficientlyto put the fire out.I want to fill my calling  and give the best in me…To guard my every neighborAnd protect their property.And if according to Your willI have to lose my life,Please bless with Your protecting handMy children and my wife.
--author unknown

Fred Plunkert and Doug Geouge have likely said this prayer, or one like it, too many times to count in their fire fighting careers. Both gentlemen have been members of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department for 50 years... http://westminster.patch.com/articles/two-westminster-firefighters-recognized-for-fifty-years-of-service

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