Letter: To the firefighters who saved our home, thank you
To the editor:
As 2018 rapidly comes to an end, it is with a profound sense of gratitude and appreciation that I send this letter of commendation to the Little Compton Fire Department for their …
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Letter: To the firefighters who saved our home, thank you
To the editor:
As 2018 rapidly comes to an end, it is with a profound sense of gratitude and appreciation that I send this letter of commendation to the Little Compton Fire Department for their heroic action on the night of January 18, 2018.
Around midnight, an electrical fire of unknown origin ignited our garage and was rapidly spreading to the main structure. Minutes after receiving the call, firefighters James Vandal, Justin Teixeira, Fred Melnyk, and Sam Hussey arrived and began fighting the fire. Their efforts were directed by Chief Richard Petrin.
To their credit, the blaze was under control in less than an hour. Assisting Little Compton was Tiverton’s Fire Department with Chief Robert Lloyd. The East Bay tanker force was also deployed.
Last Thanksgiving, our family moved back into our home of 44 years. We reflected on the bravery and expertise that these firefighters demonstrated that night. Their long hours of dedication and training were on display and they excelled!
The Little Compton Fire Department is a great team deserving of our praise and respect. Our family sends a heartfelt thank you to all who saved our home.
The Fennessey Family
December 2018
