My crew at the end of my final shift in the Seattle Fire Department. After nearly 28 years as a Career Fire Fighter, my last ‘smoke and fire’ was a cigar shared with some of the finest men I have ever known! I have a deep and abiding sense of gratitude for the hard work, service, trust, camaraderie, and friendship during my time in the finest Fire Department in the country! Thank you all, Fire Fighters, Citizens, Friends, and Family for the care and support I received during the better part of my life. Gratitude!!!