A reflection on 34 years as a firefighter (part 1)

This message comes from John Tobin:

How does the song go… “Reflections of my life.” Well, these pictures are a reflection of time and how it has moved on. Through all those years, it was quite a ride, and after 34 years, I can’t believe it’s over! I made many friends, some enemies, and pretty much did what I set out to do in 1979 when I was hired by the EFD (Elgin Fire Department).

I said more than once… “One day I rolled under a rig that needed fixing, and when I rolled out, my first wife had left me, the kids were grown, and I was an old man.” There's a lesson there. Some people have changed their colors so many times over the years that they become someone completely different. I never thought I was anything special, but I had a special job, and I was very fortunate to have it.

There’s a saying, “Don’t confuse me with the facts.” When that became a reality, rather than just a joke, I knew my time was coming to an end. So if you will, take a moment to look at the pictures and see if any of them will take you on a journey. It’s time for the next chapter in my life, and the EFD will do just fine without me.

As the French say… C’est la vie.

Reflections of 34 years as a firefighter.

John Tobin collection

Reflections of 34 years as a firefighter.

John Tobin collection

Reflections of 34 years as a firefighter.

John Tobin collection

Reflections of 34 years as a firefighter.

John Tobin collection

Reflections of 34 years as a firefighter.

John Tobin collection

Reflections of 34 years as a firefighter.

John Tobin collection

Reflections of 34 years as a firefighter.

John Tobin collection

Reflections of 34 years as a firefighter.

John Tobin collection

Reflections of 34 years as a firefighter.

John Tobin collection

Reflections of 34 years as a firefighter.

John Tobin collection

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