Inside today’s edition of The Demopolis Times you will find an insert dedicated to fire safety and the men and women who serve our communities in fire protection.

It takes a special kind of person to run toward what so many others are running away from. That’s what fire fighters do day in and day out.

The Demopolis Fire Department spent part of the day yesterday at the civic center with school children teaching them about fire safety.

The Linden fire department will hold a parade today with that same goal.

We are grateful to these people, the ones who dedicate their lives to saving others. We thank you for your dedication and we appreciate your families’ understanding of the career path and sacrifices you make.