To the editor:

Endless applause to the firefighters of the Biddeford Fire Department.

Recently a young child’s life was saved because of the brave and courageous actions of two Biddeford firefighters. In my opinion, they both deserve national recognition as heroes.

We also must keep in mind that firefighting, like most other endeavors, is a team effort without which the end results may not be successful in most cases.

Therefore, I salute and praise the entire structure of the Biddeford Fire Department, from its leadership all the way down through its chain of command. Furthermore, I praise the Biddeford mayor and city council for their compassion and wisdom in not denying the fire department the proper funding so that they will always have the most updated and necessary life-saving equipment and emergency personnel to do their jobs successfully, which is saving lives and property. Their mission is to keep us safe from harm.

As a lifelong resident of Biddeford, I can truthfully say I am proud of my hometown. Whenever the chips are down, Biddeford always manages to come through in the clutch.

Phil Gadbois

Biddeford