Dear Editor:

I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Midwest City firefighters and police officers.

Sunday, Jan. 12, when the winds were whipping around at 50 mph, my husband and I noticed smoke billowing above the trees in our backyard.  My husband decided to investigate, and found an abandoned structure on fire directly to the south of our acreage.  He immediately called 911.

A police officer arrived within three minutes, and less than two minutes later, three fire engines, from three different stations, showed up and immediately began working to put the fire out.

Within the short time it took the firemen to arrive, the fire had quadrupled in size. This fire could have been catastrophic, much like the one five years ago, which began across the street from us and burned hundreds of acres in Midwest City and Choctaw.

Thanks to the quick response time, this fire was contained and the surrounding neighbors were never in danger. 

These men and women put their lives on the line each time they respond to any emergency, whether it is flooding, fires, tornadoes, ice storms or man-made situations.  I am forever grateful for all they do!

Lisa Davenport,

Midwest City