A Young Boys Dream

When I was a small boy my grade one class went to this old Fire Station 5 at Willingdon and Hastings. A firefighter slid down pole and all the kids were amazed. We got to try the giant rubber boots on and spray a hose. I told myself I want to do that job when I grow up!. Well 20 years later I got the job and this station was my very first posting. I always loved sliding down the pole for the kids. And many times and told them the story. I always wonder how many Burnaby kids followed my dream .We eventually moved to the new Station 5 at Carleton and Hastings where I spent some time as a Captain.
​Always try to be a role model for children, they may follow the dreams that you create for them.