Firefighters “Do not take their calling lightly”

Image: Italy firefighters honored — First Baptist of Italy honored our local firefighters on Sunday.

Italy firefighters honored — First Baptist of Italy honored our local firefighters on Sunday. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Decorations to honor firefighters — Jenna Chambers, Melissa Souder and Clover Stiles decorated First Baptist to honor our local firefighters.

Decorations to honor firefighters — Jenna Chambers, Melissa Souder and Clover Stiles decorated First Baptist to honor our local firefighters. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Chief Chambers spoke — Chief Don Chambers was the speaker for the firefighters on Sunday.

Chief Chambers spoke — Chief Don Chambers was the speaker for the firefighters on Sunday. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Pastor Dabney addressed firefighters — Pastor Ronnie Dabney spoke to the Italy firefighters on Sunday.

Pastor Dabney addressed firefighters — Pastor Ronnie Dabney spoke to the Italy firefighters on Sunday. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Luncheon honoring Italy firefighters — Italy firefighters were given a luncheon in their honor on Sunday.

Luncheon honoring Italy firefighters — Italy firefighters were given a luncheon in their honor on Sunday. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Luncheon honoring Italy firefighters — Fun fire items used for decorations.

Luncheon honoring Italy firefighters — Fun fire items used for decorations. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: First Baptist firefighter luncheon — The First Baptist Church honored the firefighters with a luncheon on Sunday.

First Baptist firefighter luncheon — The First Baptist Church honored the firefighters with a luncheon on Sunday. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Thank you Italy firefighters — Italy firefighters were honored with a lapel pin on Sunday.

Thank you Italy firefighters — Italy firefighters were honored with a lapel pin on Sunday. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Future firefighter — Austin Cate plays with one of the fire trucks at the luncheon.

Future firefighter — Austin Cate plays with one of the fire trucks at the luncheon. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Smiles and good food — Pastor Ronnie Dabney enjoys the luncheon with Kristi Souder and Karen Brummett.

Smiles and good food — Pastor Ronnie Dabney enjoys the luncheon with Kristi Souder and Karen Brummett. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Fallen brothers remembered — September 11, 2001 was remembered on Sunday.

Fallen brothers remembered — September 11, 2001 was remembered on Sunday. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Italy firefighters honored — Decorations were displayed to honor our local firefighters.

Italy firefighters honored — Decorations were displayed to honor our local firefighters. (Anne Sutherland)

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