A timely story for such a time as this……
This is a heart warming story for us all, especially if you were or are are a fireman or had a family member serve! I was blessed to serve in the Osceola, Indiana Fire Dept, in the mid 80’s, My Dad, Wally and Grandpa Chris served at the Windom, Minnesota Fire Dept.
North Jersey.com
LITTLE FALLS, N.J. — Though hardly official, Vincent Dransfield proudly claims he’s the nation’s oldest active firefighter.
The township resident could be right. He’s been keeping a close watch on the competition. “This guy in Arkansas had me by three years, but he died two years ago,” said Dransfield.
LITTLE FALLS, NJ (PIX11) – Vincent Dransfield lives life on his own terms, and that’s not something many 108-year-olds can say. He leased a car two years ago and is still driving — in more ways than one.
“I’m still driving everybody crazy,” Dransfield joked. When asked what type of car he drives, he responded by saying “four wheels.”
He’s still sharp and quick-witted.
108-year-old man is oldest firefighter at New Jersey volunteer fire department
You Gotta watch this! Reminds me of when my Daddy served! I almost went into the basement during a house fire in Osceola! I was lead man on the hose going into the house, I got in and it was just a few seconds and the floor gave way, the basement was full of water, I started to fall in, but my buddy Scott Eash had my back! Scottie help me up and got me out of the house!
