Dear Editor:
I have high praise for the Jackson Township Fire Department, which has on more than one occasion helped my mother to her feet after a fall. Last week was the latest.
I had a notification from Philips Lifeline at 11:18 p.m., and by 11:40 I was talking to my mom. She was fine and the fire department had already been there and helped her to her feet.
They are an awesome bunch of guys – strong and fit, medically knowledgeable and eager to help. The Chief is Jeff Muszar.
I had a great conversation with career firefighter Mike Kirchberg. He said, “That’s what we’re here for!” He told me that their jurisdiction is comprised of a lot of elderly people, and about 30 percent of their runs are categorized as “lift assists.”
Just FYI, my mom is 95 and insists on living by herself. She cannot live with me as our house has multiple stairs, she uses a walker, and I’m not a spring chicken either. She just does not want to move to assisted living. So, the Jackson Twp. guys are our angels.
Velda Boenitz
Noblesville