The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

To The Eagle:

I offer this three step process to reorganize.

First, get everyone that doesn’t work or volunteer at Fire and EMS services completely out of the decision making process.

Secondly, have only the good folks that do the work, volunteers, etc., in the fire department and EMS services get together and decide how they want to reorganize to accomplish their mission.

Thirdly, have them tell us how they believe it best to reorganize and what they need to get it done. Then give them everything they ask for without debate. Thank them over and over again for what they unselfishly do for us all. Then most importantly, leave them alone to accomplish their work.

Now I believe I am correct when I say some of the pride they should feel and respect they should receive was diminished when a handful of folks made a mountain out of a mole hill because of a few misappropriated gallons of gas a few years back.

I believe now is the time to undo the aforementioned over reaction and support the wonderful men and women of our fire department and EMS services that give so much to the community by giving them the trust and respect they deserve.

Paul Schreiber

Cathlamet