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size. They think that possibly there can be ways suggested1 that' will give the volunteer fire-light* era assurance that the county as a whole is firmly approving of their work and that any backing needed will be given.
A suggestion offered has been that the people of the county will co-operate in pledging their support annually. The people could consider themselves members of the fire cohapany, with annual dues—an amount set by each man according to what he felt he was able to contribute to the fire pro-*” tection of his own property and that of his neighbor.
Another suggestion is that if there were more co-operation between the two fire-fighting organizations of the county, that of Washington and that of Sperryville, possibly a more efficient organization could be of service to more people in the county.
These men of the volunteer fire companies are public spirited and show their willingness to be of service to the community. They receive no pay and in many cases they have had to assume the expenses as well.
Most of us are all too glad to contribute to the fire company after they have just finished saving some building: on our place, but that could be like “locking the barn after the hone is stolen.”
This support of the fire company is fire insurance. No one can carry insurance to completely cover fire loss, but by supporting a good fire company we can carry insurance to protect us from the small losses incurred before the fire company gets there to stop the fire.
Every citizen of the county should give the volunteer fire companies a blanket pledge: “I’m with you. Call on me, and I promise to help in any iway I can to th best of my ability.” That’s the equivalent to the promise volunteer firemen give to home-owners of the county.
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