Instructors, students deserve thanks, kudos

I would like to thank the city of Sandpoint Fire Department and the Sagle Fire Department for putting on the 2009 Sandpoint/Sagle Fire Academy. Both Sagle Chief Rob Goodyear and Sandpoint Fire Chief Robert Tyler spent an extensive amount of time putting on this 120-hour class.

I also would like to extend my gratitude to all of the instructors who helped teach and further educated all of the firefighters. All of the firefighters who went through this academy have gained knowledge and skills that will assist them in providing better service to the communities in which they serve.

Thank you to all of the students who devoted their time to better their knowledge and skills in firefighting. Please accept my sincere congratulations to al of you.

JOCK T. JOHNSON,

Chief, Paradise Valley

Fire Department

Bonners Ferry