Christopher  Ewing

Published in 9-1-1 Magazine...Finally :) by Christopher  Ewing

Posted on December 16, 2009

Almost two years ago I had sent some photos of a fire my fire dept had fought in Jan of 2008. After much patience, two of the shots from that night have finally been published! :)
The magazine doesnt put out monthly issues, instead they put three months into one issue.
The editor finally sent me a copy of the magazine. So I had to scan the page because they dont have the photos on their website.

This is what was written in the magazine…..

Tennesse Blaze
Volunteer firefighters in Townsend (TN) fought a challenging fire in a historical building and former restaurant at 8:30pmon Jan 23,2008. The volunteers arrived within ten minutes of the first call, and found smoke and flames showing from the second floor.

Just as fire crews got first water on the fire, within 3-5 minutes, the fire swept throughout the building and the entire structure was engulfed. Townsend VFD Chief Don Stallions reported he has never seen a building go up so fast. Crews fought the fire throughtout the night.
Christopher Ewing

One of the shots is on the bubble my volunteer job

It’s been a long time waiting, but as they say, good things come to those who wait? lol
Im just elated about this, and I cant wait to show the fire dept the magazine :)

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    I remember those photos! They are awesome. Excellen

  • Christopher E...:

    thanks helen!! heck it took em long enough to get em published, but the magazine isnt a thick one like People mag or something like that
    Im just glad it Finally happened! lol

  • LeviMoore

    LeviMoore

    Hey, that’s so awesome.
    Congratulations!!!

  • Christopher E...:

    thanks levi!! was wondering if it would ever happen, guy contacted me a few months ago to let me know he Finally found a place to put them in there..basically got a page :):) with two shots..ill take it!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    WOW! congratulations my friend ! so glad these great pics got the exposure they deserve – finally! and bet your buddies will be over the moon too
    cheering from scotland!
    maggie
    :)

  • Christopher E...:

    yea wish i wasnt working thursday night so i could go to the firehall!! lol
    ill be taking the book with me tomorrow at work tho :)
    thanks so much maggie :):)

  • loramae

    loramae

    Awwww Chris…I am so proud for you…you are right, good things come to those who wait…and some things are worth waiting for ;O) Congratulations!!!

  • Christopher E...:

    thanks so much loramae!! was wondering if this would ever happen.lol

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Congrats Christopher, patience is indeed difficult to maintain while waiting on something like this! Dee

  • Christopher E...:

    thanks dee…yes it is difficult and it doesnt help when you’re not really a patient person when it comes to things like this….lol

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    Good work, Christopher! Great shots (I do remember that entitled my volunteer job and thinking how brave a person must be to fight fires) and well-deserved publication!

  • Ruth Palmer

    Ruth Palmer

    Congratulations Christpoher, that’s wonderful! Better late than never!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    congrats,,,,,,

  • Adam Bykowski

    Adam Bykowski

    That’s a long wait, but nice to see you finally got to see them in the magazine. Nice job Chris.

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Congratulations on publication Chris! Those shots are amazing!

  • Ellen van Deelen

    Ellen van Deelen

    Congrats Chris!!

  • Lisa G. Putman

    Lisa G. Putman

    Awesome, Chris! Congratulations!

  • AngelPhotozzz

    AngelPhotozzz

    Right on..congrats Chris!!

  • Kathleen Stephens

    Kathleen Stephens

    Congratulations, Chris! Great photos. Im glad they finally came through for you.

  • Anthony Pierce

    Anthony Pierce

    What a great early Christmas present!

  • Heather  Waller-Rivet  IPA

    Heather Walle...

    congrats and wow awsome shots

  • ear-ear

    ear-ear

    Congrats Chris..fantastic captures and well deserved credit for your patience..it is indeed a virtue..Bravo.xxxxxxxxx

  • Darren Stones

    Darren Stones

    Excellent! Congratulations, Christopher. The shots look great.
    What’s the answer to 4 across in the crossword? :)

  • Molly  Kinsey

    Molly Kinsey

    Congrats Chris! Well deserved!

  • Kevin Skinner

    Kevin Skinner

    Gez, I remember when I first saw these! Was it nearly two years ago! I know, besides the point. Well done, my friend. Good recognition and great to hear :-)

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    congrats

  • joan warburton

    joan warburton

    Congratulations! They’re fantastic photos!

  • dc witmer

    dc witmer

    dude, it took almost 2 years to put out that fire? next time use bigger buckets…..hehe congrats Chris, you make us locals proud :)

  • Sheryl Kasper

    Sheryl Kasper

    Way to go Christopher. Congratulations. Happy Holidays too. :)

  • Charlotte D. Ottilo

    Charlotte D. O...

    I do believe I remember these shots Christopher! Congrats on such a wonderful accomplishment! You should be proud Chris.. ; )

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    Well CONGRATULATIONS.. it is about time they did it.. Great shots.. I remember them.. :))

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Better late than never. Congrats.

  • MountainHawk

    MountainHawk

    Nice shots brother. Always nice to get some recognition…even if it is later.

  • Dawn B Davies-McIninch

    Dawn B Davies-...

    many many congrats, wonderful news to hear, well done,dawnx

  • Denzil

    Denzil

    You must be so pleased!!! They were fantastic shots, I remember them well. Congratualtions on being published ‘in the mainstream’, your buddies will be so proud of and for you!

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